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What's new in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - September 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for all...
Read MoreWhat's new in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - August 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreEH Series 221 Machines, 1951-1953 - Stepping Into the Vault
Take a step into the Featherweight vault as we analyze the differences between six special Featherweights - one from each serial number series within the EH prefix. Detailed first are some features that are standard for Featherweights with an EH serial number. After that, the distinctives of eac...
Read MoreWhat's new in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - July 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreWhat's new in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - June 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - May 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - April 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - March 2024
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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreSinger Featherweight Certificate of Ownership
The Singer Featherweight sewing machine emerged October 3rd, 1933, capturing hearts with its compact design and exceptional functionality. A few Featherweights today still have their original receipts and guarantee certificates; however, most machines have lost all documentation connecting them t...
Read MoreFebruary 2024 - What's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection
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. ...
Read MoreJanuary 2024 - What's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection
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. ...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - December 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 get in. S...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - November 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 procured in our personal collection. This series of blog posts brings our collection out for al...
Read MoreThe Register of Original Featherweight Manuals
Finding a matching, original manual to each machine is important to Featherweight collectors, and this register lists all 221 Featherweight manuals that we have recorded and the variations that we have observed between each of them. Determining the date of a Featherweight manual is rather easy!...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - September 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. ...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - July 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. ...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - December 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. ...
Read MoreWhat Is The Correct Way Of Identifying A Singer Walking Presser Foot AKA?
The Singer Walking Presser Foot, also known as "The Penguin" due to its adorable waddle while sewing, is one of the most sought-after Singer accessories. 'Penguin' is not an official Singer name, rather it was a cute descriptor applied by a Featherweight collector in the early 2000s. The all-me...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - February 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....
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - January 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. ...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - July 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. S...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - May 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. S...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - Apr. 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. S...
Read MoreThe Purpose and Timeline of the Featherweight Light Switch
The Featherweight's light switch changed slightly throughout the years in both placement and style, but it's one purpose never changed - turning the light off and on. Most new machines have an actual power switch on them, but the Featherweight's switch only operates the light. You will find tha...
Read MoreA History and Modern Use of the Corduroy Case Insert
If you have a Featherweight made from 1937-1940, you might find this original, rare, and practical addition to your case. Little is known about the corduroy case insert, as we have never seen any original marketing literature, but it is probable that one of the theories below speaks to the rarit...
Read MoreWhy is My Needle Not Centered in the Needle Hole?
A common question among Featherweight owners is, "Why is the needle not centered in the needle hole?" Although it may be quite concerning, the answer will put you at ease! Find out why here.
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - Jan. 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. S...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - Nov. 2020
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. S...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - Oct. 2020
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. S...
Read MoreA Concise History and Timeline of The Featherweight Bobbin Winder
Below is a photo of the 8 different bobbin winders that Singer made for the Featherweight. Each one is unique, and while they are all interchangeable, preserving the originality of your machine with the historically correct winder can be important to the machine's value. #1 Solid-Wheel Unmarke...
Read MoreWhat's New in The Featherweight Shop Vintage Collection - Sept. 2020
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 new series of blog posts will be bringing our collection out for all to see what new items...
Read MoreThe improvements in tools have changed dramatically throughout history - from arm-strength, weights, and pulleys to the electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools of today. How have the tools used for working on sewing machines improved? What did they look like in the past, and what can be used t...
Read MoreA Peek into The Featherweight Shop's Singer Collection
The entryway to our little Shop has become a display area for our collection of Singer items, and we are always happy to share it with those who stop by. We don't get many visitors as we are out of town and miles from any big city, so we have decided to bring some of the collection to you! Belo...
Read MoreThe Design of (and how to use) the Featherweight Foot Controller
The Singer foot controller used with most all Featherweights have quite the peculiar design! With most every other sewing machine in the world having a lever or wide pedal to be pressed by one's foot, Singer does seem to go against the grain, and many are unsure why. Singer's thought with this s...
Read MoreWhat part did Singer play in the success of D-Day?
During WWII, when order L-98 was issued by the government in June of 1942, all production of family sewing machines came to a halt. This order deemed production of items like sewing machines as unnecessary or non-essential. As a result, Singer shifted very quickly into making much-needed parts ...
