Does anyone know of a FW painter?
 

Hi, all. It's been quite a while since I came to visit but I have a friend that is looking for someone that does the painting of featherweights. I'm sure you all have seen the pictures of red and purple and other colors painted on the FWs. I personally would never do that but I told my friend I'd ask here.

She did have a person in mind that took the machines apart and cleaned them up and then did the painting. But, he is no longer doing it. So, if anyone knows who to contact about doing this, would you please let me know?

Thanks.

I've know people who take their Featherweights to an auto body painter. You'd want to take all of the parts off that you didn't want painted. And thoroughly mask off any internal parts you didn't want paint to get on. We had a lady bring her painted Featherweight to the shop, and some paint had gotten in the wrong spot, and we had to remove it.

I did a google search and a few came up.
Under- Singer Featherweight Painting Services

here's a link to some https://www.google.com/search?q=Sing...hrome&ie=UTF-8

I hope it's a very beaten up machine, because it's nicer to have the original conditon when possible. (I just had to say it...;) )

Thanks, everyone. You've given me some good ideas to pass along to my friend.

I have an old beat up featherweight. I called the sewing repair store and they wanted $200.00 just to take it apart and put it back together. Painting would have been on top of that.

bkay

Bkay, it's a bit of an investment at that price. It's something you do with the machine you like and will use. Considering the price of a new Featherweight or any new machine I guess it's worth it, but to be worth anything it has to be done meticulously.

I totally agree with you, Mickey. I wouldn't do it unless the finish was just awful. But, this friend really wants one candy apple red and she got a machine very cheap. It works well but isn't so pretty.

And, I know it's expensive to do this as well. I'm glad it's not me looking to pay what it costs. But you know how it is when you want something, you just want it.

If you are on Facebook, search for Hodie Doe...He does an AMAZING JOB and I believe his wait list is running just over a year now...................but his results are worth the wait if you want it done and done right.

I passed on a custom painted Featherweight on eBay yesterday. The flowers were hand painted. I spoke to the seller. I have to say I was sorely tempted; I don't have a featherweight and I've never even seen one. Oh well...

I've seen prices for painting online starting at $659!

karen
Vancouver Island

This sold on eBay yesterday for $1,825.

Check out this thread: https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...s-t227504.html

Has she inquired at an auto body shop about painting her machine? It would then be a good paint with nice finish.

I suggested that to my friend as well but she wants someone to do it that would take it all apart and clean everything up /make repairs as needed. Basically, she wants a full service job.

I guess I'm now in on the FW 221 craze. I didn't even know about them until a couple of weeks ago. I've been watching on ebay but prices are going higher as the craze continues. I've seen 2 original 1930's models go for over $800, not even restored. This one is amazing! I'd love to have one like it but I wouldn't have the heart to sew on it. I'd be just sick when it got it's first scratch. I have been looking at the painted ones. Looks like it's cheaper to just order one of theirs rather than try to find one and send it to be completely restored and painted. I can't decide on a color. Mulsanne blue (1970's corvette color???) Decisioins! Decisions! They're all beautiful!

Hi Brenda, $800.00 is insane.
Keep your eyes open- Craig's list, yard and estate sales, Ebay (I know you've been there but I got mine on Ebay for 200 and in great shape).
Also tell your quilty friends you are interested in buying one.
There is one out there with your name on it, trust me! :)