Originally Posted by cmilton
Excuse my ignorance. How do you know if it is a real featherweight?
Just by the actual weight? serial number , etc?
Featherweights are very distinctive looking. Very small machine, the front of the bed tilts up for it to fit in a black case that is shaped sort of like an old fashioned ladies makeup kit suitcase. Just go to eBay and put in Singer 221 Featherweight, and look at them. Easy to identify once you see one.
Or easier, go to the Featherweight Club thread on this board...tons of pics of members' FWs.