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You can get free manuals for several machines from
http://www.ismacs.net/manuals.html

i started my baby quilt and constructed the top blocks on my 1958 fw this evening. just as i finished the last block it quit running--the cord to the foot pedal finally broke off. my husband is rewiring it, i agree with the post that suggested possible new wiring will be needed. an interesting note--the original receipt for it's purchase in 1958. my aunt paid $15 cash. she might have used it twice! enjoy your new girl! i have a few extra bobbins if you'd like them. just pm me with your address. welcome to the fw family!

you have all been so helpful! great website links etc. Can you believe I have not yet sewed on it? Still admiring it - actually had not had time yet to just be able to sit down and check her out. Need to do the oiling etc. Machine is clean tho. Thank you all so much!

You got a great deal It looks good

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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

Thanks to the person who posted all those great links :D

You're welcome.

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Originally Posted by QuiltE

So, please do tell me what's the excitement? Is there a specific use, beyond what modern machines? Or is it like getting an antique car?

And now you have me wondering, did I make a "bad" decision when I sold my Mom's old black Singer a few years ago? :)

What other machine can you find today that still works exactly like it was made though it may be up to 70 years old? The Singer FW was manufactured from the 1930's to the 1960's, and you can still find 1930's machines that work just as well as they did when they first came off the line. I have a 1939 model with the scroll plate, and it sews like a dream. I also have a 1951 Centennial model and a white 1964 model. The 221 Featherweights sew only a straight stitch, which is perfect for quilters; they weigh only 11 lbs., so are great for taking to classes and retreats.

I have one and love it. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Bluphrog

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Originally Posted by QuiltE

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Thanks for answering Bluphrog ... I have the horrible feeling that I am going to start regretting that I let my Mom's old manchine go. Probably a 1939 model, as that's when they were married.

I remember the scroll plate on it, that everyone is talking about ... what's it's significance? Just that it's still there? Or?

Thanks again, should you/someone answer to help educate me! :)