I've joined the FW club!
11-27-2010, 09:05 AM
#51
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 701
Awww, aren't they just the cutest little workhorses?
Welcome to the FW club. If you've never sewn on one you are in for a treat and will now understand what all the fuss is about.
Have fun and congrats!
Welcome to the FW club. If you've never sewn on one you are in for a treat and will now understand what all the fuss is about.
Have fun and congrats!
11-27-2010, 10:14 AM
#52
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
I just might .But what is special about them :?:[/quote]
The FW sews a beautiful stitch,easy to maintain, just clean all the lint out and oil where the manual says and it'll run forever. They weigh 11.1 pounds out of the case, a very
compact machine and sews as well as the larger old Singer machines. I forgot to mention its a nice quiet machine too.
I sewed a corduroy shirt jacket with my FW, I was amazed and pleasantly suprised. Here's the jacket(I was much larger back then). http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719rygnnj
I have pieced many quilts with my FW and when you have the FW card table that the machine fits into, you've got a
nice flat surface for your machine.
The FW sews a beautiful stitch,easy to maintain, just clean all the lint out and oil where the manual says and it'll run forever. They weigh 11.1 pounds out of the case, a very
compact machine and sews as well as the larger old Singer machines. I forgot to mention its a nice quiet machine too.
I sewed a corduroy shirt jacket with my FW, I was amazed and pleasantly suprised. Here's the jacket(I was much larger back then). http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...45965719rygnnj
I have pieced many quilts with my FW and when you have the FW card table that the machine fits into, you've got a
nice flat surface for your machine.
11-27-2010, 10:33 AM
#53
Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Central Iowa
Posts: 5
I wonder if you bought from the same Ebay seller I got mine. It even had a threaded boggin in it, was clean as a whistle, and ready to sew right out of the packing. I hope you also got a User's Manual...very helpful. Also, find the great online site for FW accessories.
11-27-2010, 11:00 AM
#55
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Mooresville, NC
Posts: 1,467
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I'm so excited! Today I was the winning Ebay bidder for a featherweight. Best part - it was within the maximum price limit I'd set for myself. From the photos and description the machine looks like it's in excellent condition. Can't wait to get it!
11-27-2010, 11:12 AM
#57
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Washington State summer, Sun City AZ winter
Posts: 701
I bought one a few years ago for a BD present for myself. Just love it! I've gotten extra attachments through Ebay and even a table I had to refinish. Enjoy! They are great.
11-27-2010, 11:29 AM
#60
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 554
Originally Posted by Surfergirl
I have two featherweights, the most recent one I just bought a couple of days ago. I love the old machines and have a collection of them. I'm looking for the 500 Rocketeer now to complete my collection.
I found a 500 Rocketeer on Ebay if you are really looking... for 250.00.
Is this the one? The image didn't let me paste and copy. Sorry.
Singer 500 Rocketeer Cam Stitch Sewing Machine FOR 250.00 ALSO SEVERAL OTHERS.THERE IS ONE THAT IS EMMACULATE BUT IT IS PRICED AT 450.00 TAKE A LOOK!
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