Singer machines
#1
Are there other old singers that sew as well as the 221 featherweight? Also what is the difference between a 221 & a 221-1?
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#2
Originally Posted by nett2
Are there other old singers that sew as well as the 221 featherweight? Also what is the difference between a 221 & a 221-1?
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I'll get around to introducing myself soon.
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I'll get around to introducing myself soon.
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The 301 is a straight (non zizzag) stitch, so you get the same very straight stitch that you get with with a FW. The aren't as cute as the FWs, but not much heavier and better priced. I don't think you'd be disappointed with any all metal machine. Go look at this thread and see how many very antique machines are still going strong. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm
My 1956 301A sews wonderfully. I also have a 128 from 1956, but I haven't cleaned her yet to see how she does. I'm a little apprehensive about the shuttle instead of a bobbin, but I'm sure it will just be a learning experience and will be fine.
My 1956 301A sews wonderfully. I also have a 128 from 1956, but I haven't cleaned her yet to see how she does. I'm a little apprehensive about the shuttle instead of a bobbin, but I'm sure it will just be a learning experience and will be fine.
#5
Originally Posted by nett2
Are there other old singers that sew as well as the 221 featherweight?
I don't particularly like my 301 - I just never have taken to it the way I have to others, but it's a good strong machine and will handle a much larger range of sewing tasks than the FW.
My 15's are my jewels - piecing and quilting and garment construction. But, I also love my old 66 from 1905 - it will sew through anything. So will the 27 or 28 from the late 1800's or the 201's from the 1940's. All of them straight-stitch only machines.
I have a gaggle of slant-needle zig-zag Singers that are almost as powerful and hugely versatile, especially for garment construction.
So it's not just the FW's that a sewist would want to add to their "herd," although those are (arguably?) the CUTEST machines in existence. ;)
I would never choose this machine as my primary or only machine, though. (Not even if it was candy apple red with antique gold fire truck decals! ;) )
#7
The Singer 99 and the Singer Spartan are the same machine (the Spartan doesn't have the gold trim or the light) and they are very reasonably priced compared to a Featherweight. A bit heavier to carry around, but sew very well for straight stitch. And they are cute, also.
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