featherweight # 2
#11
I don't think because Singer is calling this machine a featherweight necessarily means it is of the quality of the antique ones everybody pays big bucks for. I saw it on ebay as well and thought that it was just another cheap Singer machine that they decided to name featherweight. Its looks plastic, not metal. There are plenty of lightweight machines out there that weigh less than 12 lbs. This one is not the same as the black or white ones from the 1930's to 1964.
I would pass on it and pick up a cheap Brother machine for classes.
I think there are 12 bids because people are thinking it will be of the same quality and as collectible as the others.
I would pass on it and pick up a cheap Brother machine for classes.
I think there are 12 bids because people are thinking it will be of the same quality and as collectible as the others.
#12
Originally Posted by redturtle
ok so scratch the first one...i did see a 301...but i think i like the looks of the 221 sooo much better...kinda classy...i luv it in black but does this white one sound ok? TIA
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...13#description
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...13#description
#13
ok...guess i will pass on the white ones...
i kinda like the looks of the black ones better anyway...
i didnt even think about craigslist...duh!
i will def keep my eye open...there are a ton of 221 listed on ebay...so might be posting another couple links...
i kinda like the looks of the black ones better anyway...
i didnt even think about craigslist...duh!
i will def keep my eye open...there are a ton of 221 listed on ebay...so might be posting another couple links...
#14
Originally Posted by redturtle
ok...guess i will pass on the white ones...
i kinda like the looks of the black ones better anyway...
i didnt even think about craigslist...duh!
i will def keep my eye open...there are a ton of 221 listed on ebay...so might be posting another couple links...
i kinda like the looks of the black ones better anyway...
i didnt even think about craigslist...duh!
i will def keep my eye open...there are a ton of 221 listed on ebay...so might be posting another couple links...
#15
Originally Posted by redturtle
ok...guess i will pass on the white ones...
i kinda like the looks of the black ones better anyway...
i didnt even think about craigslist...duh!
i will def keep my eye open...there are a ton of 221 listed on ebay...so might be posting another couple links...
i kinda like the looks of the black ones better anyway...
i didnt even think about craigslist...duh!
i will def keep my eye open...there are a ton of 221 listed on ebay...so might be posting another couple links...
Hope you find one. They are sweet little machines that run & run & run. I've had my 1947 model since I was 12 years old. Which means it was already 26 when I got it, 65 now. It still runs just as good as the day I got it, and probably the day it came off the factory line. I love using mine for quilting classes. Easy to lug around, doesn't take up too much room on already crowded classroom tables. And it gets oohs & aahs. :)
#16
ok heres a third auction...TIA
can you tell im excited...lol
i cant see any reason noone has bid on it yet...what do you see?
also...is it still considered a featherweight if it weighs 19# in the case...because if thats the case then might just as well haul my machine around with me to a class or two...it weighs 21# lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
can you tell im excited...lol
i cant see any reason noone has bid on it yet...what do you see?
also...is it still considered a featherweight if it weighs 19# in the case...because if thats the case then might just as well haul my machine around with me to a class or two...it weighs 21# lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
#17
If you are looking for a nice little lightweight machine, try the Kenmore mini ultra 3/4 machine, made by Jenome, I read. It is a cute little machine and easy to use....and carry. They can be gotten very reasonably.
#18
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Originally Posted by redturtle
ok heres a third auction...TIA
can you tell im excited...lol
i cant see any reason noone has bid on it yet...what do you see?
also...is it still considered a featherweight if it weighs 19# in the case...because if thats the case then might just as well haul my machine around with me to a class or two...it weighs 21# lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
can you tell im excited...lol
i cant see any reason noone has bid on it yet...what do you see?
also...is it still considered a featherweight if it weighs 19# in the case...because if thats the case then might just as well haul my machine around with me to a class or two...it weighs 21# lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
But the 19 pound description confuses me. They don't weigh that much. But it IS a FW. hmmmm................
#19
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,061
Take the same amount of money and purchase a used small machine with metal parts. Those new cheapies usually cause lots of headaches. If you can find a Featherweight (maybe with some scratches or damage to the decals so it looks a little rough) you would certainly have a much better machine. There is also a Elna Grasshopper which is a light machine and it sews wonderfully, but the case is heavy. Be careful that you get an actual grasshopper as sometimes they label a larger model as a grasshopper and they are heavy. I have several small machines that I purchased off E-bay and any of those would be suitable for classes and I didn't pay a lot for any of them.
#20
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Originally Posted by redturtle
ok heres a third auction...TIA
can you tell im excited...lol
i cant see any reason noone has bid on it yet...what do you see?
also...is it still considered a featherweight if it weighs 19# in the case...because if thats the case then might just as well haul my machine around with me to a class or two...it weighs 21# lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
can you tell im excited...lol
i cant see any reason noone has bid on it yet...what do you see?
also...is it still considered a featherweight if it weighs 19# in the case...because if thats the case then might just as well haul my machine around with me to a class or two...it weighs 21# lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
But the 19 pound description confuses me. They don't weigh that much. But it IS a FW. hmmmm................
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