Originally Posted by Shermy

I have a 1938 Featherweight and I just love it. Had it cleaned and oiled and it runs great. Just wanted to tell you that the foot control gets very hot. I was sewing one day and left my sewing ro0m for a few hours and when I came back, there was a hole burnt in the carpet the size of a baseball. If I would have left for the day, I might not have a house to live in right now. I took it to a Sew and Vac place and they replaced it with a plastic foot. I didn't realize the foot control would get that hot...Maybe everyone that owns a Singer Featherweight might check their's the next time they sew with it. Sewmom, I hope you enjoy your's as much as I do...Happy Birthday