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11-28-2008, 07:15 PM

#21

sewnsewer2

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I just saw one of those machines the other day at work. Someone brought it in for repairs. it is the cutest little sewing machine!!

11-29-2008, 03:30 AM

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Skeat

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ah-oh sewnsewer...you now have been bitten by the bug:))LOL

11-29-2008, 06:53 AM

#23

beachlady

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Looks like you will have lots of fun with that machine. Great buy!

11-29-2008, 07:19 AM

#24

minstrel

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Wow! You got a great deal. You'll love it. I have two - one like yours that was my grandmothers, and a slightly newer light green one that was my mother's. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them for piecing. There's a website where you can buy a DVD showing your dh how to repair anything on them and where all the oil holes, etc. are. Don't have the link on this computer (we're away for Thanksgiving and the link's on my desktop at home, not my laptop). I'll try to remember to post it when I get home. They're just wonderful machines and you really can't kill them. Dependable as all get out and the very best for portable quilting! Enjoy!

11-29-2008, 08:52 AM

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Carol W

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I would love to have that link!!!

11-29-2008, 10:48 AM

#26

Skeat

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here's a pdf file that is the manual for the 221 featherweight..

go to: http://www.singer-featherweight.com/...es/singfea.pdf

11-29-2008, 11:01 AM

#27

Marcia

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Congrats, Judy, on your featherweight. I bought one several years ago and I just love it. The best thing about it is that you can do all the maintainence and repair at home. You can find all the replacements parts you need on the internet and a good manual will teach you how to do everything!

Since your machine is in good running order the factors that will determine its value are the condition of the gold leafing, the amount of "pin scratch" marks on the bed, how many original accessories/feet/book you have and the condition of your case. So, without seeing those details, it is hard to determine the exact value of your machine. I think you got a good deal, though.

When I bought my machine I took a class on basic cleaning and repair. We cleaned the body of our machine with Murphy's oil soap and then used a GOOD car paste wax on it. Several coats that are buffed to a nice shine will "pretty up" your machine and help to protect it against future wear.

I love mine and use it A LOT for piecing. It is my travel/class machine too. You are going to LOVE your purchase. Congrats!!!!!

04-15-2010, 06:08 PM

#28

OmaForFour

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I hope you love it!!!!! It should be really great when your husband gets done with the cleanup.
I just bought a 1950 featherweight on ebay tonight for $182.50. I will be receiving a gazillion attachments along with it. I am so excited and can't hardly wait for it to get here! It will take a while because it is the weekend and it is coming to Maine all the way from Florida.

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Originally Posted by judy_68

Hello everybody,
I paid $160 for the featherweight. I haven't really sewed with it yet. My husband is going to tear it apart and clean it all up for me. I can't wait to use it.

Judy in OHio