Congratulations! You will enjoy this machine.

congrats and welcome to the FW club!!!

What a find. You just never know what they are going to have on their shelves. Congratulations on your being in the right place at the right time. Now, go out and get that lottery ticket!

Wow, what a find! I love to look....never found such a good deal! Congratulations on your new baby!!,

I have found that most of the Goodwill Stores post items like vintage Singer sewing machines in Craigslist and on EBay with buyer paying much more plus shipping. I stopped going to Goodwill because they do that. Other thrift and recycle centers like St Vincent DePaul and Salvation Army don't appear to sell online to get higher prices.

You found a beauty. Even if you have to buy a bobbin case and foot pedal you made out well.

You sure must live right.

bobbin cases for vintage machines have become the current rage. They can junk the rest of the machine and make good $$'s on the bobbin cases and just throw them in a padded mailer...no packing!

I've heard it is a good idea if you are at a class to take the bobbin case with you if you go out during lunch break. Sad but true.

That is sad that you can't trust people at something like a sewing class.

As far as the non-profits selling online to get a higher price goes, why shouldn't they? The money goes to good causes and it's no different than anyone else who tries to get the best price possible. I actually like Goodwill's site. It gives me access to a far larger selection of machines than I would ever have if I only shopped local and the prices are still lower than your average Ebay seller wants.

I have had good luck locally too and do prefer it because then I don't have to pay shipping but it's nice to have the option.
Rodney

congratulations and enjoy your new little girl. I am sure there are people here that can help you with your missing pieces.

That is a dream I have to own one of my own...Wow...

Congratulations on your FW! That's terriffic! My son bought mine at the local Goodwill Store, complete with bobbin case and foot pedal. No attachments and no case, but she sure sews beautifully. She was manufactured in 1954, and is in pristine condition! He paid $50.00 which I think is a good price.

You got a great deal! And your FW is beautiful!

Jeanette

Wonderful find and welcome to the club! There are several websites that sell 221 parts. I have used www.221parts.com and had good luck. Just type in 221 parts and see what you can find. I have also seen people sell parts on ebay.

There is also a featherweight yahoo group,moderated by a gentleman from England that sells featherweights. It is very interesting.

Will you please come down off the ceiling !!! A great find and I KNOW you'll love it.
Dodee

She sure is beautiful! I am happy for you....what a steal!

my featyerweight
 

while at the local quilt store while in lake havasu arizona last winter the store owner had a featherweight for sale. $295. case and just serviced. i asked if it was a featherweight as i'd never seen a tan one before. she assured me it was. being the skeptic i am i headed home to do some research. went back several weeks later and noticed it proudly displayed with a new price $200 more. i asked her about the new price and she said she to had done some research and realized she had under priced it but since she offered it to me at the other price she would honor her offer. needless to say i grabbed it this time. SANDI is a 1961 beauty and i love her

Great find....

Doesn't matter the cost to get her running again ---- things like this just don't happen every day. Congrats.

Make sure that you buy original parts like the bobbin case and bobbins. Universal foot controller is ok to use.

That is an awesome find

This is called being in the right place at the right time. The sewing machine fairy blessed you today ( they do not bless that often so enjoy). hehe

The 301 controller that comes with machines sold in a carrying case will work. Many of the 301's sold in a cabinet have a 2-prong controller cable that plugs into the bottom connector on the machine. A separate cord with the Singer Bakelite plug powers the machine separately. That setup will not work on a FW.

Actually Caroline, I have a 301 that I inherited from my Mom and I ran to borrow the footpedal/powercord and the bobbin case and now I just have to figure out why the top thread isn't picking up the bobbin thread but the motor runs and she purrs like a little kitten ! I AM SO EXCITED (yes, I'm yelling, lol) this is the deal of a lifetime and I have been wanting a FW for several years now. Color me happy!

Good For YOU!!! She now has a forever home....:thumbup:

Really good chance that the needle is in backwards or that it's threaded backwards. Those are the 2 most common reasons for skipped stitches on a featherweight. NFL - Needle Flat Left and thread it right to left.

The needle's flat will be on the same side as the "flat" part of the throat plate, and if you're head is almost touching the pillar of the machine to see to thread it, you're going the right way.

SCORE! Congrats!