What's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - February 2023

Here at the Featherweight Shop, we have quite the collection of vintage Singer items.  Due to our remote location, very few customers have had the opportunity to see the many rare Singer items we have.  This series of blog posts brings our collection out for all to see what new items we receive. ...

The Singer Sewing Machine Co. Program from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

While she came to the throne on the 6th of February, 1952, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II did not take place until the 2nd of June, 1953. To celebrate the historic occasion, Singer hosted a viewing party at their shop located at 447 Oxford St. in London. We are delighted to have this rare a...

What's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - June 2022

Here at the Featherweight Shop, we have quite the collection of vintage Singer items.  Due to our remote location, very few customers have had the opportunity to see the many rare Singer items we have.  This series of blog posts brings our collection out for all to see what new items we receive. ...

Singer Manufacturing Company During The World War Years

Walking over a glass bridge suspended above a field of 9,000 poppies representing the nine million lives lost was such a sobering experience during the Henrys' visit to the World War I museum in 2015. After such an impression, the entire family decided to make a return visit in 2022 after the Fe...

What's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - November 2021

Here at the Featherweight Shop, we have quite the collection of vintage Singer items.  Due to our remote location, very few customers have had the opportunity to see the many rare Singer items we have.  This series of blog posts brings our collection out for all to see what new items we get in.  ...

Stitching With A Piece of Art

Needles are the tools that weave the strands of beautiful cross-points, embroider delicate designs, mend favorite stuffed animals of our children, and much more. These timeless designs are made possible by the tools that are expertly crafted by artisans that have perfected their skills after year...