I really have the itch to find myself a Featherweight.
But I'm picky. And not in a particular hurry.
I think I'm going to hold out for a 1961, the year that I was born.
So far I have not found one from 1961, and I suppose that is good, because I might be tempted to pay too much for it.
Ultimately, I think I'd like to find one that is mechanically very sound but cosmetically needs a clean up.
Initially I thought I'd go for white, which I prefer over a black,
but I'm seeing some of these machines are being painted and they are ADORABLE.
I am well aware that altering the machine GREATLY decreases it's value (as it should).
I imagine that I would hang onto this machine forever, so I'm not worried about that.
Have you actually painted a Featherweight?
How simple or difficult it is to do?
I'm thinking of having a man who I know paints cars do it for me.
Will have to check with him to see what he will charge me.
Check out this site (I just love the polka dot paint job!):
http://www.roxannequilts.com/featherweights.html
Thoughts?