FEATHER WEIGHT SINGER
#24
You should use it and see if you don't fall in love with it. They are hard working little machines that are dependable, easy to maintain and love to go with you ! Went to a quilt retreat last weekend and our table of 5 was all featherweights and there were a couple scattered around the room. We all have bigger, newer machines at home but our little featherweights go with us to retreats. And if for some reason you do not fall in love with her you will not have any trouble finding a home for her. I have 2 and love them both. I bought the 1st from eBay and then a cousin gave me her mother's machine and the card table that goes with it.
#26
I have 3! A 221 and two 222K's. They have the freearm. As far as "only sewing a straight stitch", I have found that usually I only sew a straight stitch. And I sew clothing as well as quilty things. I have the latest and greatest Janome 11000 in my sewing room and a lovely Babylock serger. I tend to sew on my Singer 301 and my Featherweights. They are trouble free, easy to maintain, all metal so they won't wear out, and great to tote around. I have one at the trailer most times because space there is limited. I would think very long and hard about selling a little gem like a Featherweight. I won't part with mine, and expect that they'll outlast my modern computerized machines, which I likely will not replace.
#27
Originally Posted by quilt addict
All the above comments. I really like mine to take to classes and sew ins. I never have any problem as some of the newer computer machines seem to not like to travel as well.
JLM is correct that you can do a ton of neat things with the attachments. I don't have one but I even hear that there is a zig zag attachment.
I sewed on mine for 6 hours straight on Saturday guild sew-in with no problems other then having to refill bobbins.
If you decide to sell it, you will not have a problem finding a buyer.
JLM is correct that you can do a ton of neat things with the attachments. I don't have one but I even hear that there is a zig zag attachment.
I sewed on mine for 6 hours straight on Saturday guild sew-in with no problems other then having to refill bobbins.
If you decide to sell it, you will not have a problem finding a buyer.
#28
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: North Central Texas
Posts: 378
I have one....and since I got it last Christmas, my other machines are just sitting. I absolutely love, love, love mine. The computerized machines are nice, but nothing can beat this little workhorse for straight stitching. I think if you sell yours, you will, in time, regret that decision. Since it is so small, set her up and piece a top in her...then decide if you want to part company....I think after using her, you will see the value and fall in love like all the rest of us FW lovers have.
#29
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: from Illinois but living in Ft. Myers,Florida
Posts: 158
Dont sell it!! I am trying to find one for sale around me!! Actually I bought my daughter one to take to college but she never has used it so--i was thinking of "borrowing" it back for awile!!Maybe she will forget i have it!
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