Replica Featherweights? Oh ya!
#21
I wonder where they are made and my fear is they may be sold sometime as the real thing should be against the law for copyright but then I have heard about pirateing music maybe this is the same thing I would not want one I love my original
#24
Originally Posted by Moon Holiday
Did you know someone is making replicas of the Featherweight 221 machines? I'm not talking fakes.... just replica machines... all metal parts, everything looks the same except for the the labels. Oh, and did I tell you they're expensive... well not computerized machine prices, but still same prices as original machines in good shape... Check it out:
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14841-0096.html
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp14841-0096.html
#25
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Featherweights are only 12 lbs. - they are easy to transport. Great for classes, retreats, and sewing guilds. I even take mine on vacation. They are small and very sturdy, made with no plastic and will sew virtually every type of fabric, if you have the right needle and thread.
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Originally Posted by luvstitches
So how can we tell an original FW from a replica once these are floating around? i.e. craigslist, ebay, shows, etc
Ultimately, someday some sleazeball may try to sell them as real FW, and I don't know how you protect yourself other than learn all you can about the original and look at the product carefully. Always be an informed consumer.
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