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What makes the featherweights such an awesome find?

Old 07-25-2010, 04:42 PM
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Forgot to tell you it is a 1937 year
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Old 07-25-2010, 04:46 PM
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Not bad but the proof is in the pudding. I have had great luck buying on ebay.
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I just bought my first FW 221-1 on ebay just now. I paid
$218.50. Is that a decent price?
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Old 07-25-2010, 04:59 PM
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I want one, but I'm having a hard time convincing myself that it might just be frivolous for me. I never need to take my machine anywhere...no classes, no guild, no where. I sure do want one though. Who wants to trade me a Serger for a Featherweight? :)
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Old 07-25-2010, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by treeseek quilter
I just bought my first FW 221-1 on ebay just now. I paid
$218.50. Is that a decent price?
I have paid more, and I have paid less.
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Old 07-25-2010, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pinkquilter
I live in Tampa, and Glenn Williams is great. He cleans, repairs and has any part you want or need. I have bought several things from him, including a new belt for my treadle machine. He will mail things to you.
Thank you for that info
I will try to keep in touch with u so maybe I can make contact with GW in case he has an oil can for me.
He would remember me as Morningstar in Ontario as he has been here.
Hope to be in USA by Nov so much easier for shipping then -especially when I want the small oval oil can.
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Old 07-25-2010, 05:29 PM
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I was told the reason to get a festherweight was because of the beautiful stitch it makes. I love mine.
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Old 07-25-2010, 05:52 PM
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I just was on Craigslist and there is a pre WWII Singer model 66 made in 1941 for sale in a cabinet. I don't know much about FW either is this one? The person selling it didn't know much about sewing machines. They want $40 in the cabinet. I read here about those that have cases.

I just did some researching on the internet. This is a full size model, still a good price but not very portable. I think I will keep my eyes open for a FW though sounds like a great machine.
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Old 07-25-2010, 05:53 PM
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I have a featherweight, and love it! The reason I like it so much is the following; I can take it to classes in guild, it is just right when the guild has sewing day for certain projects. I have it set up in our family room and I sew there in the evenings.
I really wouldn't trade it for anything! I have had people tell me that retired people who go to Arizona, ect, for the Winter like to take their featherweights with them as it is fun to sew on the road.
Finding what works for each of us, and for someone who has sewn a long time, I feel certain you would enjoy one!
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Old 07-25-2010, 06:05 PM
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The FW is small, easy to transport, lightweight, sews a beautiful stitch, is dependable and runs very quietly. I can sew and not disturb anyone. Can even sew in the family room and not bother someone watching TV.
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Old 07-25-2010, 06:40 PM
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I can't afford a FW. I have a Janome gem that I love ! It's lighter than a FW and has some decorative stiches if I want to machine applique. It fits in a small tote, machine and accessories.
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