Rhodim

I was at a Goodwill and bought a Featherweight from 1924 in the cabinet with all the feet. It operates manually and needs a new belt.

I paid only $65, so I bought it.....

I am a quilter and sew on a Bernina and or a Janome.

Should I repair the machine and sew on it or is it for decoration?

Not sure about all the accessories.

Advise and counsel please.....

StephT

I would fix it and sew on it. Good luck. I just bought a 48 FW....it hangs up on the bobbin so I can't wait to start sewing on her.

NJ Quilter

After servicing, I would certainly sew with it! I have a FW that I use; a 15-91 that I have used but am actually looking to get rid of simply due to lack of space; and my primary machine is a Viking computerized machine. Enjoy that little beauty.

Candace

I doubt it's a Featherweight in a table for that price.

quiltsRfun

If you can get it to sew you should use it. You'll be amazed at the quality of the stitching.

mlmack

Not to mention that the Featherweights didn't even exist in 1924.

Can a Featherweight even be used in a treadle cabinet?

SteveH

could be a Sewhandy. Often mistaken for early Featherhead bait....

Cecilia S.

Now you've got me curious... Rhodim, could you post a photo of your new baby? Thanks :-)

Stitchnripper

yes, looking forward to a photo and I say fix up and use. I got a treadle and it is really fun to sew on. Quiet!!!!

mckwilter

Singer didn't start manufacturing Featherweights until the 1930s. You can check the serial number here http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html and see what model machine you have.

Most of the Singer feet for the older machines were interchangeable, so if you have a manual for one of the older machines, the instructions will probably work for this one or you can search the internet for a manual for that model machine.