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Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine, "First-Run" 1933 AD5505**

Sale price$ 2,795.00
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Description

This first-run 1933 Singer Featherweight 221 is in good original condition! Serviced and cleaned inside and out - this Featherweight 221 will be ready to sew (or display) right out of the case. This machine is fitted with an original 110-volt motor that has been rewound to work at optimum speed and torque. Click on any image above to view the this machine in detail. AD5505** indicates an original commission date of October 3rd, 1933, and that this is the 9,004th Featherweight produced. This Featherweight has received a grade 7- and is in good condition at 90 years old this year! There are some clearcoat marks/impressions near the back.

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Click here to view our Featherweight timeline and many of the distinct elements of these early 1930s Featherweights.


Included with Machine:

  1. Replica Case
     
  2. Basic Attachments:
    (Ruffler, Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Shirrer, Binder, and Edge Stitcher)
     
  3. Replica Manual
      
  4. Oil Bottle

  5. Featherweight Maintenance Logbook

  6. Motor Lubricant

  7. Five (5) Extra Bobbins

  8. Small Spool of Aurifil Thread

  9. Case Tote Bag

  10. Schmetz Microtex Needles

  11. Large & Small Screwdrivers

  12. Original Metal Foot Controller

  13. Stitch Sample from your machine assuring you of a quality stitch

  14. Thread Post

 

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 replica case includes the side tray for holding the attachments.

This will be a distinguished machine to add to any Featherweight collection.

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.


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