go to this web site for a photo http://www.featherweight-poppy.com/john_002.htm

Funny, I went into the sewing machine shop today to pick up my order and what do you think walked through the door? A lady struggling with sewing machine. The young clerk ran to her assistance. Heaved it up on the counter and said "they call it a featherweight but its really a heavy weight" I too was unsure what exactly a featherwieght was and looked like. So I asked and she showed me the markings and what to look for besides its small size and heavy load. It looked so dainty so light,so pretty but was like lifting a baby elephant. Dont think I would want one to pack back and forth to a sewing class.

To get a good view of different colored ones, that he does go to Desk Dave.com and look at all of his featherweights. The original colors by Singer were black,white tan and a minty green. Those were all that Singer made as far as I know. Now however, people are painting them in so many different colors, I love the lavendar and purple ones, but mine is black and I'm not going to repaint it. Nor can I aford those that have been repainted and I really don't need another one, at least that's what I keep telling myself.
You might also click on ebay.com and in search type in Singer featherweight, and there will be a lot of them. There will most likely be other machines on the different pages. The featherweights will be listed as such and you can tell by looking at them in relation to the other machines. Many of them have a case that comes with them, just check out all the ones on ebay and then go to Desk Daves and drool. Have fun!!

A real featherweight only weighs 11 pounds. That isn't but a pound heavier than a 10 # bag of potatoes, and doesn't seem nearly that heavy when you carry it. In the case with the foot peddle, attachments and machine, I think it only weighs around 20#. My Bernina must weigh at least 30 or more. But then it's the older series and is all metal.

Search the internet, I'm sure there is plenty of info available.

I have 2 featherweights - a black and a white (sometimes referred to as minty green). Expect to pay $150 and up for one in good condition unless you run into an incredible bargain. I also have a 301A which is considered the big sister of the featherweight - a little heavier but still light and has a tilt table like the 221 featherweight. I paid $5 for the 301A at an auction and was the only bidder. If $ is of concern you may want to look into the 301A.

they are so little and really cute can be almost look like a toy I got mine when I was 8 from my grandmoher. And my mom thought it was a toy. mine is a soft pink in color.you will know it when you see it I promise.

I purchased my FW at a local Antique shop,it was a great price, don't be afraid to ask questions, go to your LQS and look up the books on FW, they tell you a lot, and ask the people at the LQS

So what you're saying is, it's like porn?

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OMG -- I laughed out loud at that one, Mattie!!