Singer Featherweight Top Decal 221 Sewing Machine, AF168*** - SCARCE
Completely serviced, cleaned, polished, electrically inspected, timed, tuned and sampled - this Featherweight 221 will be ready to sew 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.
AF168*** indicates an original production commission date of February 15th, 1939 and is given a Grade 8-. Be sure to click on any image to view this Singer Featherweight machine. This unique machine is in good condition with some small pin scratches.
What makes this Featherweight special?
This Featherweight is distinguished by the Singer decal on top of the arm instead of on the light housing. The placement of this decal was seen on a select few Featherweights mainly in 1939. One guess is that the Singer employee who installed the decals on the sewing machines was stuck all day doing decals on the Singer 66, 201, and 15 machines...here comes the Featherweight...whoops...the decal got put in the wrong spot; however, an increase in machines from this same batch with the decal on the arm give credence that it may have been intentional by Singer.
Included with Machine:
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Original Case (lovely condition)
- Basic Attachments: Ruffler, Edge Stitcher, Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Shirrer, Binder
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Original Instruction Manual
- Oil Bottle with Oil
- Motor and Gear Lubricant
- Five (5) Extra Bobbins
- Large & Small Screwdrivers
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Stitch Sample from your machine assuring you of a quality stitch
- Small Spool of Aurifil Thread
- Microtex Needles
- Thread Post
- Maintenance Logbook
- Case Tote Bag
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 foot controller and some 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.
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