I Love My Featherweight
03-25-2011, 06:59 AM
#42
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I paid about $400 for "Ivory" w/shipping. She has been worth every cent. My BFF's mom has a black one that she got when she got married. I get to buy when she's done with it. Unfortunately she hated the folding table that came with it and doesn't have it any more.
03-25-2011, 07:20 AM
#43
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Google the site April 1930's. They have all accessory feet for the Featherweight. Enjoy your baby.
This morning I've taken delivery of mine and am absolutely thrilled. It's so beautiful, and sews so smoothly. I found mine on Ebay too: it's obviously been cherished and is in wonderful condition. Even the case looks like new. We're both 1953 babies, and I think the FW is doing better than me :)
One question: there's no darning foot or feed dog cover included: does anyone know if I'm likely to be able to obtain them?
Originally Posted by annesthreads
Originally Posted by lsb142
I'm a new quilter. At my quilting class a couple of the ladies had Featherweights. I fell in love. I was able to find one on Ebay for a reasonable price. It sews like a dream. I definitely wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it.
Linda
Linda
One question: there's no darning foot or feed dog cover included: does anyone know if I'm likely to be able to obtain them?
03-25-2011, 07:40 AM
#44
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Location: Hot Springs ,AR
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They do have plates to cover the feed dogs that are original & you can get a darning foot also,but isn't orginal but all you have to do is order a low shank darning foot & they work great. I can tell you waho to get in toouch with a man who sells the. Just email Glenn Williams at [email protected] & he can heip you.
03-25-2011, 07:55 AM
#45
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They do have plates to cover the feed dogs that are original & you can get a darning foot also,but isn't orginal but all you have to do is order a low shank darning foot & they work great. I can tell you who to get in toouch with a man who sells the. Just email Glenn Williams at [email protected] & he can heip you.
03-25-2011, 08:07 AM
#46
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Originally Posted by lsb142
I'm a new quilter. At my quilting class a couple of the ladies had Featherweights. I fell in love. I was able to find one on Ebay for a reasonable price. It sews like a dream. I definitely wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it.
Linda
Linda
03-25-2011, 08:22 AM
#47
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I just got my first FW this week. I remember well the one my grandmother used (and my @#*$#& aunt threw away!!!). Mine is a newer model (1951), but has all the same features. It arrived Tuesday, and I will be putting the finishing touches on the first quilt made completely with it this weekend. I am going to try a card on the feed dogs -- I remember my grandmother covering them up w/ a trimmed playing card when she used the machine for darning.
Congrats!! This is the start of a very long and beautiful relationship.
Congrats!! This is the start of a very long and beautiful relationship.
03-25-2011, 08:32 AM
#48
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Linda[/quote]
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One question: there's no darning foot or feed dog cover included: does anyone know if I'm likely to be able to obtain them?[/quote]
My buttonholers came with feed dog covers, and they are generally available for reasonable prices. I even found one at a garage sale for $1.00!
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One question: there's no darning foot or feed dog cover included: does anyone know if I'm likely to be able to obtain them?[/quote]
My buttonholers came with feed dog covers, and they are generally available for reasonable prices. I even found one at a garage sale for $1.00!
03-25-2011, 08:45 AM
#49
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My best friend who by the way in NOT a quilter. In fact I'm not sure she can even thread a needle, but boy can she grow things. Anyway, recently she gave me an old sewing machine that her mother had. He mother died a few years ago. I thanked her, we hugged and I put it in the corner beside my treadle machine. I started seeing posts about featherweights on here and never paid much attention.....until I saw a picture. Well, so far I haven't told my friend what a treasure she has given me. I'm afraid because then she'll want something big from me LOL. I know I have to tell her. I'll let you all know how that goes......LOL
03-25-2011, 09:12 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
I'm looking for one on ebay also but prices seem to skyrocket...over my budget...But I look everyday. Congrats...they are beautiful machines and classic
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