White Singer Featherweight 221 Build Thread
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Hello All,
Recently acquired this singer featherweight 221 .
$100. No case and no accessories. Only the machine and the pedal.
Missing / repair list
1. tension dial
2. Motor pulley needs replacement
3. Belt replacement
4. Bobbin winder needs replacement
![f2.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625496d1591407713t-f2.jpg)
![f1.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625497d1591407713t-f1.jpg)
Recently acquired this singer featherweight 221 .
$100. No case and no accessories. Only the machine and the pedal.
Missing / repair list
1. tension dial
2. Motor pulley needs replacement
3. Belt replacement
4. Bobbin winder needs replacement
![f2.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625496d1591407713t-f2.jpg)
![f1.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625497d1591407713t-f1.jpg)
![f3.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625498d1591407713t-f3.jpg)
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 06-06-2020 at 04:33 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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Update!!!
I received the latest parts. featherweight shop superbelt in white. Red felt pad. Metal motor pulley.
![wf5.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625765d1592348520t-wf5.jpg)
Previous owner had made a pulley and looks mess up.
![wf-2.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625767d1592348520t-wf-2.jpg)
Attach the superbelt in white and the metal pulley. I will not use the bakelite since it is plastic. Plastic will break.
![wf-3.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625766d1592348520t-wf-3.jpg)
Here is it.
![wf4.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625768d1592348520t-wf4.jpg)
Next up will be the bobbin winder. The plastic bobbin winder is broken. I will replace it with the metal wheel on the black featherweight. I was able to take it out from the winder itself.
![wf-1.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625769d1592348520t-wf-1.jpg)
I received the latest parts. featherweight shop superbelt in white. Red felt pad. Metal motor pulley.
![wf5.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625765d1592348520t-wf5.jpg)
Previous owner had made a pulley and looks mess up.
![wf-2.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625767d1592348520t-wf-2.jpg)
Attach the superbelt in white and the metal pulley. I will not use the bakelite since it is plastic. Plastic will break.
![wf-3.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625766d1592348520t-wf-3.jpg)
Here is it.
![wf4.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625768d1592348520t-wf4.jpg)
Next up will be the bobbin winder. The plastic bobbin winder is broken. I will replace it with the metal wheel on the black featherweight. I was able to take it out from the winder itself.
![wf-1.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/625769d1592348520t-wf-1.jpg)
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Here is the final build!
Got the Led build, replacement metal bobbin winder from black 221, and white singer sticker.
![221.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626791d1595653658t-221.jpg)
I tried using heat gun to take off the glue residue but was not working. So i just clean with with a bit of alcohol.
![221-2.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626792d1595653658t-221-2.jpg)
Put the singer stick one! SHINY
![221-4.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626793d1595653658t-221-4.jpg)
Now, on to the bobbin winder. As you can tell, the plastic winder was broken. O i decided to transfer the metal bobbin winder from the black.
![221-5.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626794d1595653658t-221-5.jpg)
Here is the end result!
![221-7.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626795d1595653658t-221-7.jpg)
Got the Led build, replacement metal bobbin winder from black 221, and white singer sticker.
![221.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626791d1595653658t-221.jpg)
I tried using heat gun to take off the glue residue but was not working. So i just clean with with a bit of alcohol.
![221-2.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626792d1595653658t-221-2.jpg)
Put the singer stick one! SHINY
![221-4.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626793d1595653658t-221-4.jpg)
Now, on to the bobbin winder. As you can tell, the plastic winder was broken. O i decided to transfer the metal bobbin winder from the black.
![221-5.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626794d1595653658t-221-5.jpg)
Here is the end result!
![221-7.jpg](https://www.quiltingboard.com/attachments/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/626795d1595653658t-221-7.jpg)
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