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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?
 1948 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AH551175)
A fabulous '48 Featherweight! This Singer is 78 years
young---a true beauty and still a workhorse! I always find it
interesting to view these vintage Singer Featherweight sewing machines
within the context of history, in this case the dominant event being the
end of World War II. In fact Singer manufactured only a fraction
of the number of sewing machines during the period from December 1941 to
September 1945 compared to the numbers they produced from 1946 to 1949.
Imagine the collective sense of relief and optimism that followed the
end of the war. Emerging from a period of years when families'
plans were put on hold, when everyday necessities were rationed, and
when manufacturing was geared toward the "war effort", this post-war era
must have felt like a new beginning. And indeed the
Featherweight became something of a symbol of newfound optimism and hope
for the future. This 1948 Featherweight 221 is a testament to that time in our history.
Completely serviced and ready to sit down and sew on, this Featherweight
is squeaky clean and tidy, with just minimal loss to the gold decal
along the front edge and a less-than-average amount of pin-marks.
The carry case is tidy-clean as well. A host of original Singer
Featherweight attachments are included as well as the original Singer
instruction manual.
This is a lovely machine ready to serve the next generation of
sewing enthusiasts! $725 LCM--48-FW
 1950 Black Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AJ357289)
Looking for a Featherweight with that "Wow" factor?
This is the one!
This Featherweight 221 is in outstanding condition---a true
beauty. This is the kind of condition I love to see them in!
It's extremely bright and glossy with a highly reflective surface.
The gold decals are pristine. It looks to have seen only minimal
and gentle use and careful storage. If you are the
meticulous type, this one is a great choice!
It is complete with the Singer attachments you see pictured
along with the original Featherweight instruction manual. The
carry case is in excellent clean and sturdy condition as well.
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!
This Featherweight is all-original---not one of those repaints that you're seeing so many of nowadays! $1095 LCM--50-FW
 1951 Black Singer
"Centennial" Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AK418474)
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 has great shine and
reflection to the surface, noting a few signs of honest use in the form
of some scratches on the folding portion of the bed to the left of the
needlebar area. There is just the slightest amount of wear to the
gold decal on the front side. It is complete with a
nice assortment of Singer accessory feet in the original box as well as
the original
instruction manual. The carry case is clean and odor-free and will
continue to do it's job to protect the machine and provide easy
transport. The rear hinges were re-secured at some point in time
with screws.
Featherweights are certainly meant to be used. And some of them---like this
Centennial---have distinctive historic value and collector appeal!
$795 LCM--51-FW
 1953 Black Singer
Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine (AL543762)
I guarantee you'll love the way this Mid-Century Singer
Featherweight 221 sews! After a thorough inspection and a complete
servicing I can say with full confidence that mechanically and
electrically it's in top shape, and all set to get back into the sewing
room. This machine has been cleaned, oiled and adjusted, with a
new belt installed and new electric wiring---and of course it's been sew-tested---the
motor runs strong and it sews a lovely stitch!
Visually what you'll notice is that although it mostly has a shiny black finish,
the top portion of the head shows some mottling of the clear coat
finish. Still it is overall very pretty and retains near 100% of those dark gold
Singer decals.
There are a number of original Featherweight attachments included. The
carry case is a brand new "made-just-for-Singer-221-Featherweights"
perfect sized fully padded canvas carry bag---with two side pockets for
the foot controller and accessories. With both a shoulder strap
and handles it's perfect for toting to classes and retreats. A nicely
reproduced copy of the Singer Featherweight instruction manual is also
included.
This one will make a great every day user and at a reasonable
price! $495
LCM--53-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
SOLD!
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
SOLD!
 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
SOLD!
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!
$695
 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!
$425
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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Thanks!!
Larry & Carole
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