Read MoreLooking back at books, magazines, and historical records it appears that Singer was a great company to work for. They provided many benefits and great facilities for their workforce. Singer wanted their employees to be able to state proudly, "I work for the Singer Manufacturing Company." So li...
Read MoreHow to Store the Featherweight
One of our most popular questions is, "How should I store my Featherweight?" We do know that the Featherweight is a very hearty machine, as many owners have retrieved them from the attic, basement, or closet where they have been kept for many years - to pull them out and use them without complic...
Read MoreWhat Shank is The Featherweight?
All 221 and 222 Featherweights are Low-Shank. It was Singer's most common configuration for their household sewing machines. The term Shank refers to the position and height of the needle bar and presser bar. Below is a comparison of the four common machine shanks used by Singer. The Low-Shank...
Read MoreAre Some Featherweights Harder to Find Than Others?
Some Featherweights are certainly harder to find than others, but how much harder? In certain areas all Featherweights may be "scarce", but internet sales have made standard Featherweights much more available. This post will address not only how many Featherweights were made each year, but also...
Read MoreA Closer Look at Featherweight Drip Pans
The drip pan wouldn't be considered a mechanical piece of the Featherweight, but it does serve a few purposes. The metal drip pans hold the felt drip pad liners, which collect excess oil and grease that drips down from the moving parts in the machine. Together the drip pan and felt drip pad ser...
Read MoreA Look at The Differences Between The "Flat Prong" and "Round Pin" Plugs
For the black Featherweights, Singer had two different connection types. They aren't interchangeable, so this article can be a reference when checking the compatibility of the machine and cord. Round Pin Plug and Terminal: The round pin terminals and plugs were used exclusively in the USA, but...
Read MoreA Concise History and Timeline of The Featherweight Light Housings
Many Featherweight light housings have the same shape, but they often vary cosmetically, and they can be a quick reference to when a machine was made. There were a total of nine different decals used to mark the Singer Featherweight light housings, and there were four different light housing con...
Read MoreFeatherweight Marketing Through The Eyes of Singer
Take a step back in time and view this trove of original Singer advertisements featuring the Featherweight! See ads from all over the world marketing the Black, Tan and White Featherweights as well as the 222K. The Black Featherweight 221: This is possibly the most concise advertising pa...
Read MoreWhat To Look For When Buying a Featherweight
"Is this a good price?", "How do I know if anything is wrong with the machine?", "Are some Singer Featherweights better than others?", and "What do I look for when purchasing a Singer Featherweight?" - these are all common questions we receive from those on the hunt for their first Singer Feather...
Read MoreA Timeline of The Featherweight Motor
The Motor is one of the most vital parts on the Singer Featherweight. It is likely to be the first part to display signs of age on almost any machine, so it is important that the motors are properly cared for. When a motor does wear out, it can be replaced by any original Featherweight motor. ...
Read MoreHow Does The Featherweight Compare to Other Singer Machines?
When Singer introduced the Featherweight in 1933 it was vastly different from most all sewing machines on the market. This article will compare the Featherweight to the other common Singer machines of its era. First, to be considered an actual Singer "Featherweight", the sewing machine must ...
Read MoreOriginal Featherweight Tables and Cabinets
Singer tables were what any 1940s homemaker would have wanted to accompany her machine: an adaptable table for sewing or hosting! Below is a cute ad from Singer, marketing the different ways one of their tables could be used... Pinochle anyone? Today, some of the most collectible sewing machin...
Read MoreA Complete Guide to the Variations of Featherweight Hook Assemblies
The hook assembly can be considered the heart of your machine, crucial for timing and stitch formation. Singer did update the design of the hook assembly a few times over the years, and the precision engineering involved means these parts are not interchangeable. This guide is not only a historic...
Read MoreA Concise History of the Featherweight Case
For Singer, the number one selling point for the Featherweight was its portability with the lightweight design of the machine unique and desirable. For the Singer Featherweight to truly be portable, however, it also had to have a lightweight and compact case - one that would hold the machine, co...
Read MoreOriginal Featherweight Foot Controller History and Timeline
Singer made a variety of foot controllers over the years, and a few different styles for the Featherweight. All vintage original Featherweight foot controllers are universal and can work with 110 or 220 voltage and with any Featherweight model whether 221 or 222 (the actual plug to the machine m...
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