My Bargain $125 Featherweight
This is the Featherweight that I found on CL for $125. I was really surprised that it was still available when I called because I noticed that it was listed the day before. The two older ladies, age 74 which is my age, didn't know anything about the machine how it worked or its history. From the looks of it I don't think it has been used very much as the decals are in near perfect condition. I have two questions. 1. Is the pedal an original that Singer made before the bakelight pedals? 2. What is the powdery stuff on the cord, is it a problem if I leave it, or should I have it rewired. The case has a slight musty smell but otherwise is in fairly nice condition. Does anyone know how to get the musty smell out. I have been on the net and there seems to be many ideas but I was wondering if anyone here has actually had experience with removing the musty smell.