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
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 (AJ385916) If you are looking for a
reasonably priced Featherweight
that you can feel comfortable using day in and day out, this machine will fit the bill.
It sews well and will stand up to any job you
hand out. And it is in very presentable cosmetic condition as well, with an average amount of pin marks to the surface, and
showing use but not abuse. As you can see, there is barely any loss to the gold decal
decoration, indicating it was well cared for. The carry case is complete with the top
tray and is in good sturdy condition, thought there are some tears to the fabric covering
on the back side. All of the original attachments you see in the photos are included,
and there is also a nicely reproduced copy of the instruction manual as well. We've just
replaced the electric cord---it's all ready to go back to work!
$495
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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
is the often-seen hole punched in the lid from the spoolpin---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 looks OK. The case is
also missing the top tray. But if you are looking for a
good-running good-looking 1940's vintage machine you probably don't
want to let that stop you, because there are some very affordable
new cases of several varieties available for Featherweights.
$550
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1950
Black Singer Featherweight 221"Centennial"Sewing Machine
(AJ610013) If you want a Featherweight
that is distinctive as well as functional, this is certainly the one! Singer used a special nametag
/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."
It is in excellent mechanical and electrical condition, and in very
nice cosmetic condition as well. No attachments came with this
Featherweight, but I always have a good selection of original
attachments in stock so they can be added if wanted. Included is a
nice reprinted copy of the Singer manual. The original carry case
is in great shape as well. When we serviced this machine we
noticed that the bobbin winder had been replaced and the opening had
been slightly enlarged to accommodate the replacement. We have
now replaced it with an original Singer bobbin winder.
$495
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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 instruction manual and the proper white and green
vintage Singer 221K carry case in very nice condition. A great
machine to use day in and day out!
$495
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1964
White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine (EV972920)
This is one of the nicest white Singer Featherweights to come along in a while.
The condition of this machine is outstanding, both cosmetically and mechanically / electrically.
It is extremely clean and shiny and shows just the most minimal
signs of use. It sews the perfect stitch and runs strong.
Best of all there are lots of extras that go with this machine.
There are attachments and screwdrivers, still in their original box.
There is a Singer needlepack in matching colors, and numerous
bobbins. There is a Singer buttonholer with several buttonhole
templates, and amazingly the buttonholer has its original box as
well as its plastic case. The original instruction manual and
green / white carry case are included as well. A great
choice for someone who wants all the goodies to go along with the
machine!
$695
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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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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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