Looks like she had an easy life or a really nice touch up. Enjoy!

Welcome to the board and the wonderful world of FW's!

Congratulations on getting your Featherweight! I have one too, but lately I’ve gotten caught up in industrial machines. Can we see a photo of your Singer 16-188?

I passed one up about 50 miles from me a couple of weeks ago. I’ll probably regret that decision. I’ve had remorse from passing up machines before, so this one will probably be another one....

CD in Oklahoma

Gorgeous looking machine! Well maintained as far as cosmetics. Hope it sews well for you!

Lucky you!!

Awesome, congrats!!!

Welcome to the QB. Enjoy your FW. May it be first of manyyyyyyy

thanks. i tried sewing but for some reason the tension is not right. played with the bobbin tension and thread tension but can't get it the right way? the stitch looks like this. any advise guys ? thanks.

totally. there's this estate sale in my area that i missed. they're selling a FW. deng - i should have gotten that too. maybe a 222 will be nice to have. thanks.

here's my 16-188. story of this one - i was looking at CL and found this 16-188 that was listed for $1. you know how CL works - when it's $1 on the header it means more when you open and read the contents of the ads. out of curiosity i emailed the guy and it took me a couple emails for him to reply. i clearly asked him if he is really selling it for $1 ! he said yes. he just want this out of the house. it's just 12 miles from me so no biggie. drove there and i saw the machine just sitting on the curve. i was like - what - anyone can just grab that and run. called the guy and talked to him and was nice enough to even help me carry it in my truck. when i saw that everything looks ok i grabbed a $1 and added $4 more. i was like thanks for helping me. just waiting for some parts i ordered online and i will try to run it. thanks.