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04-10-2011, 12:01 PM

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tangledthread

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Hello, I needed to hi-jack a post to add a pic..I just bought this little darling and will pick it up next week. I was wondering if you can tell me anything about it by the numbers here or do I need to wait and get the serial number off the bottom? If anyone has a 222k, can you tell me how she sews? I have heard so many good things about Featherweights I just couldn't pass this one up - btw, her name is Maggie. Funny how I new her name the moment I saw her pics...

Very nice find! The 222's (with the freearm capability) are harder to come by than the 221s, as less were made.

Thanks, I can't wait to get her here safe and sound and find out more about her.

04-10-2011, 12:01 PM

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jtapp9

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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http://littlerock.craigslist.org/atq/2316216944.html

I think i'm gonna call about this one. Can anyone clue me in about this model? Is it worth it?

TIA

Basically a stripped-down Singer 99. No light fixture. Easiest one to convert to HC.

What is HC?

04-10-2011, 12:09 PM

#13853

misseva

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/atq/2316216944.html

I think i'm gonna call about this one. Can anyone clue me in about this model? Is it worth it?

TIA

Basically a stripped-down Singer 99. No light fixture. Easiest one to convert to HC.

What is HC?

HC = hand crank

04-10-2011, 12:39 PM

#13854

vintagemotif

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Originally Posted by BoJangles

Here are the pictures of Kathie's cabinet before and after she had it re-finished!

Kathie you did an excellent job restoring that cabinet.
Very NICE!

04-10-2011, 12:40 PM

#13855

vintagemotif

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I'm enjoying seeing all the new vintage machines. Thanks for posting and sharing your finds. Enjoy!

04-10-2011, 12:45 PM

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Lostn51

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Originally Posted by featherweight

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

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http://littlerock.craigslist.org/atq/2316216944.html

I think i'm gonna call about this one. Can anyone clue me in about this model? Is it worth it?

TIA

OK, I found this much out. He says it does not say singer on the machine but that he's heard they were made by singer. But I guess I've learned from here that there were other companies that made knock offs??? Are they as equally as good or no?

I seen one of these in a thrift store a couple of weeks ago.
The one I seen was the same size as the 99K. Looked identical to it but said Spartan on it. Really a nice machine.

The Spartan is a Singer. It was their lower line of machines that they tried to sell but never really took off. The Spartan 192 (identical to the Singer 99) was a limited run and they are very sought after. The Spartans and the White Featherwieghts were the low priced introductory models that Singer sold.

Billy

04-10-2011, 12:48 PM

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Lostn51

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This is the only Featherwieght that I will ever own. I have been looking for one that was not out in the stratosphere on the price. If you paid anything under $800 you got a steal!

That is a nice machine!!!!!

Billy

04-10-2011, 01:02 PM

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olddognewtrick

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I'm so new to computing and quilting but I'm eager to learn... I have an old singer 503 from early 60's,ingood shape I think but missing attachments and manual.