Originally Posted by
Maureen
Can someone direct me to the page about cleaning and oiling my Featherweight. I just got it today and it smells terrible, especially the case. It runs well and quietly but it needs cleaning and maybe a new belt. The cord and footpedal are very good.
Hi Maureen!! Good for you to get a Featherweight!! They are such fun. Cleaning them is just like any other older Singer...there are some good tutorials on here, just search for them. There are also several places to get the 221 manual free online to download and print out. The manual shows all the oiling places. It's not hard at all!! You can do it. Put your case in the sunshine with some used dryer sheets inside (open)...the smell comes from the glue they used in the case. It will go away, but it takes some time.