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Singer 221 222k featherweight accessories, replacement parts, service manual. Singer featherweight 221 introduction and tutorial youtube. The singer featherweight is the ultimate blend of simplicity, elegance and performance. And the joy of sewing on a singer featherweight is what its all about. Singer featherweight 221 serial numbers and production dates. The model that singer designated as featherweight was the model 221.
Except for the motors, the mechanical components of all class 221 models 221, 221 1, and 221k were fundamentally unchanged from 1933 through 1961. I enjoy the history of featherweights and differences that occurred over time. Singer sewing machine owners manual 2 pages sewing machine singer 2263 instruction manual 62 pages. Another is a singer souvenir brochure of the 1904 worlds fair in st. Mccallum added funny little stories along the way about his own featherweights and the book was an enjoyable read, if you already have a singer featherweight or if you are considering get one. Singer featherweight 221 2211 221k 222 instruction book. Clarificaton 34 size machine, singer 201, 221 vs 2211. Find great deals on ebay for singer featherweight 221 books. Your machine is different than a singer featherweight model. How to thread a vintage singer featherweight 221 sewing machine and bobbin case duration. A concise history of the featherweight case the singer. For the singer featherweight to truly be portable, however, it also had to have a lightweight and compact case one that. The following chart is provided to help you have a better idea of when your singer featherweight was manufactured.
A singer featherweight is the perfect machine to take to sewing bees if you are just doing piecing, or to take traveling, and this is the perfect book to take along on your kindle, so youll always be able to do whatever you want to do with the machine. These parts and accessories are guaranteed to fit your singer 221 featherweight sewing machine. I have 2 books on antique machines that susan and the group might be interested in. By dave mccallum, this book will teach you everything about how to service and maintain your singer featherweight, and with a friendly voice in the text. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading featherweight 221 the perfect portable.
Vtg 1948 singer featherweight 2211 sewing machine ah557365 w simanco bobbin. How to fix business sewing machine guide books, videos and training programs. From 1933 to this timeline provides a detailed history of the singer featherweight 222 and all the details surrounding this singer sewing machine. Thanks to its popularity, a singer featherweight will retain its value for years to come. I have used my copy over and over for tidbits about the machine and when i need help with the machines workings. See alex askaroff on youtube with a clip on the singer featherweight.
Model 221k featherweights were originally equipped with either 110 volt or 220 volt motors. Using the serial number you can use the charts below to find the date when your machine was given a batch assignment at the factory. Every owner of a featherweight 221 or 221 1 should have this for reference. The featherweight needle throat plate is a valuable piece made with extreme precision. Singer is reputed to be the worlds largest maker of sewing machines.
This book portrays one womans obsession with singer featherweights. The singer featherweight is a model series of lockstitch domestic sewing machines produced. Genuine singer needles should be used in singer machines these needles and their containers are marked with the cornnanys trade mark nco. A may 1950 article from consumers reports or consumers union sorry, unclear here rates the singer 2211 featherweight as a superior buy and notes that is the smallest and lightest machine tested. And its stitches across history, expanded kindle edition by johnsonsrebro, nancy. But for the majority of us passionate vintage sewing machine collectors, its not about the investment, its the experience we value. Singer featherweight 221 2211 221k 222 instruction book manual. Singer vtg featherweight 221 sewing machine parts foot pedal cords. There is part of the original manual in it as well. Vintage 1937 singer 221 featherweight sewing machine. This classic singer 221 1 featherweight portable sewing machine comes with its original carrying case, foot controller and a variety of accessories.
Unfollow singer featherweight to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vtg singer 2211 portable electric sewing machine featherweight w buttonholer. Sep 07, 2019 it shows the featherweight in 2 versions, the first being the model 221 1 and the second is a model 2480 which is a chain stitch for women who prefer this stitch. Get the best deals on 1948 singer featherweight when you shop the. Featherweight 221 the perfect portable by nancy johnsonsrebro. Find great deals on ebay for singer featherweight 221k and singer featherweight 2211. A timeline history of the singer featherweight needle plate. And by the way, even though this sewing machine has always been known as aeoethe featherweight,ae none of them has ever actually carried that name on the machine itself. A featherweight comparison guide specifics of each. Featherweight sewing machine parts singer featherweight parts. The featherweight has a worktable that folds on a hinge to make it easy to fit into the square wooden carrying case. For singer, the number one selling point for the featherweight was its portability with the lightweight design of the machine unique and desirable.
Prized by quilters for their timeless and classic beauty, ruggedness, light weight, and beautiful stitching these machines are often seen at quilting retreats, guild events, classes, and at sitnsews. Vintage singer featherweight tips and tricks in color order. I asked my parents when i was in third grade for my own sewing machine for christmas. Bobbin case for singer 221 featherweight also fits. Nova receives numerous inquiries regarding whether a machine is or is not a featherweight. It has two letters followed by a series of six numbers. To date your singer featherweight, you will need to locate the serial number on the bottom of your machine. Nancys book is all about the history of the featherweight, the different models and accessories.
