Anyone have one?

I ordered one over the weekend and it is being delivered today by FedEx.

Anxiously waiting on it. :-)

I assume this is a new machine, not an old one?

Very lite weight. Sure doesn't compare to the older featherweihgts. It will be great for you to take to classes. Enjoy your new machine...

go to the flooring store and buy you a carpet sample that is bound all the way around..you will need to put the machine on top of this to keep it from bouncing around when you sew...they are TOO lightweight!

That is why I purchased it because it is lightweight besides all the computerization of it. Also to take with me when I go twice a week to socialize with other sewers/quilters.

I also wanted it to do more than just a straight stitch like the old featherweights do.

HSN was offering it for over $400 and I got it from JoAnn's for a little over $230 for a one day sale they had going on. Couldn't see paying over $400 for it on HSN just because it had a added bundle. They wanted that much with the added bundle and looking up retail value of those items they still were charging over $50 more than if I got it in a retail store.

I have the Singer Futura 2000 which I primarily use for embroidery, photo stitching, auto-punch, cross stitching. It's also a sewing/serger machine but I don't want to be bothered changing it over just to sew therefore it is set up as an embroidery machine.

Right now I've been using the Brother SQ9000 for sewing and taking with me and it is a good little work horse for sure but needed something lighter so opted for the computerized featherweight.

My 8 yr old GD likes to use my mini Janome when she goes with me to these places and also likes to use the Brother SQ9000 when she comes here so I will keep that one for her and I'll use the featherweight.

Old featherweights were never computerized.

Doesn't compare how?

If it's the new Featherweight 75, I own one, and I love the machine. It sewed perfectly right out of the box, and I have had no problems with the tension or anything else about it. It is not my main machine, but I do use it frequently. I think you'll enjoy it!

By the way, don't worry about people saying it doesn't compare to the antique featherweights. That's true in a lot of ways, I suppose. Plus there are lots of antique machine users and collectors on this board who love their old featherweights, but let's face it, they are hard to find and don't have a lot of the features that some of us might want. It certainly doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the new ones, it's just a personal preference.

I haven't heard of it but you have me curious now. Post a pic when you get it??
I love looking at machines :D

I just had to google it to see what it looked like http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp22409.html
it's definitely not as cute as the vintage FWs.

All plastic parts. No plastic parts in the original Featherweight!!!

That looks like a great machine - and it comes with a table!

I can't wait to hear how it sews and if it's as lightweight as you expect it to be.

DonnaC, thank you for your comments. You are right that it is a personal preference. :thumbup:

I thought someone put a CNC head on a FW when I saw the title but after reading the thread and looking at the machine I will say this it is a cute little buggar!

66 built in stitches, auto threader and auto pilot sounds really neat. It weighs about what the 301's weigh so it isnt as light as I thought it would be so theres got to be more metal in that thing then it looks like. Let us know how it works out for you and does it come with a case or does it have a built in handle like the 301's? And post some photos!!!

Billy

Gee, I saw one listed on Craig's List and thought the seller had lost his mind or was trying to pretend it was something it was not!! LOL

Here's a picture of the back of my Featherweight 75, showing the metal handle which is built in. (It doesn't come with a case. There is a special bag that Singer makes which holds the machine and accessories, which I purchased separately.) Also show in the picture is the foot control, which is small, round and made of black plastic.

Even though they call it a Featherweight, it's not extremely lightweight nor does it feel like a cheap plastic machine. It does not slide all over the table when you're using it - it's very sturdy. I have done some really heavy-duty stuff on mine and had no problems.

I actually have a full-sized Brother sewing machine that feels a lot "cheaper" than this Featherweight, is more lightweight and does slide all around when sewing. So I like this Singer much better!

This Featherweight also comes with an extension table which is standard equipment. It's nice to have that larger, sturdy surface to sew on.

This machine DOES NOT BOUNCE AROUND. It also is 17 lbs in weight.

I have it set up and it is solid with no bouncing.

Not sure where you get that it bounces around.

This is a real size featherweight with exception that it is 1/3 smaller than a regular sewing machine.

It's not a mini machine like the Janome Mini.

I've been playing with it for last hour and it sews awesome, does not bounce, smooth sailing. It's alot better than the Brother SQ9000 I've been using. A lot less noisy, doesn't act like things are falling apart.

Have you used this machine yourself? If so and it bounce than something is wrong with it.

This machine looks just like any futura machine Singer has out there but a featherweight and smaller in size

OK, everyone, enough negative comments about this lady's new machine. She obviously knows the differences between the new and old Featherweights, and has made her selection. I think it's kinda cute, and who knows, maybe this will be the collectible one in about 30 years!! :-)

Yes it is and awesome it is. I set it up in a couple minutes and was sewing with it.

HSN.com has it for $400 plus shipping and I got it from JoAnn's for $239 and it's the very same bundle. I did not know I would get the added bundle with it because Joanns does not state it is in there and sure enough today when I got it the added bundle was in it.

