Once you have used a vintage Singer Model 221 or 222 Featherweight Sewing
Machine you will know why they are referred to as "The Perfect Portable",
and why a whole new generation of sewing machine collectors and seamstresses
have fallen in love with them! The popularity of these sewing
machines with quilters and other fabric artisans has
helped uncover a wealth of information regarding the production history
of this machine and its many variations, and many Singer Featherweight
"users" soon become Singer Featherweight "collectors".
We are proud to offer a nice selection
of 221 and 222 Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines that we are selling for several
consignors.
All of these Singer Featherweight
Sewing Machines listed below have been gently used and well cared
for. All of these 221 and 222 Featherweights have been
fully serviced and carry our 1 Year Guarantee. Any of these
Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines would make a perfect gift for your
favorite quilter or seamstress, or for yourself!
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A
Word About Condition.........
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
1940
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AF582217)
One of the nicest early Featherweights I've ever
offered! The distinctive and elegant
"Egyptian scroll front" faceplate makes this pre-WWII
Featherweight a real charmer. It also has the chrome-rimmed
handwheel, a more-costly Singer feature made during just a
few short production runs. It's so rare to find these earlier
examples in pristine condition. This Featherweight is guaranteed to please!
Mechanically and cosmetically the condition is outstanding. It
needed very little in the way of cleaning and adjusting. You
could just see it was treated well, stored properly, and only gently
used. And it sews just as beautifully as it looks. The
carry case is in excellent condition and includes the proper top
tray. It is complete with several attachments, Singer
screwdrivers, the case keys, and even the original Singer oil can. It also includes a nicely reproduced copy of the Singer
221 manual. (I do have original manuals available as well if
you want to add that in for $35.) A nice little bonus that
comes with this Featherweight is the Singer Style Digest, published
in 1941, with all the fashions of the day. Highly
recommend!
$650
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1948
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AH437841)
This Featherweight is a beauty! It's a
pleasure both to sew on and to look at. The gold decal that
runs around the perimeter is near 100% intact, and the pinmarks to
the clearcoat finish are minimal. It is all tested and tuned
up, and ready to go back to use for another lifetime. The
carry case is in excellent condition and includes the proper top
tray. It also includes a nicely reproduced copy of the Singer
221 manual. There are no attachments included with this
machine, but I have most any that you would want and they can be
purchased separately and added in. This one will make
a great gift!
$595
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1949
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AJ197929)
This Featherweight is a nice mid-price range machine. It sews a
lovely straight stitch, operates smoothly, and runs strong.
It is one of those machines you will just love to sew on!
There are only minor pin marks to the clearcoat finish, and the gold
decal around the perimeter is 98% or better. A well
cared for machine! It comes with a zipper foot
attachment---other feet are available if you want them---and a nice
copy of the instruction manual. The case is nice and sturdy
and will do its job in protecting the machine. The one apology
in the case is the often-seen hole punched in the top from the spool pin---a
caution to anyone who is going to pack and ship their Featherweight
and something Singer didn't foresee when they designed the case.
I touched it up as best I could and it is hardly noticeable now. The case is
also missing the top tray. If you are looking for a
good-running good-looking affordable 1940's vintage machine,
this one is a good buy.
$400
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1950
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AJ929056)
This Featherweight is a "Centennial", marked with Singer's special
medallion that commemorates their 100 year anniversary. The
machine is in excellent condition both cosmetically and
mechanically. It shows only minimal use. The gold decals
are close to 100%. It is extremely bright and shiny. The
carry case is in excellent condition. The attachments pictured
are included as well as the original instructional manual.
Beautiful to look at and beautiful to sew on! And collectible
to boot!
$595
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1952
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL190682)
If you truly love to sew you will love sewing on this machine!
This is one of those Featherweights that is a pleasure to sew on.
It runs strong and produces a lovely stitch. Mechanically and
electrically it is in top shape. It has a few minor cosmetic
"issues"---one small area of loss to the decal on the front edge and
some scratches to the finish. The carry case is in very nice
condition and there are a few attachments included as well, along
with the original instruction manual. If you are looking for a
Featherweight you can feel comfortable sewing on day in and day out,
this one will fit the bill. It served its first owner well and
is ready to go back to work and provide another lifetime of service.
$550
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1955
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL925112) This
is a great looking, great running Featherweight that you will love
to sew on and be proud to show off
to your friends and classmates. It's been cleaned, oiled
and adjusted and is ready to sit down and sew on. It sews a perfect
stitch and runs strong. It's clean and bright and shiny.
The gold decal, in the "paper clip" design, is near 100%.
Being one of the later models, it has the graduated stitch plate
with the stitch width increments marked off, making it easy to keep
your seams of consistent width. The carry case is in excellent
condition as well. This Featherweight is complete with a host of
original attachments. In addition to the standard "feet" it
also includes a buttonholer with numerous templates. But the
"icing on the cake" is a very hard-to-find attachment that is
included with the machine---the Blackside quilter and underbraider. All
and all a very complete package and a very fine choice!
$650
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White
Singer Featherweight Model 221 Sewing Machines
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. Cosmetically it
shows signs of moderate use, with minor chips to the paint on the handwheel, which is
often the case with these machines. It is complete with
its original white and green
vintage Singer 221K carry case which is in very nice condition, and
the original Featherweight instruction manual. Attachments are
not included but they can be added if wanted. A great
machine at a very reasonable price!
$395
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Vintage Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine
Card Tables
Singer Featherweight Card Table with Wooden Rim and Folding Metal
Legs This Featherweight table is in very nice
condition. The top is a nice rich colored wood and although
there are a few scuffs to the surface it still has a great deal of
shine. It is complete with the proper insert piece which sets
into the table with a nice tight fit. The metal legs open and
close as they should, and it is very sturdy. Ready to use and
ready to show off!
$250
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Singer Featherweight Card Table with Metal Rim and Folding Metal
Legs This Featherweight table is one of the more
unusual variations. The top is a light colored wood. The
rim is metal---possibly Singer's answer to the inevitable scuffing
that their wood rimmed tables seemed to be subject to. The
legs are also metal and fold and unfold as they should. The
hardware is also a bit different from that typically used on their
tables. To secure the insert there is a metal latching gizmo
(marked with Simanco part number 136215) that you turn 90 degrees. A
great user and collectible as well!
$195
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Once you have decided which
machine(s) you are interested in just
email or call
and I can go over all the details of that individual machine with
you. Not sure which machine
will best suit your needs? Call and I can help you determine
that as well.
Note:
I sometimes have additional Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 sewing machines
that have just come in and are waiting to be photographed and listed.
So if you don't see the exact model you are looking for
inquire.
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Production
years corresponding to serial numbers are approximate---to verify a
production date visit the
Singer
website.
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Looking for information
on your Singer Featherweight?
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Singer
Featherweight, 301, and other Sewing Machine Attachments, Accessories
and Memorabilia
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All are original and vintage *****
Singer Buttonholers for 221 (green or maroon plastic case with 5 templates)
$15.00
Additional 4 templates
$5.00
Singer Buttonholer
for # 301 Singer sewing machine (with templates)
$25.00
Singer Blind Stitch
Attachment #160616 (box, instructions)
$35.00
Singer Automatic Zig
Zagger for 301 Singer sewing machine ---in box, 4 templates
$25.00
Singer Oil Cans---availability varies---please inquire
$35.00-$65.00
2 Singer Electric Pressing Irons
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Small
Travel $65.00
Large Spade $35.00
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