The elizabethport, nj factory produced singer machines from 19301960, including the featherweight 2211 model during the 1950s. On october 3, 1933, singer commissioned the first batch of 10,000 model 221 sewing machines, marketing them as the singer featherweight. The title says it all this book is all about the singer featherweight 221 model of sewing machine, and it has a wealth. Singer featherweight singer 222, singer 221, sewalot. The quality of the featherweight 222k has not been duplicated. This is an advert from 1957 showing their two best models in the front, the singer 222k and the singer 201k. Singer featherweight 221 sewing machine wcase 1948 works clean estate fresh vintage 1948 singer sewing machine model 221 the featherweight. For the singer featherweight to truly be portable, however, it also had to have a lightweight and compact case one that would hold the machine, controller and all the accessories. Everything and anything you wanted to know about the singer 221 featherweight machine. Your machine truly is a featherweight, but the records were lost or not accurately recorded at the old singer factories. Find great deals on ebay for singer 2211 and singer featherweight. It may seem like just a stationary part, but it must be able to allow the needle to pass through smoothly, the feed dogs to move without rubbing, and the thread to be pulled up through a tight slot. Description machine 221 1, for family use, has a rotary sewing hook and makes the lock.
From 1933 to 1969, this timeline provides a detailed history of the singer featherweight 221, 222 and all the details surrounding this singer sewing machine. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Singer featherweight ii 118 instruction manual pdf. Technically, the majority of machines are model 2211 due to a patent update. A german named karl weisanthal invented a machine it doesnt say it was the first one in 1750. It is a great reference to the care and feeding of the featherweight. The singer 221 featherweight is the most popular sewing machine ever made that is still being widely used. The singer featherweight is a model series of lockstitch domestic sewing machines produced by the singer manufacturing company from 1933 to 1968, significant among sewing machines for their continuing popularity, active use by quilters and high collectors value. Download for free or order a hard copy for tangibility. When singer designed and built this first commercially successful portable sewing machine they got it right. Models 221 and 221 1 were originally equipped with 110120 volt motors. The vintage singer group on yahoo is a big help but i also like the book titled. View and download singer featherweight ii 118 instruction manual online. The singer model 221 has seen some oddities during its manufacturing lifetime and this section is dedicated to making those oddities become known to the featherweight enthusiast.
Books about the featherweight and sewing singer featherweight. Clarificaton 34 size machine, singer 201, 221 vs 2211 okay, i know there is the featherweight, a 34 size machine and a fullsize machine. Unfollow vintage singer featherweight 221 sewing machine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Newest best selling lowest price highest price name az name za. Singer featherweight 221 dating your machine the singer. View and download singer 221 featherweight manual online. Singer featherweight supply the source for singer featherweight, singer featherweight parts, singer featherweight 221 parts, featherweight parts, featherweight sewing machine, featherweight 221, featherweight 222k, featherweight sewing machines, featherweight card table, singer feather weight, singer 301, singer 301a complete. Lets face it, most serious quilters become private detectives searching for the perfect portable, and if they are fortunate they discover a small wonder called the featherweight. Singer is proud to collaborate with making the cut learn more enter sweepstakes see details due to covid19 and the increased need for sewing machines, our service levels have suffered and we are working around the clock to catch up and provide assistance to your most frequently asked questions faq.
New listing vintage 1955 singer featherweight 221 sewing machine with manual vintage 1941 singer 221 featherweight 3110 portable sewing machine works. Singer released its featherweight model lightweight sewing machine to the market. I learned to sew almost 40 years ago at the age of 7. The perfect portable and its stitches across history, expanded third. I believe if i remember correctly though, the 301 uses the same attachments as the 221222 machines. This is one book you will never regret ordering it will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about how to service and maintain your singer featherweight, but with a. Unfollow singer featherweight 221 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Singer featherweight parts, singer featherweight parts. Vintage singer featherweight sewing machine for sale ebay. It shows the featherweight in 2 versions, the first being the model 221 1 and the second is a model 2480 which is a chain stitch for women who prefer this stitch. Serviced vtg singer featherweight 2211 quilters sewing machine attachments new listing 1934 singer vtg featherweight 221 sewing machine parts frame hull vintage 1960s singer 221k white featherweight portable sewing machine wcase.
Timeline history of the singer featherweight the singer. The historical one is called sinceres history of the sewing machine. New listing vintage iron fits inside singer sewing 221 222 featherweight case singer featherweight 221 sewing machine ad942439 year 1935 with case. Singer had mastered and finetuned the details, and as such there really arent any pros or cons that are significant with this era. I had to use a file to flatten the contact bumps on the base before it would twist and lock into position in the socket on my singer featherweight. Understandably, the singer featherweight 221 is still highly prized today, more than 50 years after the last machine was produced at elizabeth, new jersey. He has written extensively for trade magazines, radio, television, books and. And if youre like me, i love my featherweight so much, that i dont like leaving it with someone for any amount of time. We are the internets most active singer featherweight sewing machine dealers and we will buy or can help you sell your singer 221 or 222 featherweight. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The singer model 221 and singer model 222 are dearly sought after and here we discuss a few points to look out for when buying one.
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