featherweight owners weigh in please
07-08-2011, 01:49 PM
#41
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Originally Posted by Wonnie
This is what I'm told, but I don't know so you'll have to check it out, but the ones not made in the United States of America need a different power supply to use here. Does anyone know if this is true or not?
The reason the little freearms aren't so plenty in the United States is because at the time they were being produced, the zigzag came into being and was the hot item. A little Feathweight with a freearm, at the price they were selling just wasn't as appealing and wasn't marketed in the States. It's a lot easier to find them up here in Canada. And they're terrific for doll clothing, kids clothing and mending in awkward places...I really like mine.
07-08-2011, 02:15 PM
#43
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Originally Posted by Nona
the 66 an 99 are not featherweights. They are what has been called 3/4 size machines. I have two 99's and they sew wonderfully, but are certainly not a featherweight. My original 99 I bought in Waco TX for $25.00 in 1972. I bought my second 99 off of ebay for $29.00 plus shipping last year. Both are great.
I just got my very first FW, black, 1957, from an antique mall here in town, and paid $250. She's in pretty good condition, the case is real good, it has the tray and some bobbins, but no extra attachments. I looked online for a few months and had decided not to get one. Then I found her....walked away, came back, walked away....then I couldn't stand to leave her, so went and picked her up. :-)
07-08-2011, 02:53 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by kwilter
I went crazy a year or so ago and I now own 3 FWs. I plan to keep one and sell the other two as I do not use them at all (I prefer my 301). But I DO think they are the cutest things ever! They all have boxes (in used condition), too, and I just don't have enough room to store them all. Probably will offer two of them for reasonable amounts to board members in the not too distant future.
07-08-2011, 05:02 PM
#47
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I had a 1957 FW that cost $125.00 new at that time with attachments including a buttonholer. My DH gave it away without my knowledge because he didn't think I was using it anymore. It has cost him plenty. I bought 1951 for $300.00. Plus other brands of machines. Needless to say he doesn't even look in the sewing room anymore.
07-09-2011, 03:19 AM
#48
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I just got two,a black 221 that is missing the power cord and foot control and a white model tHat is missing the fold down table. Can anyone help me with the name of A supplier for these missing items?
07-09-2011, 04:00 AM
#49
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Here's a place to start you off. http://www.221parts.com/
There are many online shops if you google Featherweight parts.
Good luck.
Annie
There are many online shops if you google Featherweight parts.
Good luck.
Annie
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