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Antique / Vintage
Singer Featherweight Model
221 -
222 Sewing Machines
We have been selling Singer 221 and 222 Featherweight Sewing Machines online since 1998!
 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",
why a whole new generation of sewing machine collectors and seamstresses
have fallen in love with them, and why many Singer Featherweight
"users" soon become Singer Featherweight "collectors"!
We are proud to offer
for sale a fine selection
of 221 and 222 Antique Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines.
We stand behind what we sell!
We personally service and detail each and every one of these 221 and 222 Featherweights
before we offer them for sale. And every Featherweight that we
sell carries our written 1 Year Guarantee.
We Only Sell Featherweights in Original Condition!
Featherweight sewing machines were never produced
in red, blue, purple, raspberry, nor were they ever
produced with floral / fantasy decals, stripes or polka dots. Machines
of those colors that you see offered up elsewhere on the Internet
are machines that have been powder-coated / repainted. Some
people like them for their novelty, but they are not original or
rare, and they are not something we buy or sell.
I love to see vintage Singer 221 and
222 Featherweight sewing machines in pristine original cosmetic condition. 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
appropriately.
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 110 Volt wiring for US use. All of these Featherweights are in excellent mechanical and electrical condition, and
all 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.
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How to decide which
one to buy.........
 Be sure to look at all the picture links that I provide for each Featherweight---each
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below the description is a clickable link that will bring up a
picture---to see numerous views of the machine,
the accessories and attachments, and the carry case.
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 65-85 years old,
and some wear 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.
Here's How To Order
Once you have decided
which machine you would like to purchase just email
ilovefeatherweights@gmail.com or call
me at 530.748.7297 and I can go over all the details of that specific machine with
you, and take your payment / shipping info.
If you are
not sure which machine
will best suit your needs call and I can help you determine
that as well.
BUY WITH ASSURANCE!
Concerned about buying online?
Click here
to read some of our testimonials!
All of the Singer Featherweight sewing machines
listed below have been fully serviced in our workshop---inspected, cleaned, oiled, lubricated, adjusted, and
sew-tested---before being offered for sale. Every single Featherweight we sell carries our 1-year
guarantee! Who else offers you that?
Black
Singer Featherweight Model 221 Sewing Machines
 1935 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AD944667) with ORIGINAL SINGER BOX
In 25 years of specializing in Singer Featherweights this
is the very first time I've ever had one complete with the original
shipping box! I could find no examples online, other
than one that accompanied a white 221K---that one, from the 1960's,
being 30 years newer than this!
Rarely will you find a Featherweight of this early vintage in this nice
of original condition. At 88 years old the machine, the carry case,
attachments and accessories, and it's cardboard box, were kept
remarkably immaculate all these years. It's original owner owed some
money, that she didn't have, to her accountant. But she had this Singer
that she rarely used, and he agreed to take it on trade. He then kept
it in his closet for the next 50 years!
Once I received it this Featherweight underwent my complete
servicing. It passed all the tests with flying colors and sews
that perfect stitch. This Featherweight checks all the boxes. It has all the classic features of the early
models---the beautiful fancy scrollfront pattern on the endplate, the
chrome-rimmed handwheel and stitch regulator plate, the front mounted
bobbin winding tensioner, and the un-numbered thread tensioner.
The gold decal and black paint finish are a deep rich color with amazing
shine and reflection.
The carry case is
in excellent condition and complete with the top tray. The original
instruction manual is included, as well as attachments and original
Singer oil can. The cardboard shipping box, with that gorgeous and
distinctive Singer logo, had a split along one edge which has been
reinforced inside and out with brown tape. Two of the top flaps
are missing.
Unlike those fantasy-color repaints you can find all over the
internet, this Featherweight is all original. If authenticity
matters to you don't let this one pass you by!
$2250 LCM--35-FW
SOLD!
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 1937 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AE421959)
Maybe she's not the prettiest girl on the block---but boy
can she sew! Sadly a lot of the gold decal along the
front edge of this Featherweight is gone. But I'll tell
you what, if you are looking for a machine that will do the job, you're
not going to find a better worker!
As with all the Featherweights I sell this one has been cleaned,
inspected, serviced and adjusted---sporting a brand new belt and new
power cord wiring for the foot pedal, and all turned up ready to get
back to work. Featherweights are notoriously reliable workhorses
and this one is no exception.