I got the machine and the carry bag for about $270 from JoAnn's. If you buy both on HSN it will cost around $450 with shipping.

I did a search for this machine after I saw it on HSN.com to see if it was cheaper elsewhere and JoAnn's was the only one with a lower price.

Glad I did the search before buying it from HSN.

I could care less as to what others say. I bought the machine because it was a featherweight and a computerized one at that which was another feature I wanted and also that it was 1/3 smaller than regular machines.

I have MS and the weight of carrying a machine to sew groups was another reason I was looking for something like this.

I don't look for antiques or machines that only allow you to do a straight stitich.

I think it is adorable. Could you show up the front?

clsurz, I'm so happy that you like it! I actually did buy mine from HSN, only to take advantage of the payment plan. I was able to pay in 5 installments which made it really do-able for me.

Here's a photo of the front of mine, with the extension table attached.

Exactly! It's not that light weight and it does not bounce around. It looks like a smaller version of a Singer Futura machine and those are heavy monsters compared to this featherweight.

I also agree regarding the Brother. I have a full size one too and it looks made alot cheaper and bounces or sometimes seems like parts are bouncing in there. This featherweight is awesome compared to that Brother for sure.

I'm am amazed at how well made it is and despite what somewhat else said it is not all made of plastic. There are some medal parts on and in the machine.

Congratulations on your new machine. Have fun playing with your new toy.

Looks like fun, fun, fun! I'm a little :hunf: !

I like the low extension table. Lays almost flat on the table unlike other extension tables on other brand machines that have about 4-6 inches high.

I'm happy for you. It is always so much fun to get new toys! I just bought an old Pfaff 230 and a vintage Japanese sewing machine and a lot of people may not like them, but if the buyer is happy, that is all that matters.

I think it is really neat and the fact that it has 66 decorative stitches built right into such a small package amazes me. I still want to see the autopilot in motion!

Billy

just might have to check this out!

Go to hsn. com and view the video.

Go to hsn. com and view the video.

Sweet I shall!! (this should be really neat :D )

Billy

Billy, you do so much for everyone on this board, the least we can do is "enable" you to check out a new machine!

LOL That is really sweet of you Donna :lol:

Billy

I just watched the video and it is really neat what all it can do. Its like a 500A with out the hassle of cams and the bulkiness of the machine. I wish that they used the auto pilot feature (which I think is really neat) and showed more of the feet that they used to do certain embellishments. But if I was really into the newer machines and electricity :lol: I would like to have this little buggar just because of everything you can do with it. Looks like a great machine to take to classes for sure!

True it is not the "Real" Featherweight but that is not even a fair comparison to the machine that has the name now. Its like comparing a Model T Ford to a brand new Ford Taurus not even in the same category.

And this is coming from the guy that lives and dies by the treadle and vintage machines!!!

Billy

Virtually NO throat space, either. That would be too confining for me.

I wish they wouldn't use the classic names on new machines-- just creates a lot of confusion. I'm sure it's meant to use the popularity of the old ones to sell the new.
I have the old Bernina 830 and still can't stand that they named a new machine "830" too. Crazy. Now I have to call my 830 by it's FULL name, which I have never done before: Bernina Record 830, just to differentiate it from the new one.

Well I think she has a wonderful little machine and I think the company did a very good job making it user friendly especially for those with disabilities. And honestly the throat space looks to be the same if not bigger than the original. I think because it is "C" shaped that it looks to be smaller than it really is.

But you have to admit that the "C" throat would make it a lot easier to work with larger pieces like place mats and so forth when your quilting them. I can not tell you how many times I have to stop and roll my material up when I get to close to the throat on my 15 when I am FMQing, its like hitting a brick wall. I have thought several times about making some sort of piece to put next to my throat to help make my material curl or roll as I quilt.

Trust me it takes a lot to impress me with any new fangled sewing machine, and I am a purist through and through. But this is no different than Dodge putting out the new Challenger or Ford with the Shelby Mustang.

Same company, Same name, Same car, Different technology.

Billy

I wish we could like post (sort of like on facebook) because I would like this post Billy.

I too have ms and have to drag my machine to quilt club once a month and I got to tell you some times it really is difficult to pick them up. This machine looks super cute! If I had the money I would consider getting this and I like vintage machine but this one looks cute and has a lot of features

I am telling you the company got it right with this machine. Only time will tell if the processor will live for long, or if it will fall apart around itself but from what I can see they really nailed it. I do not think you could go wrong with this purchase.

Billy

I have an old Featherweight, and it's great for what it is, but I sure could get some fun out that new one, too. I saw it in the Jo-Ann's ad, and resisted only out of financial considerations. I'm sure you'll get years of use out it it.

Personally, I don't have a problem with them capitalizing on past triumphs by recycling the name "Featherweight", as long as they have built this product to live up to that reputation. Only time will tell.

to Abbeyquilt:

I often do a copy and paste into MS Word when there is something I want to keep from this board. Don't know if you had thought of doing that or not. I keep pictures of quilts I really like that way, too. Just an idea.