Originally Posted by
kch1983
You were fortunate! That's the one thing that's making me hesitate - the lack of cabinet. I've sewn on plenty of machines on table tops so I know it's not that huge a deal. Or is it?
Another thing, would the extra cost of the 222 be worth it to you?
I was going to buy the machine even without the table. My friend who went with me to pick it up (she was more familiar with them than me) had 2 tables and gave me one - yahoo! I really like having my machines flush with the work surface, just my preference.
As for the 222, the prices for those in the states is plain crazy. I would love one, but I will not pay the price. Canada prices for Singers seem more reasonable than the US, also there are alot more 222 to the north.
Just one more thing, I found the Featherweight to be a major gateway drug to vintage machines:-) Between picking up my FW on April 4th through to July 2nd this year, I have gotten 6 more singers. I was just out of control, and I am still checking sale ads almost daily. It is inexplicable, but the urge is still there. LOL