Singer
Featherweight Model 221 and 222 Sewing Machines
 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 and craftspeople 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". Singer Featherweight Model
222 sewing machines, also known as "Freearm" or "Convertible" Singer
Featherweights, had a feature that was not found on the Featherweight
Model 221 machines. The Freearm Featherweights were designed with a tubular bed feature that allows a
portion of the flat bedplate to be removed so you could sew around
sleeve cuffs or pant legs. The Model 222 Featherweight machines
also have a feature to enable machine darning and embroidery.
There were relatively few Model 222 Featherweights produced compared to
Featherweight Model 221 machines, so the Singer 222's generally command
considerably higher prices.
We are proud to offer a nice
selection of 221 and 222 Singer Featherweights that we are
selling for several consignors.
All of these
Singer Featherweight Sewing Machines have been
gently used and well cared for. The previous owners paid special
attention to condition. All of these 221 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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interested in helping you sell your Singer Featherweight on Consignment
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A Word
About Condition.........
I love to see Singer
221 and 222 Featherweight sewing machines in excellent cosmetic condition, and most of
the 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 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.
To assure your
satisfaction all of the Featherweight sewing machines we sell come
with our complete 1-Year Money Back Guarantee.
Black Singer
Featherweight
Model 221 Sewing
Machines
 1955 Black
Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL903169)
This Featherweight is a pleasure to sew on---it runs strong
and sews a beautiful stitch. It is complete with standard
attachments plus a buttonholer. It even has the Singer oil can!
Cosmetically there is one area on the back side of the bed with some
scratches to the clearcoat finish, but overall it looks
bright and shiny. The case is sturdy although the fabric cover on
the bottom has been worn away.
$395
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MK-FW1
 1957
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AM660563)
This is a great running machine 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. The bobbin case is marked "45751". As far as the
cosmetics, there are 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 machine you will feel comfortable putting to
use day in and day out, this one is a workhorse that will fit the
bill perfectly.
$450
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ZM-FW1
 1956 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AM407346)
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.
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LM-FW1
 1948
Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AH819631)
This Featherweight is moderately priced and in super nice
condition! It comes with the original instruction manual, the
original little tin-litho Singer oil can, Singer screwdrivers, vintage
Singer needle packs and motor lube, and several attachments. As far as the
cosmetics, there are a few fairly minor scratches here and there to the
finish, but the overall appearance is very nice. And the carry case is in great
shape too! The machine sews perfectly and looks so very nice!
$525
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SPECIAL OFFERING ****
 Original Singer Featherweight Card Table in its Original Singer Shipping
Box!!!!
This is an
incredible find---an
original Featherweight card table that is still in the original
Singer shipping box. I have sold a good number of vintage Singer Featherweight
tables over the years, but this is the first time I have been able to
offer one that is still in its original shipping box. In fact it
is the first one I have ever seen or heard of. The woman who owned
it took meticulous care of her things, apparently only used the table a
few times if at all, and kept it carefully stored in its original Singer
cardboard box. Typically I sell the gently used Featherweight cardtables in the $150-$200 price range---the condition of this one and
the box make it an exceptionally scarce find. (Machine pictured
not included)
$450
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 Original Singer Featherweight Card Table
This folding
card table for the Featherweight 221 or 222 is in super condition!
If you are not into a "collecting", and don't care to pay a premium for
the table above, this one is a great alternative. There is one
small nick in the veneer in one corner, but overall it shows only the
gentlest of use.
$175
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White
and Tan Singer
Featherweight Model 221 K / 221 J Sewing
Machines
 1964 White
Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (EV914563)
No case with this one, just a great
machine that sews beautifully and is priced right! The
color of the paint is that "pale mint-green white" that
Featherweight collectors refer to as "barely celery"---unfortunately
there are some scratches on the front edge, but still a pretty
little machine. Cleaned, oiled and
adjusted and ready to go back to work!
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Singer
Featherweight Model 222 K FreeArm Sewing
Machines
 1955 Singer Featherweight 222K FreeArm Sewing Machine (EK327716)
This freearm Featherweight is a real
beauty! It is extremely bright and shiny and shows only the
gentlest of use. It runs like a champ and sews a beautiful
stitch. It is complete with accessories still in their
original box, the original instruction manual (cover is torn), and
the carry case in very nice condition too. You will want to
show this one off to your friends!
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 1955 Singer Featherweight 222K
FreeArm Sewing Machine (EK323769)
This Singer 222 looks fantastic, sews beautifully, and is
complete with its case and standard accessory feet, plus lots
more---automatic zigzagger with extra stitch patterns, oil can,
manual, and best of all the hard-to-find Singer 222 Embroidery
Hoop and Darning Foot!
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SOLD!
 1961 Singer Featherweight 222K
FreeArm Sewing Machine (ES356359)
This Featherweight 222 was manufactured
during one of the last production runs. And proudly marked with
the distinctive "Red S" badge! The owner was meticulous
and the machine shows nothing but the gentlest of use. Includes
the manual, standard accessories plus 222 darning foot, and the original
little red plastic pouch!
$1750
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Singer Featherweight
Electric
Iron
 Compact
and lightweight, this vintage Singer Model T electric iron is just
the thing to take to quilting events! It measures only 6 1/2"
long and weighs just barely over 2 lbs. It's in super nice
condition and the cord even has its own little carry pouch.
$50
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SOLD!
The above iron is SOLD but be
sure to check out my
Vintage Electric Irons
page for other small irons that are perfect to
take "on the road" with your Featherweight.
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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.
Still 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?
Click here to determine the production date of your Singer 221or 222
Featherweight
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Singer Featherweight,
301, and other Sewing
Machine Attachments, Accessories and Memorabilia
***** 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 Can---
availability varies---please inquire
$35.00-$65.00
Singer Instruction Booklet for Model
15-91---original instruction manual, good condition, 1952 copyright
date. $10.00
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