Machine 2211, for family use, has a rotary sewing hook and makes the lock stitch. 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. Singer sewing machine parts, model list, sewing machine, brother sewing machines, singer, singer sewing machine, singer sewing machines parts, singer sewing machine manual, singer industrial sewing machine, featherweight, singer sewing, machine parts, singer, singer company, singer athena, singer futura, singer stylist, singer touch and sew, singer featherweight. Singer featherweight 221 serial numbers and production dates. Singer featherweight sewing machine model 221 instruction. At first glance, one might mistakenly dismiss the featherweight as a toy, but with its ample extension bed, i find that sewing on the 221 feels little different from sewing on a larger machine. I just came across an article on the cost of singer 221 featherweights in the early 1930s years. Please know that much of the historical data included in this book is based on conjecture and surrounding mystery, but some still find this information fun to peruse and take note of. This is a handson class that most featherweight owners are going to want to take. Six years later production started on the now know as the ultimate featherweight, the 222 freearm, an absolute revelation, the not so often seen whitegreen model which was made in very limited numbers until 1964. I purchased it so i could begin servicing my own machine, as my local source is aging and i dont know how much longer he will want to continue his work. Singer featherweight 221 and 222 led light bulb available in bright white or warm. The following chart is provided to help you have a better idea of when your singer featherweight was manufactured. I did a bit of follow up research and came up with some, to put it mildly, amazing numbers.
This unique offer is for a beautiful original singer featherweight 221 sewing. By dave mccallum, this book will teach you everything about how to service and maintain your singer featherweight, and with a friendly voice in. Alphasew sewing machine case replica of the original singer 221 featherweight sewing machine carrying case. The perfect portable and its stitches across history. Singer featherweight 221 book third edition by nancy. Her goal is to keep these machines sewing for many years.
Infoopinions please on singer 3120 and singer 221 hi all, i am looking to purchase a featherweight machine to go along with my singer 66 i inherited from my greatgrandma. I supply used featherweight sewing machines of a very high standard fully serviced and ready for your workshop. Singer featherweight 221 book third edition by nancy johnson. One of the iconic features of the 221 is its extension bed, a feature shared by its larger slant shank cousin the singer 301a. S i n g e r 221k featherweight portable electric sewing machine part three sewing a seam. To celebrate the holidays at desk daves featherweight factory, and our special promotion with quilt magazine, we proudly offer this one of a kind and rare edition choose your own color singer featherweight sewing machine to commemorate this very special occasion. And if youre like me, i love my featherweight so much, that i dont like leaving it with someone for any amount of time. Cost of a singer 221 featherweight fabulous singer. Everything and anything you wanted to know about the singer 221 featherweight. So, if the website looks different and the format has changed from what you remember, this is the reason. Featherweight 221the perfect portable by nancy johnsonsrebro. Model 222 featherweight made only at singers kilbowie plant the singer 222 featherweight was introduced in 1953 and should have been the worthy successor to the featherweight 221 but so successful was the earlier machine that production continued in parallel. Singer featherweight 221 perfect portable book the singer.
The date often given by the singer corporation as a machines birthdate is actually the date the batches of serial numbers were released for production. If we dont have a listing for the name, please use the search function to see if there is any mention of it on our site. 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. Read like youre having a conversation with an old friend, dave will guide you through each step of routine maintenance, servicing, repair and cleaning as. Featherweight 221 the perfect portable johnsonsrebro, nancy on.
Singer featherweight sewing machine model 221 instruction manual book. Dont let this diminutive half sized cutie fool you, this is one the most robust and capable portable machines on the market today. The singer featherweight 221, with proper maintenance, can last for years and rarely malfunctions. This book covers every aspect of featherweight 221 maintenance and repair that the home sewer will encounter. It is a great reference to the care and feeding of the featherweight. Singer featherweight 221 perfect portable book the. Model 222 featherweight made only at singers kilbowie plant the 222k was introduced in the mid 1950s and should have been the worthy successor to the featherweight 221 but so successful was the earlier machine that production overlapped by a number of years. The featherweight has a worktable that folds on a hinge to make it easy to fit into the square wooden carrying case.
