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08-15-2010, 03:46 PM

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kathome

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I just purchased a 1946 Featherweight 221 yesterday. She looks pretty well taken care of, her motor is fairly quiet, and her stitch is perfect. Last night, I opened her up, cleaned out some of the gunk (including a fuzzball to end all compacted fuzzballs under the throatplate), oiled her and put her back together. My only problem is that her top speed is granny gear. Is there a way to increase her speed?

Good question. My little girl just zooms. Usually more quickly than I'd like. I had to get used to very light pressure on the foot control which is an original.

I know this sounds sick, but I swear I stroke her every time I take her out of the case and plug her in.

What beautiful old time workmanship and pride in producing a machine that will last. The phrase, "they just don't make 'em like that anymore" sure does apply. Now, if I could just find my mother's.........................

08-15-2010, 03:49 PM

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Lostn51

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Now that my machines are all clean, I noticed that the singer on the treadle is a faint gold. I am cleaning the iron work and what paint was used for the gold? Brilliant gold or just gold paint? Thanks Glenn

I just use a gold paint for mine Glen. I have a set of irons that one of our members needs restored and I will do a tutorial on them. I am also restoring her machine and I am really excited about doing both of them. When I went to the Grocery store I even got a few ladies bringing their vintage machines to me for servicing. I am telling you this business of mine is shooting through the roof and I am loving every minute of it.

But the best part is I get to play with all of these wonderful machines!!

Billy

08-15-2010, 03:53 PM

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Glenn

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Thanks Glenn

08-15-2010, 04:34 PM

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hulahoop1

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My other one goes at a pretty good clip, especially on the straight seams, which is why I noticed such a big difference in this one. Maybe she's shy and isn't used to me yet......

08-15-2010, 07:25 PM

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Hi Nancy,
It appears that you are a new owner of a Singer 27. 1 of 39,900 made on Nov. 18th, 1901. Congratulations! Sounds like you have a little work ahead of you but I am sure you'll enjoy the process :)

Judy

Judy, thank you! I love all my machines, but this one is in the sadest shape. I hope I can give this little jewel some new life.

Nancy

08-15-2010, 07:27 PM

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When I went to the Grocery store I even got a few ladies bringing their vintage machines to me for servicing. I am telling you this business of mine is shooting through the roof and I am loving every minute of it.

But the best part is I get to play with all of these wonderful machines!!

Billy[/quote

Congratulations Billy!

Nancy

Thanks Glenn

08-15-2010, 07:35 PM

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quilterguy27

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Hey Billy, yes if you have aor can find the button and walk me thru how to fix the cord that would be great!!! YOu cansend me a PM if you want. Now, what about all the accessories, manual and a case. My case is broken and missing the tray. Of course for a reasonable price. I looked on websites and all the individual parts cost a fortune. I looked on eBay and found exactly what I wanted, but the bid closed before I could get it. I also searched closed bids and found that I can get the case, accessories, manual all for about $50 to $60. I thought that was a fair price. What do you think??? Inquiring minds want to know.

08-15-2010, 07:46 PM

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Annaquilts

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My Feather weight is emaculate and runs perfectly but it appears slower then the other machines (singer 301 or 15 electric). Still not bad at all. I am wondering if there is something keeping yours from running at full potential.

08-15-2010, 07:51 PM

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That is a good price if you can get a case for that with accessories. I can sell the reproduction cases for around $75 to $80 depending on the amount that I order.

Heck I can even get a reproduction 221 and was thinking about buying one just to see how they act. If it was a high quality reproduction then I would start selling them also. I am going to be selling brand new Japanese 15's in 3 different colors next year badged under my companies name.

Billy

08-16-2010, 03:54 AM

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This lady bought a gem....check it out here:

http://meari.multiply.com/photos/alb...Sewing_Machine

Thats the first time I have seen the "PERSIAN" decals other than photos of them on the NB. If it will clean up she has a super hard to come by decal pattern to lay claim to!!

Billy

And for all of $30.00.....she is one lucky lady....

Very pretty machine and cabinet. She should be very proud of herself.