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11-12-2011, 05:59 AM
#823
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posts: 1,649
I bought a new featherweight in 1954 right after college. When my mother came to visit me (she was also a seamstress) she made the comment, "You will never be able to sew a coat on that. Take it back." So I did, and I regretted that for ages. When I was getting ready to move to SC in 1999, I contacted a lady in Anderson, SC who was advertising FWs in Quilters Newsletter, so I went to see her. She had a whole garage full of FWs, and had them all listed by serial number and year of manufacture, so I asked for a 1954 one, and that's what I got. Incidentally she has gone out of business. I don't use it much except for taking to classes, etc. but I do love it.
11-12-2011, 06:18 AM
#824
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: San Jose, Ca
Posts: 370
I learned to sew on a Featherweight, so last year I decided I deserved one. Looked on Ebay but picked a seller on the internet. He was so helpful, I didn't want a case remembering it being as heavy as the machine so got a really beautiful "purring" 1952 black. I named her Shelley Ann (the name I would have given a girl child, but had two boys) and she has a beautiful lightweight red case for taking to class. In my weekly sewing group most have new fancy machines but two of us take our beautiful Featherweights. I have 2 viking machines that are wonderful but Shelley Ann does a much better straight stitch. I use a Viking ankle attachment and then my 1/4 inch foot works perfectly. Can't believe all the great memories of sewing a new Friday Dance Dress I would make every week in High School. I paid $300 but she came already cleaned and tuned.
11-12-2011, 06:22 AM
#825
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hobart, Indiana
Posts: 15
Featherweight
Tommie Ann
11-12-2011, 07:24 AM
#826
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Arlington, TX
Posts: 243
I have 9 black featherweights and 1 green/white one. Love them all. I may sell one if I could figure out which one needs a new home, but they are all a happy family right now. All are a #9 to #10 except one which I would say is probably a #6 because the gold is wore, but it sews the best. Never had a problem with any of them.
11-12-2011, 07:28 AM
#827
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,410
Ok we need a 301 / 301A site......long bed or standard......beige, moka,tan,two-tone,green or black.......with or without the table with cutout....with the great 'trapazoid' case...only 4 lb. more
11-12-2011, 09:34 AM
#830
Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Hersey, Michigan
Posts: 11
I have one I bought at a yard sale many years ago . The lady was asking $20. for it.I paid the lady $40. for it because I had wanted one for many many years. My mother had one but I don't know what ever happened to hers.I think that they are a great little machine.I have all the attachments for her.
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