Originally Posted by
Onebyone
The 'white' or really celery green color ones were made in Canada I believe in the 60's. They have a smaller fold down table than the black ones. Has a different light bulb fitting and a different inside belt too that I was told if it breaks game over. It's nice to have one but I would suggest to get a black one if you plan on sewing with it a lot.
This is what I heard too. The solid state motor on certain models cannot be replaced. I understand some may even have been made in the United Kingdom.
I use my black Featherweight constantly. Out of all 3 if my machines, the Featherweight has the nicest stitch. My Sew and Vac had a quick sale for an elderly man that was liquidating his late wife's machines. $300 but came serviced and with a new pedal.