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CircleSquare 10-17-2010 01:20 PM

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I have just inherited this machine from my MIL. I have dated it as a 1936 model. It was in a factory in Savannah and had been converted to electric before my MIL bought it when the WPA dissolved and closed the sewing room. The Serial Number is AE199.247.

amma 10-17-2010 01:21 PM

I don't think it is... sorry :(
But it is a great machine to own :D:D:D

Charlee 10-17-2010 01:23 PM

No...not a featherweight...it's a 201 :)

How fun to know the history of the machine!!

cabinqltr 10-17-2010 01:23 PM

No, not a featherweight. They are much smaller. One thing to always look for in a featherweight is the table to the left of the needle folds up over the end pf the machine.
You still have a treasure. Enjoy it.

CarrieAnne 10-17-2010 01:42 PM

Its really pretty!

Prism99 10-17-2010 02:43 PM

If it's a 201, that's a wonderful machine to have! They are workhorses and last forever.

CircleSquare 10-17-2010 06:19 PM

Thanks for all your replies. I am happy to have this machine and I will treasure it!

littlehud 10-17-2010 09:04 PM

It may not be a featherweight but it sure is pretty.

cjaye44 10-18-2010 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee
No...not a featherweight...it's a 201 :)

How fun to know the history of the machine!!

Charlee, look at the harp space on that beauty! If the feed dogs were covered, could it be used to FMQ?

Charlee 10-18-2010 05:40 AM

Yep! Actually, the feed dogs drop on the 201 models...or they do on mine anyway...you have to lift the machine and flip a lever on the bottom to drop them...it's a great FMQ machine! :)


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