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03-24-2011, 05:40 AM

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Doreen

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Wow! The cover for 75.00 on Ebay! Too much. The card is a great idea,

03-24-2011, 05:49 AM

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LuvQuiltin

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I remember many years ago my mom also used a cardboard to make a cover for the feed dogs. I don't think she used anything else.

03-24-2011, 05:53 AM

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Scrap Happy

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Congratulations on your new FW! They are great little machines. I got my 1st FW in January and could sell her for more than what I paid for her but NO WAY would I.

03-24-2011, 06:03 AM

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katier825

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I think most low shank feet will fit the featherweight. I also heard that a card to cover the feed dogs will work. I have not tried that yet.

03-24-2011, 06:11 AM

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annesthreads

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

I think most low shank feet will fit the featherweight. I also heard that a card to cover the feed dogs will work. I have not tried that yet.

Thankyou - I think I'll investigate the modern feet : I'm not a purist, if it'll be much cheaper!
Looking on Ebay I was a bit confused by this item

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SINGER-FEA...item43a56e16dd

It doesn't look the same as the photo of the feed cover in my handbook: is it for a later model?

03-24-2011, 06:27 AM

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quiltsRfun

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Try this site. Not vintage attachments but the prices are good.

http://www.221parts.com/attachment.htm

03-24-2011, 06:32 AM

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Donna Mae

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I love my 1952 featherweight.
simple quilter

03-24-2011, 06:44 AM

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annesthreads

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

Try this site. Not vintage attachments but the prices are good.

http://www.221parts.com/attachment.htm

That looks really useful - thanks.

03-24-2011, 06:47 AM

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irishrose

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http://www.april1930s.com/ had everything you'll need for your FW. She specializes in them, though does have my 301 accesssories available. Her darning foot is the best I've seen, though mine is slant needle, so it may be different. I love no shipping. The shipping is prompt and the packaging attractive.

They are cute machines. What are you naming your new girl?

03-24-2011, 06:49 AM

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featherweight

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Quote:

Originally Posted by annesthreads

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsb142

I'm a new quilter. At my quilting class a couple of the ladies had Featherweights. I fell in love. I was able to find one on Ebay for a reasonable price. It sews like a dream. I definitely wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it.

Linda

This morning I've taken delivery of mine and am absolutely thrilled. It's so beautiful, and sews so smoothly. I found mine on Ebay too: it's obviously been cherished and is in wonderful condition. Even the case looks like new. We're both 1953 babies, and I think the FW is doing better than me :)
One question: there's no darning foot or feed dog cover included: does anyone know if I'm likely to be able to obtain them?

Yes, you can purchase all kinds of feet for them on the internet and sometimes Ebay has them.