smitty

It sounds like all fixable things. the beauty of these machines lies in the "guts" and not too much can go wrong with that if a good person oils, etc. belts are easily replaced. don't see how the belt falling apart could affect
the motor. at $95 I would grab it and run. get Dave McCallums book on 221's & fix it all yourself. also a DVD so you can see what to do. I'd buy it & pay the postage if you decide not to get it.

Wine Woman

These little machines are a gem! Very easy to fix and not a big expense for parts. Can you post a picture?

If you've seen it and like it I would go ahead! If you are hesitant (spelling?) in any way-don't do it. There are plenty out there. I would definitely ask for a reduced price since it needs help. My centinenal she was asking 200. but after trying it out before I bought it I found some problems. I walked away paying 75 for it. She was fine with that and was not the least bit insulted. She wanted it to go to a good home so I assured her it would be very well taken care of. And it is! There are four other siblings. My husband fixed it and she works like a charm! I paid 220 for my first (I just had to have it!) but under 200 for my other Featherweights.

Yooper32

Mine was rode hard and put up wet, but I wouldn't part with her. She sings along and makes a perfect stitch. That is the important thing. He decals are wearing and she had surface damage and shows suffering, but that means nothing when she sews so sweetly. PS, she cost quite a bit more than the one you are speaking of.

brickley

I just bought one off e-bay last wk. pd. 265.00. I have not recieved it yet. But they are fairly expensive. I hope I got a good buy.

justlooking

I'd buy it.

Glenda Holmes

Sorry,no he does not have the handles. If you will contact Glenn Williams. Email address: [email protected]

lclang

Just make sure the bobbin case (the thingy that hold the bobbin in place) is there. That's the most expensive part to replace, but then replacement parts are available and if you don't mind putting a few dollars more in it, grab it quick. I bought a white one with lots of surface damage, had it painted and repaired and I do have quite a bit in it but don't regret a penny as it's such a sweet machine and wonderful to take to classes. Also have three black ones. Love the featherweights!

haylillan

i got this DVD he also has parts & tools to sell for fw

eniluap

Yes, $95 is too much. Keep looking, you'll find a better buy.
Pauline

Prism99

I keep a pair of Odoreaters brand charcoal shoe inserts in the case. They not only pad the machine, but the charcoal absorbs all the odor so the case never smells.