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Nothing like being under the weather with fever and sickies. I feel like I need to be doing something productive and yet just the thought of moving makes me close my eyes again. But thanks to mobile phone technology I can at least type this blog post with my thumbs and share with you abo...
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Many of you are already aware that back in December we obtained a very rare Featherweight collection and that April1930s.com has been commissioned to sell them in the coming weeks and months. This was quite a fun adventure and getting prepared to make the Featherweights available has been a lo...
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Today is the day — a new day for a new year which means it is now time to make our official announcement. It is with great pleasure that we announce our new Featherweight website acquisition… www.Singer-Featherweight.com First, we would like to thank Graham for all his expertise, insight a...
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Best Sewing Machine for Young Child
A fellow Stitchery Friend of ours shared this picture of her granddaughter who had received her first Featherweight for Christmas. If that isn’t the best smile of excitement over her new sewing machine, I don’t know what is! I am certain this little girl will remember this day for the rest...
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A Featherweight Merry Christmas!
We received this photo from a fellow Featherweight owner. She didn’t have a creche perse’, but then remembered her Featherweight had a light so she set up her Nativity this way. We asked her permission to share with you because we thought you would enjoy it as well. (Thank you, Miriam!) Merry ...
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We have added an entire new category on this blog called “Attachments & Accessories”. You will now be able to find out how to identify and use your vintage Singer Attachments - all in one convenient place! Good morning! As of this morning we have a new page added to our Featherweight...
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Last year my daughter and I worked together in making these little Valentine's cards for her class*. We are homeschooling now but the idea still lingers as we think of family and friends for this year. The end product was a melding of two patterns. One was like this one from Orange Betti...
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These are so easy a small child can make them! Step 1: Fold a little edge of a square or rectangular fabric scrap and pin it with the clothes pin.Step 2: Flip the clothes pin down.Step 3: Wrap the fabric corners to the center around the clothes pin.Step 4: Tie a piece of bias tape, yarn, or ...
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<!doctype html> Pockets can be tricky sometimes. You can take the time to cut perfectly but when trying to fold the excess seam allowance for rounded or curved corners, an angular edge can sometimes result no matter how detailed or careful you press. A long time ago I learned a trick...
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Little Girl's Sewing Machine (or for Little Boy's, too!)
I am often asked, 'What child's sewing machine would you recommend for my 4-5 year-old?'... Well, each child is different, of course, and while some may actually be ready to go straight to a regular sewing machine (which I would without-a-doubt recommend the Singer Featherweight 221 for any c...
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