Do any of today's machine makers offer something similar to the featherweight?

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04-11-2011, 11:17 AM

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neenee586

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My vote is for the black Featherweight. My mom gave me my aunts in 1970, I have sewn miles and miles on it. They are easy to maintain, you will never be sorry for buying it. I have other machines, including the Janome Jem, HK Janome for our GD. The FW is just a gem! My .02 worth, good luck!

04-11-2011, 11:21 AM

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cmw0829

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I've seen a Singer Featherweight on HSN:

http://crafts-sewing.hsn.com/singer-...85525&ocm=sekw|best_sellers

I'm sure the purists will disagree that this is NOT a featherweight. :)

04-11-2011, 11:39 AM

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QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by cmw0829

I've seen a Singer Featherweight on HSN:

http://crafts-sewing.hsn.com/singer-...85525&ocm=sekw|best_sellers

I'm sure the purists will disagree that this is NOT a featherweight. :)

Ouch! Not a purist...just recognize the difference between the 1st generation Featherweight & the 2nd generation Featherweight. And prefer the 1st generation because it is a sound little machine that will work for you forever & ever. And 2nd generation machines are unfortunately not the dependable machine of the 1st generation. So, yes, it is labeled "Featherweight", but it is just a label & the 2 generations are light years apart in quality, dependability & function.

04-11-2011, 11:48 AM

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Lindsey

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I have heard that there are machines that look like the old feather weight. I don't know who makes them but I am going to look into getting one. They sell them at the sew and vac in SE PA... thats all I know..

04-11-2011, 12:28 PM

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emmah

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Originally Posted by Lindsey

They are by alphasew. It might be good to read a review of two of them first. I think the price is just about the same as the going price for the original Singer featherweight.

04-11-2011, 12:28 PM

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cmw0829

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by cmw0829

I'm sure the purists will disagree that this is NOT a featherweight. :)

Apologies, did not mean to offend by the term "purists." I didn't mean it in a negative way.

04-11-2011, 12:34 PM

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Sassylass

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I use this one the Janome Jem Gold 2..it even has a free arm.
http://www.janome.ca/

sass
edited to add
check on standard machines and you will find it in there.

04-11-2011, 12:35 PM

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QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by cmw0829

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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by cmw0829

I'm sure the purists will disagree that this is NOT a featherweight. :)

Apologies, did not mean to offend by the term "purists." I didn't mean it in a negative way.

:) Thanks :)

04-12-2011, 02:47 AM

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Donna H-M

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I have the Janome Jem Platinum....love it!!

04-12-2011, 02:53 AM

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Alice Woodhull

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Originally Posted by Quilter7x

Hi Rachel! :lol: I thought the Bernina 200 series were the lightweight machines? I have a Janome Jem Platinum that's 12 lbs and perfect for traveling with. They're very easy to use, very affordable and sounds just like what you're looking for. Good luck! :thumbup:

Me, too! Just love it.