My First Featherweight
#51
What a great deal! My Featherweight (Mary Ruth is her name) came to live with me a few months ago. I took her to a 3-day retreat recently and she sewed up a storm. I love her and love the sound she makes. I was the only one at the retreat that didn't have a huge heavy machine to lug around!!
#53
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
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Originally Posted by Dottie Bug
Hello, everyone i am so excited i just found a featherweight. at a sewing machine shop. I couldn't believe what he was saying , but he had to have cash.$100.00 So i bought it ,only to find out the light doesn't work , so i will need a light and a owners manual. He added some needles and 8 bobbins.
#54
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
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Originally Posted by yolanda
i see these around a lot and am very naive .. good for piecing? How's the stitch quality?
You can print off a manual or buy one from Desk Dave and repair them yourself. I do mine. I have two manuals, one was in spiral bindings and I took apart and put the pages in plastic sleeves and have them in a 3 ring binder, so easy to use. I bought this one from The Featherweight 221 and I from David McCallum and Desk Daves. The other one is a small book that came with the machine, but it isn't as detailed and this one from Dave.
#55
Originally Posted by yolanda
i see these around a lot and am very naive .. good for piecing? How's the stitch quality?
#57
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
Posts: 7,940
Dottie, I have a manual and will copy for you. No problems!! Your little FW is so cute...did you name her yet? Remember my DGD insisted I name mine after her...Miss Sabrina!! LOL
#58
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 84
singer sewing machine manuals can be downloaded free from
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...e-manuals.html
#60
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 5,052
There are lots of places on the internet to find parts for a featherweight, and manuals. I ordered the part that holds the light bulb, and extra bulbs. The light bulb does not screw in on a featherweight. I was also able to get a 1/4 inch foot for it, and a walking foot. You should be able to find just about everything you need. I also got a new belt just in case. You will love sewing on it. I got mine about 15 years ago, its a 1952. I have never had a problem with it and it sews beautifully. Congratulations on your new baby!
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