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Antique / Vintage
Singer Featherweight Model
221 and
222 Sewing Machines
For Sale
We have been selling
Singer 221 and 222 Featherweight Sewing Machines online since 1998!!
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We are proud to offer
for sale a fine selection
of 221 and 222 Antique Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines for
purchase.
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 Featherweight
Sewing Machines in Original Condition!
Regardless which machine you purchase
from me all of the Singer Featherweights listed below are cleaned, oiled,
adjusted, inspected, sew-tested, 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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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?
 1935 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AD938611) with
SCHOOL BELL BOBBIN WINDER
This early production Featherweight is marked with serial number AD938611,
which dates it to the model 221 production run assigned on June 24,
1935. Singer had only began producing the Featherweight model at
the end of 1933.
One has to wonder, at this early juncture, if they knew what a winner
they had on their hands!
Think about it---the United States was still in the midst of The Great
Depression. Times were tough and money was tight. Only a
relatively small number of fortunate families would have even been able
to afford such a luxury, and given that electricity had not yet reached
a lot of places in rural America the Featherweight was probably
something that many seamstresses and homemakers could only dream of. Imagine what a thrill it must have been to have owned one then!
This Featherweight has all the hallmarks of the early
models---the beautiful fancy scrollwork pattern on the endplate, the
chrome-rimmed handwheel and chrome stitch length regulator plate,
the un-numbered thread tensioner, and most distinctively the early
style front-mounted "school bell" bobbin winding tensioner. I've included lots of pictures so be
sure to view them all.
As with all the Featherweights I sell, this one has had a complete
servicing and cleaning to bring it to its former glory, and is ready to
sew on right out of the box. A new belt has been installed as well
as new wiring for the foot controller. Of course I've sew-tested
it to ensure it produces the perfect stitch. Despite having some pin-marks and other scratches, as well as some loss to the decal
along the front and back edges, the machine is super clean and retains great
shine. The carry case is also
in very nice condition and complete with the top tray. The original
instruction manual with 1933 copyright date is included, as well as the
set of attachments.
If you have been waiting to find a Featherweight from one of the
earliest years of production be sure to take a look!
$1450 LCM--35-FW
 1939 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AF175303)
A nice pre-WWII Featherweight with the "Egyptian
scrollwork" faceplate and chrome-edged handwheel! This
pre-war Singer Featherweight is a classic. With it's classy look
and features it is all set to go back to work in the sewing room or
quilting class. It sews really wall and needed very little in the
way of tuning up or adjusting.
There are far fewer examples of these early models found compared
to the later ones, and cosmetically they oftentimes show a lot of hard
use. Not so here. This one is bright and shiny noting that
there is some wear to the gold decal in a few spots along the front edge
and some unevenness to the clearcoat finish. But overall it is
very pretty!
I gave it a very thorough inspection and servicing and
adjusted it to sew that perfect Featherweight stitch and is ready to
take on your next sewing project. The original carry case is in excellent clean and sturdy condition
so you'll be ready to hit the road with it. The set of Singer
attachments pictured is included as well as the original Featherweight
instruction manual.
Ready for another lifetime of use! $750 LCM--39-FW
SOLD!
 1947 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AG978590)
If you are looking for a Featherweight with
that "wow" factor, as well as some interesting historical context, this is the one!
The wow factor first: This Featherweight is 78 years old and all
these years later the black paint finish is still a dark rich color with a
beautiful shine that's extremely glossy and reflective. The gold
decals are a deep golden hue, and are near 100% intact all the way
around. And the Egyptian scrollwork faceplate pattern
gives it a super classy appearance.
It really is in exceptional cosmetic condition!
Of course she's not just another pretty face! Like
all the Featherweights I sell this one has been gone through end-to-end,
top-to-bottom, cleaned and serviced, sew-tested and now ready to get
back to work. I guarantee you'll love the way she sews!
