Singer Featherweight 221, AG0119**, Blackside - RARE
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This Rare, Singer Featherweight 221 is in good condition and ready to sew right out of the case. It is fitted with an original 110-volt motor that has been rewound to work with optimum speed and torque. Be sure to click on any image above to view the beauty of this machine and its rare black-oxide parts! It is in nice condition with some decal wear and receives a grade 7-. AG0119** indicates an original commission date of July 1st, 1941.
What makes this Featherweight rare?
This Featherweight 221 sewing machine has been given the term "Blackside Featherweight" because of some unique finishing to the standard parts, particularly the faceplate. Click here to read more about it on our blog.
During WWII, there was a moratorium on chromium; consequently, some of the Featherweight parts like the handhweel and stitch length indicator received black paint instead of the chrome finish and other parts like the faceplate received a black-oxide finish. A machine with these components is referred to as a Blackside Featherweight.
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As soon as one of our Featherweights arrives in the mail to the customer, the fastidious packaging care and wrapping adds to the unveiling enjoyment, making a Featherweight Shop machine purchase extra special and something to always remember.
Included with Machine:
- Original Carrying Case
- Basic Attachments - BLACKSIDE: Ruffler, Edge Stitcher, Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Shirrer, Binder
- Original Instruction Manual
- Original Singer Student's Manual
- Thread Post
- Maintenance Logbook
- Oil Bottle with Oil
- Motor Lubricant
- Microtex Needles
- Wonderfil Machine Piecing Set
- Case Tote Bag
- Large & Small Screwdrivers
- Stitch Sample, guaranteeing a quality stitch
- Original Metal Foot Controller
Additional Quilting Attachments can be purchased, and if you need any Fashion Aids for apparel or ornamental sewing (e.g., Buttonholer, Blind Stitcher, etc...), we will prepare samples for those as well should you decide to purchase them separately.
The Original Bobbin Case is included, adhering to originality all these years later. The machine has been serviced and calibrated for quilter’s cotton, so tension is already properly set; however, tension can easily be adjusted depending on fabric needs.
The machine is fitted with an original scrolled faceplate and the original case includes the top tray for holding the attachments.
Free Shipping in the USA through UPS Ground is provided. The machine will be thoroughly and carefully packed ~ guaranteed to arrive safe and sound.
For more information on purchasing a Featherweight during our Featherweight Faire, click here.