Tan 221 j singer featherweight sewing machine fw384 1962 model. Get tips, photographs and a complete chart to determine your. How to troubleshoot a singer featherweight 221 ehow. Singer featherweight 221 book third edition by nancy johnsonsrebro. Your own color singer featherweight 221 sewing machine. Read like youre having a conversation with an old friend, dave will guide you through each step of routine maintenance, servicing, repair and cleaning as well as diving into some basic restoration. I have a singer featherweight sewing machinemodel 221. View and download singer 221 featherweight manual online.
Featherweight maintenance quilts plus specializes in singer featherweight 221 sales and maintenance. Singer featherweight parts, singer featherweight parts. Included is the bobbin case, various attachments, old manual and the case. Production of the 221 started in the uk at what was then singers largest factory in 1949. Featherweight 221 the perfect portable paperback august 16, 2010 by nancy johnsonsrebro author. This lovely 221 featherweight is one of the last to feature an original style badge, which singer modified in 1951.
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From what i find it is like a 221 featherweight only has 110 or 120 motor, looks exactly the same, only isnt called a 221 but is called 3120 or maybe it is a 221 category 3120here are some links to what i found. Featherweight history at your fingertips enjoy an entertaining look at the history of the featherweight sewing machine expanded third edition updated with the latest research packed with photos, stories, and handy information. If you cant find what youre looking for or have a featherweight 221 sewing machine question, send john an email. And its stitches across history, expanded third edition 3 expanded by nancy johnsonsrebro, frank srebro isbn.
It has reverse feeding mechanism by means of which the machine stitches as readily in a reverse direction as it does in a forward direction. Those fantastic featherweights dvd 2008 and the featherweight 221 and i book 2004. I checked all plugs to wall, to machine itself and those contacts are fine. The quality of the featherweight 222k has not been duplicated. A short history of the featherweight 221222 sewing machine. Featherweight 221 the perfect portable by nancy johnsonsrebro. It is titled the perfect portable by nancy johnsonsrebro.
Throughout its production lifetime, singer manufactured over 2 million 221s. Somehow almost 250,000 families managed to raise the money to buy a 221 featherweight in the 1930s despite there being a depression. While the demand for 221 featherweights is high, they are by no means rare, after all, these black beauties were in production for over 40 years. View and download singer 221 service manual online. This singer featherweight model 221 instruction manual has been masterfully reset and is a complete reprint of the original. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Find great deals on ebay for singer featherweight 221k and singer featherweight 2211. The singer featherweight maintenance log book was designed to keep with your machines whether you have only one featherweight that you use and enjoy or an entire collection that you rotate through. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Maintenance log book for singer featherweight 221 222. 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. The vintage singer group on yahoo is a big help but i also like the book titled. Singer 221222k featherweight accessories, replacement parts, service manual.
A largeprint featherweight 221 instruction manual has been reprinted for inclusion as well. Those fantastic featherweights dvd 2008 and the featherweight 221 and i book 2004 david mccallum on. The singer featherweight 221 book that many people request and enjoy. We have singer featherweight sewing machines available for sale on our sales site. This book has all the instrictions for using the featherweight 221 as well as instructions for using several attachments. Find great deals on ebay for singer 221 1 and singer featherweight. Singer sewing machine model 15, 66, 99, featherweight 221,222.
The singer featherweight 221 is a strong, sturdy machine built of steel parts with a steel casing. This is one of the colors that is harder to find especially in this nice condition. All the fun and beautiful ways we use and enjoy our machines, from repaints to. We also offer quarterly classes in the cleaning and care of your featherweight. Download for free or order a hard copy for tangibility. This manual was printed by singer manufacturing company in the early 19. Please know that much of the historical data included in this book is based on conjecture and surrounding mystery, but some still. 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. Featherweight parts and supplies hen scratch quilting. Tan 221 j singer featherweight sewing machine sold cindy. If you have any interest at all in vintage sewing machines youve most likely have heard of singers famous featherweight. These machines are wildly popular with collectors and home sewers, as they are easy to maintain and simple to fix. 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.