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In this video tutorial, our young daughter, Ruthie, will show you all the restoration steps for how to clean, polish and refurbish/restore a Singer Featherweight case. This process will work on all black Singer Featherweight cases. On our Singer Featherweight Maintenance Workshop Tour this past summer, she became known at each class as the one to teach this portion of our workshops. Step-by-step, she will show you the process of bringing that old, worn-out-looking case to a new luster -- giving it new life again! Towards the end of the video, she and I will also show you how...
The first thing to check is the felt drip pad underneath the machine. Unscrew the large nut on the bottom tray and if the felt drip pad is saturated with oil like the one shown above then it not only needs a new one, but it could be holding some of the musty odor being emitted by the case. This may not alleviate the pungent odor entirely (especially if your case has been exposed to moist climates), however, this is a good time to change the felt as part of the beginning maintenance. We carry sticky-back Featherweight 221 & 222K...
If you are a member of the Singer Featherweight 221 & 222K Sewing Machines Facebook group then chances are you've seen some of the clever ideas for restoring a Featherweight case. Now, we aren't meaning an easy case refurbish, but rather a complete case restoration. A complete case restoration could be an option for those cases that would otherwise need to be thrown to the trash heap due to compromised stability or having been so overtaken by mold or mildew. Some restorations are easier than others, but we hope you will find inspiration from the Featherweight community and their creative...
This tutorial is focused on the later style case handles; the ones that would be considered more straight and in-line and attached to the case lid using metal posts. They are more cumbersome to remove, let alone install, but after finding a high quality replica leather case handle that includes proper pins, we have created this video tutorial with easy-to-follow instructions for replacement! You'll find tips for replacing the Bakelite Case Handle as well.
If your green case handle is broken or missing and your green Singer Featherweight case is the style that would have had pins* holding the handle in place, then this tutorial will walk you through the easy process for replacing with a high quality, solid green replica. **************************************************************** * NOTE: The green case handle that is pictured below, you'll notice, has molded stubs that rest inside each outer edge of the metal bracket. It is not held on with pins like the tutorial above. It is, unfortunate, but there simply is not a replacement case handle for this style...
Are you restoring a Singer Featherweight? This video tutorial will show you how to easily apply the Singer Featherweight waterslide decals to the painted surface of the machine. Decals are available in a gold "Celtic Knot" for Featherweights made from 1933 - 1937, 1937 - 1953, and the paperclip style from 1953 - 1961. We have received many requests over the years to offer special decals for those venturing into the process of repainting their Singer Featherweight, and we are very pleased to have found a supplier and make them available! Please note, however, that this comes with a caveat:...
Watch Video Tutorial below . . . Is your machine skipping stitches and you've tried every possible troubleshooting suggestion? Do you feel a small burr on your machine's hook assembly or or loop guard? Do you see a rusty corroded spot or two on the tension disks? Well, this simple but useful tool is one of our Featherweight Shop secrets and a necessity for any sewing machine maintenance and service kit. The Rubber Honing Stick is a tool is used for cleaning rust and burrs off parts like the Featherweight hook assembly, the bobbin case, and the tension discs. The...
Today at The Featherweight Shop, Carmon and Ruthie will be showing you how to change the Felt Drip Pad on your Singer Featherweight properly! The felt drip pad that is underneath absorbs excess oil and, if heavily saturated, probably needs replacing. Not only will it take care of a simple routine maintenance for your machine, but it can also help eliminate some of the old musty odors that tend to collect from having been in storage for many years. Old Felt Drip Pad Felt Drip Pad Replacement Video Tutorial: Felt Drip Pad Replacement Tutorial Tools: 1. Putty Knife 2. Latex Gloves...
Welcome to the Singer Featherweight Case Restore Along! We are so excited to introduce this series, which takes an in-depth look at each of the steps of stripping down and restoring a Featherweight Case with Tolex and Fabric! Read Restore Along: Part 1 HERE Join us on Friday, February 26th as we begin the first step in the case restoration process! Just so you can be fully prepared to join in the fun, here is the products list that is used in Part 1:Restore Along Part 1 (2/26 Debut) Product List: White Vinegar - 2 Cups MinimumPutty KnifeRazor KnifeTray for...
Easy to clean and easy to polish! Have you ever wondered how some Featherweight machines look polished and beautiful while others look dull or oily? Watch the video tutorial below all the way through and learn how to take your average looking Featherweight and turn it into something beautifully reflective. Cleaning attachments and the shiny parts of the machine are addressed as well.
