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Old 01-15-2011, 10:16 PM
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I like the FW because it only weighs 11 pounds and is small and very portable, its also all metal, and they last forever, the only drawback I have found is that it has such a small throat plate, but they stitch beautifully, check your local antique dealers, craigs list and of course ebay to purchase one
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Old 01-16-2011, 06:29 AM
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Good for you! You will love it. I pd $350.00 for mine on ebay and was thrilled. I think you got a good price. We hear of those who are lucky enough to find one under $50.00 but you have to be at the right place at the right time. My husbands cousin came to visit one day and gave me her mother's featherweight and the card table that she bought with it. I love it.
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Old 01-16-2011, 07:10 AM
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Are you the lucky one, or what! Good price, I think. All at once, I got myself three, yes 3! All were priced well on eBay and closed at an odd time, I think. Doing the happy dance and trying to learn all about them; then I want to spiff them up and put them to good use. :D :D :D
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Old 01-16-2011, 07:36 AM
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Absolutely a bargin. Featherweights are great machines to have.
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Old 01-16-2011, 12:24 PM
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You lucky duck!!! I'm green with envy. You got a steal.
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Old 01-16-2011, 12:27 PM
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thats great
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Old 01-16-2011, 12:47 PM
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congrats and welcome to the FW club!! doing the happy dace for you!
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Old 01-16-2011, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MrsM
Originally Posted by danece
Several days ago I was checking out craigs list and found a singer sewing machine listed there, all it said was it was about that it was about 1 foot square, the next morning I called and they said they were "takng bids" on a 1936 Singer Featherweight, sha said she would call me on Friday to let me know the staties of the bidding, well she called last night and wanted to know if I wanted it, so tonight she brought it to my Salon and I am now the proud owner of my second FW for only $200 I think I got a great deal, what do you say
Please, can you explain to me why featherweights are so sought after? :oops:
Yes, please, I have never heard of a featherweight until I joined this wonderful newsletter.
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Old 01-16-2011, 01:17 PM
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Congratulations! I want one "sew" badly!
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Old 01-16-2011, 01:53 PM
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And they are sooo cute!
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