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08-22-2011, 03:11 AM
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: md.
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I am trying to learn about this FW I was lucky to get. Mine has a fancy scroll front plate. Do they all have this? How can I find out how old this machine is? You all are so helpful...I appreciate any info I can get.
08-22-2011, 03:20 AM
#2
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Location: Thumb of Michigan
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To start,go to the "vintage sewing machine shop" on this board, plz note there are several of them, the oe with 1500+ pgs is main, then there ois the photo shop, parts shop, and project shop. It is awealthof knowleedge, links and help!
08-22-2011, 03:20 AM
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: upstate rural NY
Posts: 165
Go to mySINGERstory.com
Put in the serial number and Singer will tell you the year.
You can also tell your story and it registers you to win the new 160th anniversary model.
They also give you a certificate to print.
I have the 301a (big sister to the FW)
101 (first electric model)
1590 (electric after the treadle)
Plus two modern Singers, the Fashion mate and the 150th anniversary model.
HAVE FUN!
Put in the serial number and Singer will tell you the year.
You can also tell your story and it registers you to win the new 160th anniversary model.
They also give you a certificate to print.
I have the 301a (big sister to the FW)
101 (first electric model)
1590 (electric after the treadle)
Plus two modern Singers, the Fashion mate and the 150th anniversary model.
HAVE FUN!
08-22-2011, 04:17 AM
#6
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,991
Only the older Featherweights have the scroll plate. About 1950 or so, Singer started using the striated face (striped) faceplate as it was cheaper to produce. The last Featherweights (white or tan ones) had no face plate at all. If you read up on the history of Featherweights, you will discover other small differences as well (style of accessory tray, case, placement of light switch etc.)All of this makes for great reading if you are in love with the machine.
08-23-2011, 11:53 AM
#7
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Atlanta, Ga
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Originally Posted by joym
I am trying to learn about this FW I was lucky to get. Mine has a fancy scroll front plate. Do they all have this? How can I find out how old this machine is? You all are so helpful...I appreciate any info I can get.
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