What makes the featherweights such an awesome find?
#31
I have a featherweight that I bought off Ebay. It is light-weight and easily transportable to class or vacation. It has a beautiful straight stitch. I took it all apart when I bought it and cleaned and oiled it. Only had to buy the oil pad that fits in the bottom and parts are very accessible. It was a super deal.
#32
Originally Posted by Ann S.
I have a featherweight that I bought off Ebay. It is light-weight and easily transportable to class or vacation. It has a beautiful straight stitch. I took it all apart when I bought it and cleaned and oiled it. Only had to buy the oil pad that fits in the bottom and parts are very accessible. It was a super deal.
#34
Originally Posted by Rural City Girl
How difficult was taking it apart and oiling it. I am not mechanically inclined and would be afarid I would not get it back together. You must have some experience in working with machines ???? I would rather do it myself than spend money to have someone else do it.
#36
Here's the link for an instruction manual for the featherweight. It shows how to oil and see the gears.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/14112813/S...ght-221-Manual
http://www.scribd.com/doc/14112813/S...ght-221-Manual
#38
Super Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: No. California
Posts: 2,130
Well, mine was made in 1938....same year as me and we are both going strong. It is lightweight.....10 lbs. Sews a straight line like a dream. I can service it completely by myself. It makes the nicest little hum that is so peace bringing. Besides, that fact, it is so darn cute! Mine was free to me, but is valued at close to $500......because of it's age and good condition. I have two relatively high end machines. Neither is as comforting to sew on as my little Featherweight! It's hard to explain, but all the Featherweight owners I know, have a real bond with this machine.........I have just one. I know one lady that collects and has 7......she also has one high end machine, but regularly sews on a Featherweight.
#39
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 272
Originally Posted by LindaR
I consider mine an antique. it was born in 1947 and is only 10 years younger than me and I'm an antique. (some days) LOL
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