Would you pay this for a Featherweight?
#32
Snap that baby up right away and smile all the way home. I paid more than for mine and it's the black one. Those tan ones are few and far between. Most places you can't get near one for less that $500.00.
#33
Snap that baby up right away and smile all the way home. I paid more than for mine and it's the black one. Those tan ones are few and far between. Most places you can't get near one for less that $500.00.
#35
I'm getting a FW for Christmas, but my DH wanted me to sew on it and make sure it worked. He got it on e-bay and the seller offered a 7 day return policy. It was very sluggish and seemed to have difficulty getting going. I oiled her up and she sews like new. I can hardly wait till Saturday!!! I say all this to advise that even if you test it out and it moves slowly probably a little oil will help. Also make sure you get the bobbin case in correctly or it won't sew right. I had to figure it out since when I got it the bobbin case had been removed at some point but it wasn't replaced correctly so that took a few minutes to figure it out.
If it were me and it is the machine you want I'd jump on it.
Marie M.
If it were me and it is the machine you want I'd jump on it.
Marie M.
#36
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I would not buy the 221K - it weights more than the actual featherweight. I have a featherweight if you want to buy one. It is the original and if I remember right it is a 1948, but I will have to check. I just oiled and cleaned it and it works great. If you are interested PM me and I will send you pictures etc later this after noon.
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Originally Posted by Tinabodina
I would not buy the 221K - it weights more than the actual featherweight. I have a featherweight if you want to buy one. It is the original and if I remember right it is a 1948, but I will have to check. I just oiled and cleaned it and it works great. If you are interested PM me and I will send you pictures etc later this after noon.
Billy
#38
Originally Posted by Tinabodina
I would not buy the 221K - it weights more than the actual featherweight. I have a featherweight if you want to buy one. It is the original and if I remember right it is a 1948, but I will have to check. I just oiled and cleaned it and it works great. If you are interested PM me and I will send you pictures etc later this after noon.
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Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by Tinabodina
I would not buy the 221K - it weights more than the actual featherweight. I have a featherweight if you want to buy one. It is the original and if I remember right it is a 1948, but I will have to check. I just oiled and cleaned it and it works great. If you are interested PM me and I will send you pictures etc later this after noon.
There is no weight differences.
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