Actually I think she's kind of cute! Being one of the
"older girls" she sports the attire of the 1930's Singer 221's that
collectors adore---the Egyptian scrollwork design on the
faceplate, the chrome-edge handwheel, and chrome plated stitch regulator
backplate, and un-numbered thread tensioner. There's a little
unevenness to the clearcoat finish, but overall she polished up nicely
and has a pretty shine.
The carry case is one of the newer style replacement cases. The original
instruction manual is included but there are no attachments included.
Ready for another lifetime of use!
$595 LCM--37-FW
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 1938 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AF073860)
This Featherweight will be a great user!
The motor runs strong and quiet, everything tested out perfectly, and it sews
like a champ. I always feel like I'm repeating myself because I
say that about every one that I have listed here, but the truth is if a
Featherweight is properly "tuned up" and inspected for any
"issues" that need to be corrected, which I do with every single one
before I offer it for sale, it's going to perform beautifully.
These Featherweights from the 1930's are just so pretty with the fancy
Egyptian scrollwork faceplate, chrome-edged handwheel and chrome stitch
length regulator backplate. And as you'd expect, far fewer of the
pre-WWII Featherweights are found and offered for sale compared to the
later ones.
Overall this Featherweight
is very pretty.
It's clean and bright, but not so pristine that you'd be afraid to use
it. The gold decals show just a little thinning here and there,
but the main "apology" from a cosmetic standpoint is the variation /
unevenness in the clearcoat finish on the base, resulting from prior use.
The
original carry case is in excellent condition and complete with its top
tray. A handful of bobbins are included as well as the original 221 instruction manual.
This one is ready to get back to work and ready to provide service to another generation!
$595 LCM--38-FW
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 1949 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AJ112028)
Are you looking for a Featherweight that really has that
"Wow!" factor? This is the one! This Featherweight
221 is in outstanding condition. It's extremely bright and glossy
with a highly reflective surface. The decals are pristine.
It looks to have seen only minimal use.
Complete with the Singer attachments you see pictures, in their original
box, as well as the cute and collectible little Singer oil can.
The carry case is in excellent condition as well. Included is a
nicely reproduced copy of the Singer 221 instruction manual.
And of course it's "not just another pretty face"---it's all tuned up
and ready to go. It sews the perfect stitch, so you'll be as proud
to use it as you are to show it off to all your quilter pals.
Highly recommend!
$925 LCM--49-FW
SOLD!
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 1950 Black Singer Featherweight 221
"Centennial" Sewing Machine (AJ890226)
If you have been waiting to fine a really nice "Centennial"
Featherweight, here it is! Wondering what a Centennial is?
Singer celebrated its 100th year of business by designating models with
a special logo commemorating the anniversary. The badge proudly
reads "A Century of Sewing Service 1851-1951" Collectors refer to
these Featherweights as "Centennials" or anniversary models.
This Centennial example is in outstanding condition!
It shows only the most gentle of use and careful, proper storage.
It's squeaky-clean with a deep rich black tone to the paint and
beautiful shine to the clearcoat finish. And it sews just as nice
as it looks.
The original carry case is also in excellent condition. The
original instruction manual is included as well as the full assortment
of basic Featherweight attachments.
There were only limited production runs of this commemorative model, beginning towards the end of 1950 and into the first part of 1951, so they are not all that easy to find---and especially so in this kind of condition! You won't be disappointed! $895 LCM--50-FW
SOLD!
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 1951 Black Singer Featherweight 221
Sewing Machine (AK429161)
This Featherweight is a terrific choice if you're wanting
to get a great looking and great working machine, but don't want to
break the bank! It sews beautifully and the motor runs
strong. It's been inspected, serviced, adjusted and
sew-tested---all tuned up and ready to get back to work.
This Featherweight served it's last owner well, and although there are a couple of cosmetic "apologies"
they are purely cosmetic and none of them affect the operation. There are an average amount of pin-marks to the clearcoat finish, but it
still retains a good deal of shine and luster. Upon closer
inspection you will see there is a small nick to the inside edge of the
folding extension as shown in the close up picture I've provided and as reflected in how I
have priced it. Another interesting "feature" is that the SINGER
decal on the light housing was applied slightly askew---I'd call that a
quirk rather than an apology!
