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Old 07-09-2017, 03:48 PM
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Default I finally got a Featherweight!

I've been wanting one for about 20 years and this weekend I went to a quilter's estate sale and they had two. I picked the prettier one and I think it's a 221.

They told me it worked. I think they're right...but the bobbin case is missing! I almost cried. I'd already paid and brought it home and I feel like a fool for not checking since they told me it worked.

i contacted the seller and she said they'd refund my money if I wanted but she doesn't know where the bobbin case is. She knows her mom was using this machine until right before her death and she saw bobbin cases on eBay for $30.

Ive done enough reading to know I don't want a cheap eBay one...can someone point me in the right direction?
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Old 07-09-2017, 04:34 PM
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That's disappointing! Don't beat yourself up about not checking it. We all do that sort of thing. You didn't say what you paid but maybe ask for a $30 refund?

I'd love to see photos.

You might try http://sew-classic.com
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Old 07-09-2017, 05:18 PM
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You're better off paying the price of a used original on Ebay, the new ones aren't worth buying any more. The bobbin case may have been in the machine when they set it out and someone stole it. Very common thing to happen now a days sadly.

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Old 07-09-2017, 07:18 PM
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I agree with Cari. Not everything on eBay is a cheap reproduction. You can find some original ones there.
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I believe the 301 has the same bobbin case, so you might search under 301 parts too. It's a bummer that people steal those.
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Old 07-09-2017, 10:14 PM
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I bought a $12.95 bobbin case for a 15 clone from my local repairman and it works just fine. For a Featherweight, I'd try April 1930s sewing shoppe.
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I just bought some presser feet for my Bernina and an original bobbin case from eBay and got a great deal. They work perfect and now I'm going to order more. Ebay has good stuff, I sell original things there myself, not junk.
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Singer Featherweight .com or try Nova Mongomery featherweight. These are my 2 to go to places for FW items. Good luck.
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Here is the place I trust for FW parts and help:

https://www.novamontgomery.com/index.htm

good Luck, Jane Q
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Congrats on your "new" machine! Hope you find a bobbin case soon.
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