Now for the historic part: During World War II
Singer temporarily ceased production of sewing machines in order to
manufacture products for the war effort. Not until the war
ended was Singer able to resume production of domestic sewing
machines. And it took several years for them to get back into full
production. Can you imagine how great the pent-up demand must have been!
This Featherweight came with paperwork that indicates the original
purchaser had to wait for a while---what must have seemed like
forever---to receive her machine. A letter to her
from the Singer Company dated August 1947 refers to their regret in
learning of her "difficulty in obtaining a new machine", and explaining
that "due to the shortage of sewing machines and the great demand for
them, all customers have been required......to register their names on
waiting lists.......when machines are available, these customers are
notified by our representatives. Arrangements are then made for an
order, purchase, and delivery".
Be sure to take a look at all the pictures to see just how lovely this
Featherweight is! The original carry case is in excellent clean and sturdy condition. The
Singer attachments pictured are included as well as the original Featherweight
instruction manual. The extra bonus is the letter from Singer!
This Featherweight is all-original---not one of those repaints that you're seeing so many of nowadays! $1025 LCM--47-FW
 1951 Black Singer
"Centennial" Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AK071441)
If you have been waiting to find a really nice
"Centennial" model Featherweight here it is! Wondering
what a Centennial is? Singer celebrated their 100th year in
business by designating models of that year 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 excellent condition. It shows gentle use
and careful, proper storage. I have given it a complete servicing
and so it sews just as nice as it looks! It is complete with a
nice assortment of Singer accessory feet in the original, although
somewhat tattered, box as well as a nicely reproduced copy of the
instruction manual.
These sewing machines are certainly meant to be used. But some of them---like this one---have
additional distinctive collector appeal and value. Be sure to take
a look at the photo of the letter that came with this one.
It's from Singer to the first purchaser, welcoming her as a Singer
customer and commending her astute choice of machines: " You have
proven yourself an excellent judge of values in selecting a repossessed
machine, which, as you know, bears the same warranty as a new machine
and entitles you, without any additional charge, to the same Singer
Sewing Course that each purchaser of a new Singer machine is entitled to
take You may well take pride in your purchase."
OMG, the
original purchaser had it repossessed! How sad is that!!!
Singer was notorious for offering sewing machine purchasers a monthly or
weekly payment plan---it's one of several things (along with prolific
marketing, advertising and promotion) that made them so successful.
They made it easy for you to purchase.......but if you missed a payment
or two......Can you imagine? I guess they came to her house and just
took the machine away. How incredibly heartbreaking that must have been.
But in any case one buyer's misfortune was the next buyer's opportunity.
And now the opportunity continues!
Highly recommend! $825 LCM--51-FW
 1957 Black Singer
"FREE ARM" Featherweight 222K Sewing Machine (EM960697)
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 narrow 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.
There were relatively few 222s produced compared to the number of 221s,
and they were only produced in Great Britain in Singer's Clydebank,
Kilbowie Scotland factory. Those that were to be sold within
Europe were equipped with 220V motors. Those that were
slated for export to the US and Canada---like this one---were outfitted
with Singer's 110 voltage motors. This machine does not require an
auxiliary power converter or motor conversion for use here in the
US---it's ready to sit down and sew with.
This Singer 222 shows only signs of gentle use and has been well cared
for by a meticulous owner. It serviced up beautifully with no issues. The stitch
is perfect and it's a lot of fun to sew on! The motor runs strong,
quiet, and smooth. This is a machine you'll be proud to show off!
It's clean and bright having a surface that is highly reflective and
glossy. The gold decals are in excellent condition and there are
just minimal pin-marks to the clearcoat surface.
The carry case is also in very nice condition and will continue to do it's job to protect the machine and allow for easy transport.
There is a nice assortment of original Singer attachment feet included, and in addition to the basic Featherweight attachments you also get the Singer 222 Embroidery and Darning foot attachment which allows for free-motion work. The original Singer 222 instruction manual is also provided.
