Recognizing Old Singer Sewing Machines
#61
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Originally Posted by lynsue
The Featherweight is very small. I owned one that (regretably) I sold right before I married. (1968) -- Now know it was a mistake. It was given to me by an aunt that didn't sew. Her sister, my grandmother got me into sewing. I've since purchased several 221's (even a later Featherweight from England) at a local auction. They are great for piecing. Simple to use. I also have treadle machines and earlier Singers. Featherweights; until you actually own one, are easy to know. I also own a newer Hushvarna (however it's spelled) -- it's good for everthing else. I'm having a difficult learning curve with the computer part of it; ALTHOUGH -- I've worked with computers since the early 1980's -- weird, to me; this should be easy -- maybe it's the sewing versus the computer.
Linda
Linda
#62
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I have a 201K-4(former hand crank) I treadle it.
I'm sewing string quilt blocks with my 201K
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201k-4(came from factory as handcrank) EA 854828
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#65
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Its a 221-1 allotted on October 1 1948, I answered this question in 3 post, I hope she gets the information. I know she should be really proud of her score and it is a wonderful machine to own!!
You have the holy grail of sewing machines for quilters!!!!:D :D :D
Billy
You have the holy grail of sewing machines for quilters!!!!:D :D :D
Billy
#66
I have the Featherweight in its' case. It was my GMs and then my mom's and now it's mine. Oh, what memories and I will treasure it always. Wish I had a D to pass it on to. Have 4 sons. Have 3 GD but none care for sewing. Have 4 GGkids but again, all boys.
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Originally Posted by mar32428
I have the Featherweight in its' case. It was my GMs and then my mom's and now it's mine. Oh, what memories and I will treasure it always. Wish I had a D to pass it on to. Have 4 sons. Have 3 GD but none care for sewing. Have 4 GGkids but again, all boys.
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