JaniceP

My case was also musty. I put some newspaper inside and a couple of dryer sheets, it seemed to help.

cricket_iscute

That is an amazing machine. Be careful not to scratch it. You got an excellent deal.

Yooper32

Lucky you, that machine looks in almost pristine condition and the price is probably the best I have ever heard.

nanna-up-north

Congrats! FWs are so much fun. I'm up to 5 now.... it's a crazy obsession, isn't it? I'm still looking for a white one and a 222 (open arm FW). Enjoy!

Gramkc

Congratulations, it looks beautiful. I recently acquired a FW that was musty. Because of the rare sunny days in VT in tne winter I started with a refrigerator box of baking soda. Closed up the case for about a week then on the first nice day put it outside opened and let the sun work its magic. The sunshine worked wonders. Enjoy your new. Baby.

Redsquirrel

honestly, if the case smell won't go away, I would not use it and get a rolling tote bag. I stopped using my featherweight case to go to quilt guild meetings because the handle is starting to go and I recked my knee. So now I use a rolling suitcase tote bag, and its AWESOME. I love it so much. I wish I got the roller bag before. Best thing ever.

tenngal

You got a great deal. I used everything on the musty smell and Skunkies from Wal-mart worked the best. I now keep an open bar of good smelling soap wrapped in a paper towel in each of my 5 cases. I'd leave the cord alone unless you feel like there's a problem - and ALWAYS unplug when not in use.