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Originally Posted by ewecansew
You will find the serial number on the bottom of the machine. By the end plate, it looks like it could be from before 1949.
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You might want to look locally for a sewing machine repair/or sew/vac place. They often service the older Singer machines and could have parts on hand or order them for you. My local guy is awesome! If he doesn't have what I want, it's only a couple of days wait to get what I need.
Check out the wiring, on the older machines, they are often in need of replacement. I think I paid about $30 for a new power cord/foot pedal. I kept my original, as everything else is original, but for day to day use, I use the new cord because the old one seemed like it was getting too brittle. Enjoy! |
Congratulations. You will love sewing with your new machine. FYI, there is a Featherweight Yahoo! group you might be interested in joining. Here are the links to several FW sites.
Serial Numbers: http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html Parts / Supplies: http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....ore/index.html I have never ordered anything from this site. 221 Parts: http://www.221parts.com/ I have ordered from this site. Good service. http://www.april1930s.com/ This is more about garment sewing, but she handles FW parts and accessories. Graham Forsdyke: http://www.singer-featherweight.com/index.html Graham is located in England, and is one of the experts on FWs Nova Montgomery: http://www.novamontgomery.com/ Nova is located in Texas. I took a FW care and maintenance class from her. Dave McCallum: http://www.featherweight221.com/fwrx/index.html Dave is located in Washington state. He has a comprehensive book and DVD with step by step care and maintenance instructions. I would recommend you getting one or both. Glenn Williams: http://pages.suddenlink.net/joyof301s/glenn.htm I have never purchased anything from him, but his name is mentioned in the Yahoo group frequently as someone to go to. |
Congratulations on your featherweight, I still would love to find one
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You will be in love once you have sewn on it.
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It has the scroll faceplate! I wanted one like that but settled for one without. Welcome to the club. Did you name her yet?
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pretty FW and pretty cat.
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Wonderful! The case even looks in good shape! Welcome to the club. You'll love it!
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That's a great price!!! The original cases alone are pricy.
Welcome to the club!!! I love your furbaby :D:D |
Thanks to the person who posted all those great links :D
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