featherweight # 2
#51
Originally Posted by Jamiestitcher62
I don't think because Singer is calling this machine a featherweight necessarily means it is of the quality of the antique ones everybody pays big bucks for. I saw it on ebay as well and thought that it was just another cheap Singer machine that they decided to name featherweight. Its looks plastic, not metal. There are plenty of lightweight machines out there that weigh less than 12 lbs. This one is not the same as the black or white ones from the 1930's to 1964.
I would pass on it and pick up a cheap Brother machine for classes.
I think there are 12 bids because people are thinking it will be of the same quality and as collectible as the others.
I would pass on it and pick up a cheap Brother machine for classes.
I think there are 12 bids because people are thinking it will be of the same quality and as collectible as the others.
#52
Originally Posted by redturtle
ok so scratch the first one...i did see a 301...but i think i like the looks of the 221 sooo much better...kinda classy...i luv it in black but does this white one sound ok? TIA
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...13#description
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...13#description
#53
http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-SINGER-FEA...11289702679656
Here is another that has only 1 day and seems no bids yet!$175.00
Here is another that has only 1 day and seems no bids yet!$175.00
#54
#55
Originally Posted by angiecub
Originally Posted by Jamiestitcher62
I don't think because Singer is calling this machine a featherweight necessarily means it is of the quality of the antique ones everybody pays big bucks for. I saw it on ebay as well and thought that it was just another cheap Singer machine that they decided to name featherweight. Its looks plastic, not metal. There are plenty of lightweight machines out there that weigh less than 12 lbs. This one is not the same as the black or white ones from the 1930's to 1964.
I would pass on it and pick up a cheap Brother machine for classes.
I think there are 12 bids because people are thinking it will be of the same quality and as collectible as the others.
I would pass on it and pick up a cheap Brother machine for classes.
I think there are 12 bids because people are thinking it will be of the same quality and as collectible as the others.
Good luck in your search.
#56
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Originally Posted by vickimc
Originally Posted by redturtle
ok so scratch the first one...i did see a 301...but i think i like the looks of the 221 sooo much better...kinda classy...i luv it in black but does this white one sound ok? TIA
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...13#description
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...13#description
#57
I love the white color, but do have concern about the patched power cord. Also, the freight on my FW (without a case) was $38.00 to my location. Your freight could add substantial cost to the total. That being said, the machine looks to be in very good condition. I THINK the power cord could be a small cost to replace, if necessary.
#58
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
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The orignal featherweight was actually the brain child of another company which if I remember correctly sold them under the name 'sewrite'.
The sales spiked every new semester around college dorms.
There was a flat black version for the military. And many unknowing house wives bought what a door to door sales man told them was the very last one.
During the late 40s thru 50s there was a trend of alternative materials for the body of full size machines making thm much lighterand more portable. Many manufactures got in on it.
The 301 is said to be the big sister of the featherweight. Some have a carrying handle, as well as not all have the same lenght extension bed.
The Singer 99 is a smaller version of the popular 66 (notice the number inversion)
The class 15 designs here given to Japan post WWII to help restart their delapidated economy. Singer launched suites. This was ironic because Isaac Singer the original founder of the empire was known to be a cheat, bully and a tiranical businessman who's only pursuit was wealth (and 5 wives). Singer tried to open a plant in Japan and was turned down for several years while they worked at getting their own factories up and running.
Both American and Japanese have their benifits. I tend to think the Japanese have better manuverabilty when I am making precision turns. The foot pedals also tend to be more fine turned so there are no jumps and starts. Both are fine machines not the mention the others out there. We work with mainly vintage machines and put them through a number of paces after cleaning and checking them end to end.
The sales spiked every new semester around college dorms.
There was a flat black version for the military. And many unknowing house wives bought what a door to door sales man told them was the very last one.
During the late 40s thru 50s there was a trend of alternative materials for the body of full size machines making thm much lighterand more portable. Many manufactures got in on it.
The 301 is said to be the big sister of the featherweight. Some have a carrying handle, as well as not all have the same lenght extension bed.
The Singer 99 is a smaller version of the popular 66 (notice the number inversion)
The class 15 designs here given to Japan post WWII to help restart their delapidated economy. Singer launched suites. This was ironic because Isaac Singer the original founder of the empire was known to be a cheat, bully and a tiranical businessman who's only pursuit was wealth (and 5 wives). Singer tried to open a plant in Japan and was turned down for several years while they worked at getting their own factories up and running.
Both American and Japanese have their benifits. I tend to think the Japanese have better manuverabilty when I am making precision turns. The foot pedals also tend to be more fine turned so there are no jumps and starts. Both are fine machines not the mention the others out there. We work with mainly vintage machines and put them through a number of paces after cleaning and checking them end to end.
#59
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
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By the way- if you''re set on buying a featherweight, don't fall for the line of it's tuned well because I know what a perfect stitch looks like. Anyone can fine tune a stitch if they take the time especially on a featherweight in good condition- they are one of the simplist machines to fine tune unless you are starting from a junk piece. Like I said we work with vintage machines and there are those who will sell you an as is which could be a big mistake and those who give you a song and dance about their dear little machine jacking the price up. Be careful and check your seller.
#60
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Originally Posted by redturtle
umm...i am probably gonna take some classes and my machine is too heavy to carry around....sooo...is this a good "deal"...TIA
http://cgi.ebay.com/Singer-Featherwe...item3cb5b99d3f
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If you are wanting a true featherweight, you will pay more, around $200 and up unless you can find one at an estate sale or a garage sale, and someone just wants to get rid of it.
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