Prism99

Ok If it's a model 15, it's not a Singer featherweight. (They are models 221 and 222.) However, I love the model 15 too. They are fun, fun, fun!

Beginner64

I'm brand new to quilting but I just happen to have a Singer Featherweight II that was given to me by my sister in law. It sews just fine and has a needle threader incorperated into it. I was just reading a quilting book that I picked up and there was a article about vintage machines. It said that it was a collectors item. Don't know how much it is worth in the dollar sense though.

Prism99

Is this the white plastic featherweight? I think the needle threader is a giveaway; the vintage machines did not have needle threaders. Assuming it is the modern machine, it is a fine machine to have but will not have collector's value.

Beginner64

Yes it is the white plastic featherweight. Sorry to hear that it is not a collectors item.

kapatt

(It is the right model 15 1948 Singer Sewing Machine model 15.)

Singer Model 15 is a good machine. My treadle is a Model 15 and I love the stitch that it makes. From reading aroun on the web, it is one of the sturdiest home sewing machines that Singer has made. I've read that the only other machine that could beat it out would be a model 201. I haven't seen one, but I would love to try one out sometime.

kapatt

(You wrote: Sorry to hear that it is not a collectors item.)

Congratulations on your sewing machine. :thumbup:

The reason the older featherweights became collector items is because they are so light and have a wonderful stitch. Being lightweight makes it easier to take to quilting groups. I've never tried the new Singer featherweights, but if they have the same characteristics (being lightweight and great stitch) they will do just as well as the older ones.

From what I have heard, the big difference between the older featherweights and the newer featherweights is that the older ones are made of metal gears. This has given them a long life and they are still working even after 70+ years.

I have two older featherweights. I bought one several years ago and then later my mother gave me her featherweight. I don't use them as much for quilting pieces as my 401 and 403 Singers. I like the 401 and 403 because I can move the needle to the right to get my perfect 1/4 seam. Even with a quarter inch foot, I can never seem to get a good 1/4 seam with my other machines.

cwessel47

I have a Singer Featherweight made in 1936 - in Elizabeth, NJ. Actually I think they all were. It was my grandmother's machine which I inherited. Luckiest girl in the world. I have 2 other machines. Do I use them? - uh, no. This past year I finally had to replace the motor - the paper insulation had finally worn out and I was being subjected to shock therapy which had not been prescribed .. yet. Fortunately I have a sewing machine guy with a halo on his head. Runs like a champ again - every day.
Good luck to you with your new machine. Whatever brand it is, if it stitches back and forth with a dependable stitch, you got what you were looking for.

debbieumphress

OK , I followed JJS path to Sandman and all the way down to No 9. The picture of the machien is identical to the one sitting by me here. SO it is an early model Egyptian style because of the gold paint embellishing all over. The other 15-91 etc are plain black. Mine is No 9., So I will be satisfied with that model. Gonig to order a book and be sure. So now I can name her. Kind of Corny but what do you think about Cleopatra. After all she is of egyptian descent. LOL.

debbieumphress

Oops.;I am going to do a little more research. I pulled the picture of mine up so it was on screen and there are differences in the machines. Mine is no where on there. I will have to follow every step later. Back to the drawing board.

debbieumphress

Prism if you PM me your email maybe I can get this thign to email the picture as I cannot get it to load. I load all others off my cd disc but have had no success with this little SD card loader. Thank you