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Singer Featherweight 221 Sweetheart Machine Rare SOLD
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Of All the “Featherweights” I have owned, this may be one of the rarest.
To begin with, I only add Featherweights” to my collection for their rarity, or excellent working and cosmetic condition. Condition and cosmetics aside, you may be wondering what makes this 221 so rare and what I am about to reveal. Frankly, I was in disbelief when I checked the Singer Website for 221 Serial Numbers. AF935517 indicated that it was a class 15. But, clearly this was a 221 not a class 15, dated May 14, 1941. Then I thought, well maybe it is an AF after all. So, we have a lovely little black, gold and chrome 221”Lady” with a questionable age. Isn’t that just like a “Lady”? She doesn’t reveal her age! She isn’t telling and she is definitely not a Style 15, all of which means she is RARE and indeed a VERY, VERY COLLECTOR’s COLLECTIBLE, and this is what will keep her value up.
She is UNIQUE, and has a “STORY” to tell.
In researching our rare little beauty, I learned that by 1941, Singer Company was already involved in the World War II effort, and had allotments of different class machines, since aluminum was in such demand, and is the body of the 221. They occasionally made the 221 under the allotments for other machines made of cast iron.
So, she is a cool “69” years.
These machines only become more valuable as time goes on since they were only produced for about 30 years, and they just don’t make anything even close to this quality now. More each day are cannibalized to keep other machines running, so the numbers are dwindling.
You are bidding on a Singer 221 manufactured in Elizabethport, Elizabeth N.J. factory circa- 1941.
IT is the ULTIMATE Quilters & Collectors Dream Machine with everything! The benefit to you is that you don’t have to look for the perfect setup, it’s here!
Although this machine was in excellent condition when I acquired it, It still has been thoroughly cleaned, oiled and adjusted to perform at its peak.
It is smooth and powerful. It stitches forward, reverse, and nice straight seams. The tensions are perfectly adjusted, no skipping stitches, no puckering.
The foot control is in perfect condition and the cords are new. The machine can go forward slow to fast and adjust between speed with perfect control. No jumping speed straight to blazing fast. Included is the Vintage Singer Quilting Foot, so difficult to find. This machine has indeed caressed and stitched her way through many a quilt top.
The original owner was a quilting friend and needed to downsize her 221 collection. Although I didn’t need another 221, I bought it to help out. It wasn’t until several years later that I checked the serial number and learned this little “Featherweights” secret.
Take a look at the photos to see the incredible condition of this vintage machine
This machine has been lightly used, which is evident in the photos. The light works, the foot control was checked. We have added new bed feet, new inside felt pad, and a new belt. All else was fine. Therefore, you can bid with confidence that you will get a WORKING machine in GREAT condition. A really unique treasure you will be proud to own and talk about for years!
All the original parts are there, including the exceptional lovely scroll faceplate and bobbin case that is original and in excellent condition.
All the chrome and paint is shiny. The decals are bright and gold. There are a few minor pin scratches on the bed, overall, the machine is in excellent condition for her age (whatever that may be). The gold seal is also exceptionally bright.
Also included is a Extensive Set Up of Attachments and Accessories:
Original foot control
New electrical cord
Case with removable tray and key, working latches and nice padded leather handle (still in good Vintage condition)
New felt pad on bed
All mechanical attachments have been tested and included are:
Ruffler
Tucker
Foot hemmer
Adjustable hemmer
Shirring/gathering foot
Zipper/cording foot
Quilting Guide~ quilting foot/attachment
Multi slotted binder
Cloth/seam guide
Bias cutting gauge
Manual
Key for case
6 bobbins
22 laminated Roxie cards with instructions for all the above attachments (ONLY AVAILABLE with Roxie Certified Machines)
Vintage sewing accessories, several packages of seam binding, 6 spools of Vintage thread & Vintage Patterns
Custom fold up notions caddy that fits inside your 221 case that includes:
7” new bent handle scissors
Seam gauge ~ tracing wheel~tracing paper
Needle threader
Hand Sewing needles
Red tomato pincushion
Straight pins
Marking pencil
Seam ripper
Thimble
60” measuring tape
Green box buttonhole attachment, case excellent, original instruction book, 5 original cams, feed dog cover with screw, and attachment screw plus 4 additional cams (9 in all) one in attachment, all the cams are different.
Zigzag attachment with screw and edge guide.
Blind stitch attachment, screw and original of manual and box.
Fitted bed cover, presser foot-pad, padded/quilted machine cover with 4 pockets depicting Vintage Graphics TO KEEP AWAY THE DUST AND STORE THOSE MISCELLANEOUS THINGS AT HAND.
Copy of “The Featherweight 221 & I” by David McCallum, Absolutely a Must Have for any Featherweight Owner.
The storage case is sturdy and has great interior condition. It has oil can clip with removable accessory tray. It has working latches and original handle. Still in good vintage condition, Includes Key.
There is no musty order to the machine or the case!
As owner of this beauty, you will also receive an owner certificate, showing serial number, date of release of your machine, her name and any recent history of your machine.
If you wish to name your Featherweight, we will add her name to this and to the machine cover. Just let us know at the end of the auction what name you wish. We would NEVER NAME a Special Addition to your Family. We want you to love her as a new member of your family and name her yourself.
Thanks for your bidding and stopping by our site.
I have attempted to describe this item thoroughly but may have left something out you want to know. Since this is a used item, it is sold as is, please look at the pictures and description. If I say it you can believe it!!! I will take extra care packing this machine so that it will arrive in the great working condition that it currently is in. I individually wrap many of the items, saran wrap the machine and pad box with reinforcement Styrofoam to make sure that the machine arrives in the great condition.
Roxie Singer 221 Featherweight Rate Chart
We rate this Featherweight 9+
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Note: All prices in US Dollars
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