I love to see vintage Singer 221 and
222 Featherweight sewing machines in excellent cosmetic condition, and
most of the Singer Featherweights offered below will meet this criteria.
However I also realize that
there is a need for good working Featherweight machines in somewhat
less-than-excellent cosmetic condition, so when available I will offer
machines in this category as well, but only when I can price them attractively.
Regardless which machine you purchase
from me all of the Singer Featherweights listed below are cleaned, oiled,
adjusted and ready to go back to work. All have original Singer
parts. All are factory 110 Volt wiring for US use. (None
of the Featherweights I sell have been converted from 220 European voltage---None
require a voltage adapter.) All of these Featherweights are all
in excellent mechanical and electrical condition, and are ready to sit
down and sew with.
To assure your satisfaction all
of the Vintage Singer Featherweight sewing machines we sell come with
our complete 1-Year Money Back Guarantee.
The differences
in prices reflect variations in cosmetic condition---fine details such
as the degree of wear, if any, to the gold decals, the degree of shine
to the black paint / clearcoat finish, the degree of wear to the fabric
cover of the case, whether or not the machine includes other accessories
such as attachments, an oil can, original Singer instruction booklet,
etc.
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How to decide which
one to buy.........
If you are looking for a good, strong, working sewing machine
that you can use day in and day out.
and you don't want to spend a small fortune to get it, chose one
of these Featherweights from the lower price range. All of
these vintage sewing machines look good and sew great!
If you are wanting a Singer Featherweight
that you will be as proud to display and show off as you are to
use, and you don't mind spending a little more, chose from the upper
price range. These sewing machines are some of the nicest
examples you are ever likely to find.
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But please keep in mind that every Featherweight that has been
used, no matter how infrequently or how carefully, will display some
signs of use---minor pin marks, small paint chips or scrapes, some loss
to the gold decaling, etc. These machines are 50-70 years old,
and some wear, however little, is always evident, even on the nicest
of them. "Shelf" wear occurs over a period of time, even if the
machine is left undisturbed and unused in the case. I have been
dealing in Featherweights for many years and I have never seen the cosmetically
perfect "10"---I don't believe it exists.
Black
Singer Featherweight Model 221 Sewing Machines
1957
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AM660563)
This is a great running vintage Singer Featherweight
that stitches beautifully and is a joy to sew on! It is complete
with the Singer accessory feet still in their original box. The
carry case is in great shape. As far as the cosmetics, there are
some scratches and splotches to the clearcoat finish, so the black paint
is not real shiny. But it runs so well that if you are looking
for a reliable Featherweight that you will feel comfortable putting
to use day in and day out, this one is a workhorse that
will fit the bill perfectly.
$425
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1957
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AM676033)
A fabulous Featherweight from the fabulous 50's!
This machine shows only gentle use. It looks great and is in
top-notch running condition. It comes with everything you
could want, including attachments in the original box, the original
instruction manual, a little Singer oil can, and even the original tube
of Singer lubricant! And of course a very nice original carry
case.
$495
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1952
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL169317)
This beautiful Featherweight is fresh from a Kentucky
home where it has been carefully used and well cared for over the
last 57 years! Now it's ready to serve the next generation of
Featherweight enthusiasts. It sews beautifully and runs
strong. It is shiny and bright with virtually no loss to the
gold decal around the base. It is wonderfully complete with a
beautiful carry case, original manual, attachments and even the
original Singer oil can. A quilter's dream machine!
$550
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1953
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL400548)
This mid-1950's model Singer Featherweight came out
of a Massachusetts estate and is in immaculate cosmetic
condition. It was obviously well care for because
it's as clean and crisp as they come. And it sews just as good as
it looks! It is complete with its original instruction manual,
tube of grease and attachments still in their original box---in fact
there are two extra attachments beyond the standard set included with this machine. The case is very nice as well.
Guaranteed to please!
$550
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1956
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AM378031)
This is one of the prettiest Featherweights
I've ever had the pleasure of selling. It dates from the
"later" era of Featherweight production and would make you wonder
why they ever stopped manufacturing them. This one looks to
have seen very little, and only gentle, use. It has its
original instruction manual, a nice case and its set of attachments
still in their original box. Highly recommend!
$550
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1950
Black Singer Featherweight 221
"Centennial" Sewing Machine
(AJ913821) If you want a Featherweight
that is distinctive as well as functional, this is certainly the one!
It is in excellent mechanical and electrical condition, and in super
cosmetic condition as well. It is complete with its original attachments
and an original Singer manual. The carry case is in fine shape
as well. BUT HERE IS THE BEST PART---Singer used a special nametag,
or plaque, on those Featherweights that were produced during their
100 Year Anniversary Celebration, and collectors refer to these
machines as "Centennials". This Featherweight has that
desirable Centennial designation! The oval shaped brass plaque
that is banded in blue on the front of the machine proudly proclaims
"A Century of Sewing Service---1851-1951 The Singer Mfg. Co."
But what is even more distinctive about this particular Centennial Featherweight
is that the plaque got applied upside down! I can say with certainty
that it had to have come out of the factory that way---close inspection
reveals no indication whatsoever that the plaque ever was, or ever could
have been, removed and then re-attached. Take a close look at
all the pictures and I think you will agree that this is a very special
machine! And if you think about the '55 Double Die Penny, or the
Upside-Down Postage Stamp of a Bi-Plane (now worth half a million dollars),
you'll probably agree that this machine could be a very good investment!
$650
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1964 White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (EV960591)
For current Singer Featherweight
collectors and users these white 221's represent the end of an era.
Dating from the end of the production period there were far fewer
white Featherweights manufactured compared to black
models. Fortunately these sewing machines were built to last.
This example has been well cared for and sews as beautiful a stitch
as you could want. It is
complete with the typical original attachments, and as a bonus even includes a
feed cover plate, still in original vintage Singer packaging.
The manual and oil can are included as well. The black carry
case is in nice condition as well. A pretty example that
is ready to find a home with the next generation seamstress!
$450
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1964 White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (EV789802)
This is a pretty machine that has been
all tuned up and is ready to go back to work in the sewing room.
It sews a beautiful stitch and runs strong. And of course as
with all our machines it comes with our 1 year guarantee. It
is in really nice cosmetic condition as well, and is complete with
its original instruction manual and the proper white and green
vintage Singer 221K carry case.
$495
Pictures to Come---Please inquire!
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Singer
Featherweight
Electric
Iron
Be
sure to check out my
Vintage Electric Irons
page for small vintage irons that are perfect
to take to quilting events or "on the road" with your Featherweight.
