annesthreads

I seem to remember that someone based in the UK who supplied spare parts for the 221 FW used to post on these boards. I have a machine that's missing its tension bracket. Would be grateful for any leads to someone here in the UK, or failing that, in the States, who might be able to help.

charley26

Not sure exactly what you mean, but, have you tried Helen Howes Sewing Machines?

annesthreads

Thanks very much - will look them up. The part that's missing is the little discs at the bottom right of the machine that the thread passes through when winding the bobbin.

Cari-in-Oly

Graham Forsdyke is probably who you were thinking of. He retired a while back. April1930s now has his website but I don't know who, if anyone, got his parts stock. I think Helen Howes is probably your best bet in the UK.

Cari

annesthreads

Thanks Cari.

DonnaMiller

Try Steve Sutsser at the Sewing Center in Springfield, IL. Tues through Friday. 217-525-7744. He told me he has some 221 bodies. Can't hurt to ask.

weegrannie

try Feather Weight Supply in Yorkshire

annesthreads

Thanks. Would be good, as I'm in Yorkshire too! But I can't find them online - do you know whete they're based?

Valeriekat

April 1930s bought out his inventory. Helen should be you first port of call.

annesthreads

Thanks for the info.