The original carry case is in excellent condition. A quality
reprint of the
original instruction manual is included as well as the full assortment
of basic Featherweight attachments.
If you are looking for a Featherweight you can feel
comfortable sewing on day in and day out, this one is a good choice! $595 LCM--51-FW
SOLD!
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 1952 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AK757325)
This Featherweight loves to sew---what more could you want! This is a good looking Featherweight that will be a great user.
It's been completely cleaned, serviced, adjusted and sew-tested---all set to get back to work! The motor runs strong and it produces a lovely straight stitch.
This Singer 221 would be a good choice for someone who wants a Featherweight to use day in and day out
at a price that won't break the budget. It's in very pretty
cosmetic condition. It's clean, bright and shiny, and overall very
good looking, noting a minor degree of wear to the gold decal along the
front edge of the extension bed, where the decal is a slightly lighter
shade of gold from the rest.
This
Featherweight comes with one of the newer carry cases they are now
making---ready to tote to classes and retreats and to provide for safe storage.
The instruction manual is a nicely reproduced copy of the original.
No attachments included at this price, but I generally have them
available for sale separately at reasonable prices if there are any you
would want to add on.
All original, and performance guaranteed from a dealer
you can count on! $595 LCM--52-FW
SOLD!
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 1952 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL163753)
This Fab-50's Featherweight is strikingly
beautiful---and they are just so classy looking when they are in this
kind of condition! Oftentimes Featherweights that date
from this time period saw relatively little use compared to the earlier
ones---the heyday of women sewing clothing for the family was coming to
an end, and quilting hadn't yet experienced its renaissance---and that
seems to be the case with this one.
It's very bright and shiny with great reflection to the surface, and
just the most minimal of pin-marks. Mechanically it's in top
shape. It was extremely clean to begin with, and I found it to
need very little in the way of "tuning up" as I performed the servicing.
The graduated increments marked on the stitchplate make it a
snap to keep seam widths consistent and exact. The carry
case is in excellent condition. With the original boxful of Singer
attachments and original instruction manual it presents as a very tidy
package!
Seventy-one years later and you can still feel the thrill! $895 LCM--52-2-FW
SOLD!
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Hard-to-Find Singer Featherweight Accessories
 Singer FashionAids Case with Accessories
The Singer "Fashion Aids" case looks like a child's suitcase with
a removable compartmentalized interior tray with nooks and crannies for all the
attachments. It was marketed by Singer as a way to organize and store all of their specialty attachments for
your Featherweight. They came in several colors---this
one is blue in color, inside and out. There are some scuffs on the
case and the leather handle is missing, but the hinges and latch are in
good shape and the handle rings are there.
There is a nice assortment of attachments that include some in original
boxes---and room for more of your own to be added! Here's what's
included, and all are original vintage Singer / Simanco:
Pinking Attachment #121021
Hemstitcher and Picot Edger #121387 in original box with correct Featherweight-specific Throatplate #121392 and Thumbscrew
Buttonholer #121795 with Coverplate and screw
Blindstitch Attachment #160616
Stocking Darner in original box with instructions #35776
Singercraft Guide #120987 with instructions
Universal Needle Threader and Seam Ripper #121634
Singer Oil Can
"Singer Fashion Aids for Smart Finishes" booklet
Very functional and very collectible!
$895
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Tan and White Singer Featherweight Model 221K Sewing Machines
 1964 White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (EV985759)
If you have been waiting to find a pretty little Singer 221K take a look at this one!
For today's Featherweight users and collectors these white 221K sewing
machines represent the end of an era, and have that wonderful retro 60's
look. Dating from the end of Singer's Featherweight production
period far fewer white FWs were manufactured compared to the number of
black ones. They are a little lighter in weight than the black
221's due to the shortened folding bed extension (about 2" shorter than
on the black machines), and they have a more petite carry case.
But just like their black counterparts they were built to last!
This Featherweight is very pretty---the metal parts are bright and shiny
and the paint is a crisp and cool greenish-white color (depending on the
light they are viewed under) that some FW aficionados refer to as
"barely celery" or "mint green". It is very clean and looks to
have seen only gentle use and proper storage. The only apology,
other than a few small nicks here and there in the paint, is a small
of-no-consequence-ding in the metal band on the motor. Several
attachments, still in the original box, as well as the original 221K
instruction manual are included. The carry case is clean and
sturdy and will continue to protect the machine.
