Oh fantastic! I'm so happy for you...... What an absolute doll! Congratulations on a wonderful find and a great son for spotting it!

wooooo hoooo congrats the fact that it was there today means it was meant for you to give it a good home

I have a case of machine envy now

Beautiful and I am so happy for you. Have fun using it, should probably oil real good and grease it also if it comes with grease. Probably been a while since it was oiled.

Thanks so much for everyone's good wishes and info.I did oil every place shown in manual, and put motor lube stuff in where indicated. I think I need a new belt, it is cracked, and flaking when I run machine. Also can't get the lightbulb to lock in.But other than that she seems to run great, so quiet.I will be checking the Vintage Machine section, I think I saw someone here sells parts. So many helpful quilters on this Forum!

I'm as excited (all most) as if I'd gotten it! I'm so happy for you. A sewing room just isn't totally complete without a Featherweight. I have a black one and thought my room was complete but now it looks like I'm going to have to search for at least one other color.

Oh, I am sew happy for you! I was waiting with baited breath until I could get on this evening to get the news!
The whole shebang with books, bobbins, feet and all! What a great find! Congratulations! Did you play the lottery today?

So glad you got it; a real beauty.

sOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad you got her

Wowser! What an unheard of deal you have there! I am so very happy & excited for you. She is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations.

How exciting for you!!! It looks brand new, and boy is she cute!

Aaaaaawwwwwww!! This is unbeliveable! So glad that you got it,,,now go sew on it and show us what you have made with it.
The manual, box and all is in pristine condition!

I am sew happy for you. I have my MIL's Featherweight and I am not interested in anything else. They are truly wonderful machines!

Hey...do you need an extra sister that you can leave that machine to in the will ? LOL

Wow!!! Congratulations! That's a beautiful machine.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: I'm sew green with envy!!! You have definitely hit the jackpot with that BEAUTY!!!!
Your DS wins Son of the Year Award too!!

Good job shopping!!!!! That is a bargain to be sure. If you need to find a way to get the musty smell out, pm me. I have a couple of ways, depending on how bad the smell is.

Good job!!! Good eye!!! Excellent bargain!

Congratulations, it was meant to be....

So glad it was still there waiting for you, congrats.

I'm so glad you got your treasure of a lifetime!! I was hoping you'd tell us!!

I'm so happy for you. Congratulations on your new baby. She is a beauty. Looks like brand new. She was well taken care of. Have fun!!

WOW!!! What luck! And what a son!! Happy sewing...this machine looks brand new as do the accessories! Enjoy it! Can't wait to hear how it sews (purrs)!

What a lucky find. Obviously this one was suppose to be yours. It waited for you

Wow!!! What a find. Good for you and lots of great sewing with it.

I've heard dryer sheets work too, close the cover for awhile....I just love it...book isn't even creased LOL

As for the musty smell, I've heard many people say they just set it outside in the sun for several hours and that did the trick. If it's really bad, you might have to do it for a few days. Someone mentioned oder eaters for shoes, this also works. I've not tried the dryer sheets, but I don't see why this wouldn't work.

Omigosh--that is fantastic! People would pay more than $45 for just the accessories. I have a 1938 model, 'Miss Olivia', that I take to any workshop that needs only a straight stitch.

rusty

Wow...great find!!!! When I got one of my featherweights the case smelled a bit musty as well. I put a bar of dove soap in it and shut it for a couple of days...really helped! Congratulastions!!!!

so happy for you - I bought one similar at a rummage sale, but it needs a tune up which is going to cost a few bucks from what the dealer in AZ tells me - like close to $100.. but Im anxious to get it fixed too.. good luck with yours and enjoy

OMGosh! Unbelieveable. Good thing the guy didn't know what it is worth. Has Billy seen it yet?
I am in the library using their puter and they actually looked at me goofy when I saw the picture and made an exclamation!
You scored bigtime, girl. Nice job.
Oh, if you need someone to will it to, I will be happy to PM you my name and addy.

I am so happy for you. She is a beauty. Congrats on you fantastic find.

You got the million dollar jackpot. Clue...it threads outside to inside...Send pictures of your first project. You'll be dragging this machine around for years. You owe your son a big hug!!

I'm happy for you.

I'm so happy for you that you got such a great machine and at a great price. i'm green with envy. enjoy!

I am so happy that your baby was there waiting for you. I have a few old old Singers and a Featherweight and they are the best. I just recently figured out how to use the wonderful RUFFLER..... I see from the picture you have one....it is the best when you have a little girl to sew for....try it out. If you don't have the book email me and I will tell you how I use mine.....good luck and enjoy

Beautiful machine.....add my name to the green list.

Ugh, I never find deals like that...happy for you though!!!

Jenna

congratulations on a good buy. be sure to give her some oil before you sew. she might be thirsty from sitting so long. in the back of the book there is a place that tells you where to put the oil. there are a lot of places, so be patient while you do this,. also lay her on her back and unscrew the big nut on the bottom. this will expose the big cog. if the grease is dark, and not transparent, it is best to take her in and have that grease removed and new put on it. if you have a talented mechanic, he may know how to use a brush and solvent, and remove the grease, and then apply new grease. it isn't hard to do. i have a metal handled brush, and i put a cloth down to absorb the runoff, and then i let it air dry for an hour, after wiping it down, then reapply the grease generously. hand crank it for a few turns before you run it. hope this hepls.

Wow, you ar sooooooo lucky!

Enjoy!

It you put some bounce sheets in your case that will help, i would also let it sit out in the sun for a while. I keep the bounce sheets in my case all the time