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05-22-2011, 08:58 AM
#142
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 4,413
Originally Posted by Para722
A gentleman in my sewing class just gave me one. How lucky am I? It came in a wooden carrying case that has to be opened with a special screwdriver. He said it was made in 1926 and last year he had it all cleaned and rewired. I was so touched that he wanted me to have it.
Mine is a 1938 model, in pristine condition. She has all her accessories, original manual and has obviously been very well cared for all her life. I got her more as a collectible as I prefer to sew on all my bells and whistles machine.
05-22-2011, 09:02 AM
#143
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 73
I live in Dallas and would love to know where you got your Ruby refurbished into that wonderful color. My dear son gave me a Featherweight, "Lucy Marie" named for my mother and grandmother -- but she needs a new finish. Any info you can share?
05-22-2011, 09:15 AM
#144
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Boise, ID
Posts: 430
I have 2. The first is a 1947 I found on eBay a couple of years ago and the second is a 1946 found on Craigslist and was only a couple of miles away. The second was owned by a professional ballerina who used the FW to make her own costumes. Both are scroll face and sew beautifully. I love them both and use them all the time.
05-22-2011, 09:21 AM
#145
Super Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Windham, Maine
Posts: 1,251
I have had mine since the early 70's. It was my grandmother's machine originally. She had given it to my mother - who gave it to me. 1936 - 221. It really is the only one I sew on although I have other machines. Yup - my best friend. All the attachments, original instruction book. I do try to remember to oil and clean occasionally but this baby will do whatever I ask even when I've neglected to do so for awhile. Put a big enough needle in it and it will sew anything! I make clothes and curtains and upholstery - you name it. But mostly I just piece and quilt.
05-22-2011, 09:35 AM
#146
Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tn
Posts: 15
I have a featherweight also. I purchased her on ebay and had to send her out for a good cleaning and tune up. She goes to workshops and travels with me. I guess I should call her "girlfriend" because she is such a good friend and does everything I need her to do.
05-22-2011, 10:11 AM
#150
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 225
Yes I do I have two one made in 1955 and one made in 1933 both brought in by two of my favorite guys I used to work with years ago. I haven't named them think one of them will be Donna after Don the person I purchased from. I got the other from Ralph so gonna have to figure out how to give her a girls name. Love em both and they work like charms. My 1933 has the table with it. I am interested in purchasing one made in 1954 since that is the year of my birth. The one from 1933 was the year my mother was born. We are all sew fortunate.
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