Old 01-16-2012, 05:14 PM
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Mizkaki
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Originally Posted by BoJangles View Post
Yes, there are reproduction treadles, but there really isn't a reproduction Featherweight that 'looks' like a featherweight. The repro treadles were made to look like a clone of an original treadle, but they are made in China (I think) so the decals are a little gaudy/over the top looking. They are pretty easy to spot; and, they are not made with the workmanship/quality of the original. The repro featherweight is actually a little white plastic modern machine that Singer calls the Featherweight, but it looks nothing like the original nor is it the quality of the original featherweight.

Nancy
Nancy,

The repro featherweight looks just like a Singer black Featherweight. They are branded AlphaSew. Go to http://www.allbrands.com and search for featherweight. It has been many years since I worked on one of these repros. I not sure I remember correctly, but I think it has a class 15 hook and bobbin arrangement. Sews OK, but for $499.00 , I'll take an original any day.

Cathy
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