I'm looking, only looking, hee hee! at a white Singer featherweight. I asked about a serial number & was told:
the first letter is P or F followed by A103268.
I tried searching, but couldn't come up with much though I will continue trying.
In the meantime, I thought I would ask here. There's so much knowledge on this board!
Thanks
Maureen

i have one will have to look at serial #

I would certainly love to have a White Featherweight.They are a dream to sew with.I have black ones,

If she is in good shape and reasonable, snap her up!! A great book with all kinds of info on Featherweights is by Nancy Johnson-Srebro. It has all kinds of info. From the serial# it could possibly have been made any time from 1969 - 1971. What voltage is the motor?

Thanks for the comments thus far. I was so attracted by the white colour that I couldn't stop looking at her. Last week the price was $200...yesterday it was down to $150.
So, I don't really know what "reasonable" is for this particular one. Oh,I didn't think to ask the voltage.
Maureen

Oh I would love a white one!!

Maureen,that's a great price!! If you don't want it you can get it for me. My birthday is coming up LOL :D:D

Remember, there are two kinds of Featherweights. the vintage ones, model 221, of which there is a white one. and then the newer machines, small ones that they have
labeled "Featherweight" but are nothing like the original ones. vast cost & quality difference !
the vintage, white, model 221 Singer Featherweight is hard-wired (you can not remove plug from side ), shorter extension bed, no decals,belt driven & several other different design features. I have several vintage 221's, & don't personally, consider the white ones the quality of the others. they were only made for a few years in the latter years of 221 production. Graham Forsdyke has one of the most informative websites. an honest dealer.

I knew I would great info from this board!
Smitty, thank you, I will peruse Graham's website. I did notice that this particular machine did not have a decal on the front. I figured it was gone, but maybe it never existed?!
Um, Susan Margaret, how much do you think postage would be?!!!! LOL! I'll start saving!
Maureen

Ahhh, Smitty just gave you some very good advice!! I forgot about those "reproductions", which are not Featherweights at all!!
Let us know what happens! :D

i believe there is a Featherweight Club on the internet somewhere. Perhaps a Yahoo group.

If it looks good and works good $150 is a steal especially for a white one. Normally they are snatched up right aways. You sure there is nothing wrong with it? Here is a picture of mine. It came with a case.

I've learned the motor is 110-120V & the cord is not detachable. I'm still pondering...hubby says to just get it! My favourite enabler!
Anyway, I have pics but don't know how to get it here from my email.
Maureen

http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_2letter.html

I am not sure what the letters are to connect you to the right series... AF series is this http://www.singerco.com/pdf/SINGER_AF_nos.pdf

and if the number is AF103268 it was made Nove 21 1938 but not sure ... you need to look closer into the numbers embossed on your machine.

FA103268 would of been made in 1935...

The vintage Singer 221, white, had am emblem on the arm. It was not typical metal, more like a heavy foil. they are frequently missing.

I don't think white Singer 221's were made until 1060's.

Again, many thanks for the info. Still pondering this...do I really "need" another machine just because it's cute! LOL
I know, not a matter of need, but want! Hee,hee!
Maureen