What vintage Singer do you prefer?

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06-29-2010, 03:59 PM

#41

PATTIESPEARL

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I have a 221, a 301 a 201 and a quantum futura ce 200. also have a kenmore and my bernina record 830, which I bought a few years ago. :P

06-29-2010, 04:17 PM

#42

Lyncat

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I love your pink featherweight. She is adorable. I think I'm going to show my sweet and talented husband that table you had made. It's just right!!

06-29-2010, 04:18 PM

#43

billsgirl

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For what it's worth, I would choose the 301A! I dream of having that machine!
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06-29-2010, 04:31 PM

#44

Honchey

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I also have the 500A like Billy and it does sew like a dream. I only wish there was a 1/4" foot with a guide for it. I still can't sew a straight seam without one !

06-29-2010, 05:44 PM

#45

Pam J

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Honchey

I also have the 500A like Billy and it does sew like a dream. I only wish there was a 1/4" foot with a guide for it. I still can't sew a straight seam without one !

I bought a 1/4" foot with guide and a walking foot for my 401a--that will fit your 500a, too. I got them both on ebay for less than $20 each--make sure you only buy from someone with 100% rating. Look for the foot that will fit "slant" singer machines. The quarter inch foot and walking foot work great!

06-29-2010, 07:48 PM

#46

Lyncat

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My favorite for piecing is the featherweight, for satin stitch it's the 401a, for machine quilting the 201, I still don't have the 301 cabinet ready so haven't used it much yet. I'm not much help, I love all my vintage singers.

06-30-2010, 07:30 PM

#47

smitty

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trif

I have a pink 1948 featherweight I beleive it's a 201. I bought it to take to classes and because she is so cute! However, I don't use her and am thinking of selling her, then I talk myself out of it cause she was very expensive and would I ever purchase another and she is so cute! Did I tell you how cute she is. So I will continue to hum and haw about it.

So set it out where you can really use it a lot & you can then decide if you want to keep it. Use It ! you will love it ! It is a 221 model if it is a Featherweight. they are great stitchers to have for just straight stitching when you are using your newer machine for some zigzag features. they love to be used--not sitting in the case, especially when you have the painted one.

06-30-2010, 07:38 PM

#48

smitty

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Originally Posted by finch

I have a friend that has a pink featherweight that is painted that same exact color (pale pink).I had mine painted the deeper pink shade by a man that paints automobiles.

color me Green with envy ! not for the machine, but for the wonderful cabinet/table. It is the only Singer cabinet that I really covet. Someday I hope to own an original. I know there are kits & maybe I should break down & get one for DH to make and then I could enjoy it the rest of my years. smitty (owner/user of 201,221 (three), 301, 401, 15-91. my favorite is the 201.

06-30-2010, 07:42 PM

#49

smitty

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just look for a 1/4" foot with guide for a slant shank machine. the Singer original zigzag foot is an excellent 1/4" and I don't even miss the guide. I broke the guide off my other 1/4" feet because it does not work well going over seams.