As with all of the Featherweights we sell this one has been
fully serviced and it sews just as nice as it looks! It
runs strong and produces that lovely straight Featherweight stitch.
Guaranteed to please! $895 LCM--64-FW
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 1964 White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (EV991239)
These white / green Singer 221K Featherweights have
a look all their own with their "Mid-Century Modern" styling!
They were only produced in Singer's Kilbowie, Clydebank Scotland factory
and there were far fewer produced than their black counterparts.
Like all Singer products from that era they were built with precision
for reliability and long-life.
This example is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
I've just completed giving it a thorough servicing---it's tested and
tuned up and ready to get back to work. It sews like a champ,
producing a neat and tidy stitch. Singer equipped the 221K
machines with what are known as graduated increment throat plates,
providing a very convenient visual guide for consistent seam widths.
From a cosmetic standpoint the paint is clean and bright with a
beautiful cool white hue. The carry case is also in very nice
condition.
Complete with the original boxful of Singer
attachments, original instruction manual, and collectible vintage
Singer oil can, as well as the matching Singer buttonholer, this one presents as a very tidy
package! They don't get much cuter than this! $995 LCM--64-FW
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 1961 Tan / Beige Singer Featherweight 221J Sewing Machine (JE154531)
You most often see them in black. You sometimes see them in white. But this is the harder-to-find Tan Singer model 221J Featherweight!
TThis machine is a wonderful variation,
built exactly like the black 221s but similar in color to the smooth beige finish of Singer's 1950's SewHandy toy sewing machines. The serial number,
the model designation ending in the letter J on the Singer logo, and the marking on the motor indicate this tan Featherweight was manufactured in Singer's
Canadian plant located in St. Johns, Quebec.
This Featherweight sewing machine is all-original and was well taken care of. The paint is in excellent condition
noting a few paint chips, primarily on the handwheel, the motor, and
the bobbin winder, and is a warm shade of tan with creamy-pink
undertones. The metal Singer trademark tag is bright and bold. This machine is squeaky-clean and runs like a champ, and she sews the perfect stitch!
It
has gone through my thorough inspection and servicing, has been cleaned, oiled, and adjusted, and is ready to sit down and sew with.
As one of the "late model" Featherweights it has the throat plate
with graduated increment markings to help keep seams of
consistent width. The original boxful of standard
attachment feet is included as well as the original instruction
manual.
The foot pedal is original and the power cord
and belt are in good shape with no cracks and no deterioration. The matching
original carry case for this machine is sturdy and in very
decent condition on the exterior. The hinges, latches and handle are in good shape. The interior lining shows some
tears and separation from the sides and bottom, which is a common occurrence of these carry cases due to the way in which they were finished.
Truthfully the interiors of the cases of the tan 221s are always in
less than stellar condition. The lining material Singer used
on the inside just wasn't the same quality as the lining that was
used on the black Featherweights.
The ultimate Featherweight for the collector and user!
$1595
CFM-TFW
SOLD!
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Black
Singer Featherweight Model 222 "FreeArm" Sewing Machines
Singer produced an amazingly reliable and high quality product when
they manufactured the Featherweight, and the 222 was their
masterpiece! Singer model 222 sewing machines, also known as
"Freearm" or
"Convertible" Singer Featherweights, have a feature that was not
found on Singer's model 221 machines. The freearm
feature is designed so that a portion of the flat bedplate can be removed, leaving a
narrow tubular-shaped
base that allows for sewing around pant legs, sleeves, and other
circular areas having limited access. To remove the bed
you simply unscrew the thumbscrew and slide the bed off. The model
222 Featherweight machines also have a "Sew / Darn" lever---a
feature that allows you to drop the feed dogs to enable freehand
machine darning and embroidery. These features of the 222 make it a really good choice if you do
apparel work.
There were relatively few 222s produced compared to the number of 221s,
and they were only produced in Great Britain in Singer's Clydesdale, Scotland
factory. Those that were to be sold within Europe
were equipped with 220V
motors. Those that were slated for export to or use in the US and Canada were
outfitted with Singer's 110 voltage motors.
Sorry, none available
at this time.............
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
email me at ilovefeatherweights@gmail.com.
We
can help you sell your Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine.
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Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 Sewing Machine with us
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