I answered a freecycle ad that said

"Small black Singer portable electric sewing machine with foot pedal - from 1940s, with instruction booklet, in black carrying case."

BUT, the ad was already six hours old and I was told it had been claimed. What a great surprise to open my email today and find that the person never showed up, so I could have it.

I ran over there (20 miles away) and it turned out to be a Featherweight 221-1!! The case is not musty, just dusty, and the machine itself just has scratches on the bed. However, it appeared the motor had seized. I oiled it and that didn't help.

So, I got out the flashlight and magnifying glass and found some strong black thread stuck in the bobbin racer. Took almost an hour to get it out (thank goodness for tiny exacto knives!), and once it was out.....she works great! It came with all attachments and the original manual.

Now to name her. I'm thinking Freida sounds about right.

Last week, I bought a machine in a sewing table for $10 on Craig's list and it turned out to be a Singer 66-16 in great condition with all attachments and manual.

Now to find a Singer 301 and I will have all I have been looking for.

Diane

What a great find!

WoW!!!!!

Lucky, lucky, lucky you!!!!!

Fantastic! So happy for you!

Holy Cow!!!! You lucky girl :) Enjoy Frieda!!

I love that you are going to call her "Freida"! :) Lucky you.

Wow! Congrats on Freida!Maybe my ship will come in someday.

Lucky you!! You should spell it "Freeda".

Wow how lucky I am so glad for you

Lucky you!!

OMG!!! Such luck!! "Freesia" is also a good name!

Wow what a blessing.
Thanks for sharing your gift with us.
Pictures to follow?

No fair!

*yes, I will have some whine with my cheese, thank you*

lol lol lol

You are blessed...should change your name to "luckyduck" lol :) Enjoy and good luck with your hunt.

Oh! I like that better than Freida! Thanks!

Yes, I am beyond lucky to find this machine. I have been searching for two years for a Featherweight, and I just knew I would find one someday. I did write to the previous owner to thank her and ask for the history of the machine.

No pix, camera is lost, but we all know what they look like anyway.

Still grinning ear to ear over this!

Diane

You are one lucky person. I have never come across a free Featherweight. Around here, they are worth their weight in gold they are so expensive. The one I have, I got from Ebay about 8 years ago and I paid around $250 for it.

Enjoy your new toy - they are so much fun to use.

WOW!! Two out of three, and one of them was free? Lucky You!! Quite a streak you have going :D:D:D

Love the name Frieda!!

Wow, you're coming up with the gold :thumbup: Good for you!!

What a find!

wow score

:mrgreen: MY FACE!
If this were me, I'd be too excited to sew for a month!

Some people have all the luck. Send some our way!!!!!!!

Wow! You really scored! It was meant to be!

Love the name Frieda!![/quote]

Me too. :-D :-D :-D

Congrats, nice to see it go to someone who will love and take care of it, than a picker that would turn around and sell it for big bucks. Since you're having a lucky day, maybe a lotto ticket is in order

Congratulations! Welcome to the Featherweight club- you will love it.

Wow! Fantastic. Would love to have one.

Congratulations! I know how excited you must be. I found my first Featherweight at an antique shop for $18. But your deal was much better!

Happy sewing!

Great job.....you have the touch right now. I hope you continue to get great finds! :) :) :)

Congrats! What a great find. Love the name.

Wow, what a great find. And you sure can't beat the price. Post a pic when you have time.

Just got an email from the lady who gave me the Featherweight. It had belonged to her grandmother who was from Philidelphia. So, I asked for her grandmother's first name and hopefully, I will like it enough to give the machine that name, otherwise it is still between Freida and Feesia, cuz I really like both.

Diane

Congratulations!!! :thumbup:

...and the history, too-what a treasure! You will have a name, whether you use it or not, to put with the machine. I'd think of this lady every time I used it!

That is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!! You have to name her something with Free in it like you said.
I am so happy for you!!! FW is such a fun machine!! I love mine even though I paid a lot for it lol
WOWWWWWWWWWWWW :D Santa came to you early!!!

Doncha just LOVE Freeecycle!?! I've gotten tons of great stuff on it. Congrats on your find.

You are a very lucky lady! Congrats!!

Congrats on your great find! :)