Featherweight 221, 1953
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Featherweight 221, 1953
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Bought this today, have a little buyers remorse as, after reading folks say they would not pay over a certain amount, I may have overspent at $300. She does come with a one year warranty from the shop, however. Unfortunately I got her home and realized there is no belt (I will call in the morning). The little screw that holds the feet on is missing, and I can't get the storage shelf in the box to sit far enough down to close the lid. Other than that she is really pretty
Will my 401 feet fit her?
i spent too much? That is what they have been listing for around here on Craigslist.
Bought this today, have a little buyers remorse as, after reading folks say they would not pay over a certain amount, I may have overspent at $300. She does come with a one year warranty from the shop, however. Unfortunately I got her home and realized there is no belt (I will call in the morning). The little screw that holds the feet on is missing, and I can't get the storage shelf in the box to sit far enough down to close the lid. Other than that she is really pretty
Will my 401 feet fit her?
i spent too much? That is what they have been listing for around here on Craigslist.
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If she's recently serviced and comes with a warranty, then I don't feel you overspent. I paid $250 for mine that had been sitting on a shelf for years - it was in serious need of a good cleaning and to have all the tangled thread removed from the bobbin race.
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She is beautiful, she seems to be very clean, in great condition...but I haven't sewn on her yet. I think the cord has been replaced, or it has been kept in great shape. There is a straight stitch plate on her. I will have to look for some feet, as there is not a regular sewing foot or a quarter inch foot. There is a straight stitch foot, I think (tiny hole only). But I need the little screw that screws them on.
Hoping to have her necessary parts to take on vacation with us in a week or so. I'd love to do some piecing while away.
i haven't named her yet, the effect of buyers remorse and falsely telling myself I might take her back...but, when I do name her, she will be called Eva, after my seamstress grandmother, Eva Gertrude ((Gertrude is my 401's name....she looks more like a Gertrude). Thanks, tho, I feel better about the price.
Will try the box fitting again. I am wondering if she's not in her original box. (Box below)
Best place to find parts??
Thank you!
Hoping to have her necessary parts to take on vacation with us in a week or so. I'd love to do some piecing while away.
i haven't named her yet, the effect of buyers remorse and falsely telling myself I might take her back...but, when I do name her, she will be called Eva, after my seamstress grandmother, Eva Gertrude ((Gertrude is my 401's name....she looks more like a Gertrude). Thanks, tho, I feel better about the price.
Will try the box fitting again. I am wondering if she's not in her original box. (Box below)
Best place to find parts??
Thank you!
Last edited by Mdaniels; 08-22-2013 at 04:37 PM.
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Also, you can buy a straight stitch walking foot and other supplies through Sew Classic. http://www.sew-classic.com/
Lots of us here buy many of our supplies from Jenny.
Lots of us here buy many of our supplies from Jenny.
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