This Featherweight 222 is all set to service another generation
of seamstresses! $2195 LCM--57-222-FW
Tan and White Singer Featherweight Model 221J /
221K Sewing
Machines
 1968-69 White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (FA231876)
If you have been waiting to find a squeaky clean Singer 221K at a
reasonable price this is it!
These white Featherweights have a look all their own with their
"Mid-Century Modern" styling. They are a little lighter in weight
than the black 221s due to the shortened length of the swinging bed
extension and the more petite carry case.
This lovely sewing machine is cool greenish-white in color.
And it's super clean! Fully serviced, adjusted, inspected and sew-tested, and sporting a
new belt, you'll love the way it sews. It's ready to get back to
work right out of the box. Note the graduated stitchplate that makes
for ease in obtaining a
consistent stitch width. The carry case is clean and sturdy as
well, and
ready to continue protecting the machine. It's complete with the original
instruction manual as well as the attachment feet you
see pictured.
If you already have a black 221 this would be a great choice to add to and round out your collection of Featherweights!
Be sure to take a look---they don't get much cuter than this! $795 LCM--W68-FW
 1961
Tan Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (JE159511)
Tan Featherweights were manufactured for just a very short time period.
They are certainly more scarce than the black, and even more so than the
white / green models. Those that were produced in Singer's St.
John's Quebec, Canada factory, like this one, were given serial numbers
starting with the letters JE, and badged as their model 221J. From
a mechanical standpoint the tan Featherweight is identical to the black
model, and it has the same 5 1/2" length folding bed. But there
are details in the cosmetic design that Singer changed to give it a more
modern and updated, even futuristic, "Buck Rogers" look!
This example is in really fine condition. That is
not always the case with these models due to the fact that the lighter
color paint tends to show any marks more prominently. There is a
small nick of missing paint on the tip of the light bulb housing on this
one, but other than that the finish of the paint is in great shape.
And the paint is all-original, and has not been touched up or repainted.
It is now completely cleaned, serviced and adjusted and ready to sit
down and sew with. You'll love the way it sews! It's
equipped with the graduated stitchplate making it easy to obtain a
consistent stitch width. It's complete with the matching color
foot controller, the original manual as well as all the attachments you
see pictured. The carry case is also in very good condition.
If you've been looking for a tan Featherweight in exceptional
condition don't let this one slip by! $1750 LCM--T61-FW
Hard-to-Find Special Singer Items
 Singer Dressmaker Manikin / Mannikin / Mannequin Doll Set with Accessories
& SewHandy Model 20-10 Toy Sewing Machine in Hard Case
The Singer
Dressmaker Mannequin Doll set with a model 20-10 child's sewing machine is one of the
most desirable and hardest to find of all Singer toy sewing machine sets
produced.
Singer offered this wonderful set so children would learn to love Singer sewing machines
and associate it later with creating clothes for themselves,
their children, and others with a full size Singer machine. Imagine how many little girls
during this period in the late
50's - 60's were thinking about becoming fashion designers and this was their
stepping stone to that path forward.
The overall condition
is fine. The little girl this was given to was thinking about more important
things than sewing and dressmaking and this dressmakers set saw little if
any use. The 2 mannequins are perfect. All the
accessories, patterns, booklet, and tools shown are included. The black 20-10
toy sewing machine
is about perfect. It is all housed in the oversize hard suitcase that has some
scuffing on the exterior. The accessories include several patterns, and the original
fabric for the
first dress to be made as well as other material. The clamp, spools of
thread, a tape measure and more are also present.
This Singer Manikin / Mannikin / Mannequin Doll set-up and child's sewing machine turns up only occasionally, and
rarely in this nice or complete condition.
A special piece for that
someone special!
$795
 Singer
Featherweight 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!
$595
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. I will hold the machine for you and we
can arrange for payment and shipping.
Not sure which machine
will best suit your needs? Call and I can help you determine
that as well.
Deciding which Featherweight Sewing
Machine to order........
Be sure to click the link below each description to see multiple
pictures of each Featherweight,
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
the 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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Note:
I always have additional Singer Featherweights
that have just come in and are waiting to be serviced, 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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