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texdane
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Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2016 :  2:37:09 PM  Show Profile
Hi Farmgirls,

Curious...any Singer Featherweight fans out there?

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Nicole

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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl

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Linda
Terrell TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2016 :  3:28:43 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
I have 2 Featherweight 221s - still looking for a 222 at an affordable price, which is not an easy task. I also have quite a few extra attachments for the 221-222.

I also have 2 Singer 301s - another collectible Singer machine and I believe it is the first slant needle with feed-dogs that can be lowered.

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Farmgirl #1919
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Linda O
Lone Oak, TX

"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl

578 Posts

Sylvia
Kent WA
USA
578 Posts

Posted - Aug 13 2016 :  6:20:11 PM  Show Profile
I have two orphans that were thrown away--cosmetic damage on one. Both run beautifully after being cleaned up and greased.

Sylvia
Kent, WA
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl

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Diana
Orofino ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 13 2016 :  7:01:41 PM  Show Profile
5 here
Diana

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NikisMom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Julie
Framingham MA
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Posted - Aug 18 2016 :  6:02:39 PM  Show Profile
I have one. Love the portability for quilt workshops and rug braiding guild.
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Denise Ann
True Blue Farmgirl

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Denise
Shoreview MN
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2016 :  9:17:39 PM  Show Profile
I have one, that my sister gifted to me. She has several. I have not had time to use it yet but it does run. I do like to admire it. Pretty machines.

Denise Ann
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

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Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2016 :  06:06:15 AM  Show Profile
Oh my goodness!

I just got my first Featherweight a month ago. She is the white model 221 from the late sixties. She is so quiet, but the bobbin threading makes me nuts! My other vintage Singer is easier to thread the bobbin, though it is not portable. I do think they are addicting, though.

I read somewhere that it is not good to use them for quilting as it can burn out the motor???


Farmgirl Hugs,

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quiltee
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Linda
Terrell TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 20 2016 :  7:25:17 PM  Show Profile  Send quiltee a Yahoo! Message
The Featherweight is great for piecing quilt tops. But for doing the quilting when all three layers are together may be a bit hard on the machine.

I don't understand what you mean about the bobbin threading being hard to wind? I think they are very easy.

Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
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Linda O
Lone Oak, TX

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katmom
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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2016 :  6:17:58 PM  Show Profile
I luv mine! I was lucky and bought mine for $100 a great deal!
I have used it for quilting...
The case was in poor looking shape so I decopauged it with "Lucy & Ethyl" fabric...



and I even found a cute Lucy (trying) to sew image to put on the inside lid...


gotta love these lil work horses of the sewing world...

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Quiltwright
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Cristy
LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2016 :  3:59:07 PM  Show Profile
The picture of Lucy and the sewing machine is great! I love Lucy!

Enjoying the day!
Cristy
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

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Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 28 2016 :  4:36:03 PM  Show Profile
Hi Linda,

I only meant it has taken some practice to get it right, they are very exact with bobbin threading. Compared to my drop-in on another vintage machine, I had a harder time getting used to it is all. I just love her otherwise! So much fun to sew on!

LOVE the Lucy box! Fun!

Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2016 :  08:54:02 AM  Show Profile
Nicole.... as much as I luv my F.W., ... When I haven't used it lately... I always forget to thread it from the right to left... which is a bit snug getting ones hand in there. I am use to the front to back threading of modern machines... lol... that and the fact that I am blind as a bat!!!
>^••^<

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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl

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Sylvia
Kent WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 29 2016 :  11:46:49 AM  Show Profile
I did actually quilt with mine. Used metallic thread. Did some placemats, SID. I don't recommend it because of the minute space you have between needle and body, nothing to do with its motor. They are no longer made, but can be repaired. I love these little machines.

Sylvia
Kent, WA
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GGBQuilter
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Feb 16 2018 :  6:48:32 PM  Show Profile
Greetings! Count this new Farmgirl in! I have two black and one custom painted, dark green, my favorite color! The two black machines were private sales at a very good price, the custom painted machine was almost a give-away at a local antique shop so investing in a custom paint job was affordable. The new FeatherweightC240 model is on my dream list. I also have the Singer 160 Anniversary Limited Edition machine and I'm not sure if that is a spin-off of a Featherweight. Happy collecting and sewing!

Gae
Farmgirl #7534
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl

578 Posts

Sylvia
Kent WA
USA
578 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2018 :  3:20:53 PM  Show Profile
Welcome to the FW enthusiasts! Love to see picture of your green one.

Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
Back Door Farm Girls Chapter
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GGBQuilter
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Feb 17 2018 :  6:49:38 PM  Show Profile
Thank you for the welcome Sylvia! I have tried to photograph my green featherweight and it always turns out looking like a glossy black one! The latest project I've used it for is my official unofficial business card! I don't have a business, but with a tricky e-mail address, I find that I land up writing my e-mail when folks ask for it. So I decided to make unofficial business cards. I use card stock, sew a stitch around all edges, sew a scrap rectangle in the center and then use a vintage typewriter and type my e-mail address under the fabric! A good way to use up scraps too!
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GGBQuilter
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - May 12 2018 :  5:12:54 PM  Show Profile


Decoupage! Happy to share the case for my green custom painted featherweight! I am hoping that the case may not smell any longer so I can travel with my machine to a class or sewing time with friends! I used gift wrap designs by Jennifer Chiaverini....Elm Creek Quilts, Loyal Union Sampler. I enjoyed reading the book series as well.

Gae
Farmgirl #7534

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

16962 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - May 12 2018 :  10:10:16 PM  Show Profile
Gae,, luv how you decoupage'd your FW case.

I had to use clay kitty litter in my case to absorbe the musty odor...

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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Edited by - katmom on May 12 2018 10:11:15 PM
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GGBQuilter
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - May 14 2018 :  6:22:26 PM  Show Profile
Thanks for the suggestion Grace! I have one case that doesn't have an odor, and another case that lives in the garage and the machine lives in the sewing room! I have allergies!

Gae
Farmgirl 37534
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
16962 Posts

Posted - May 16 2018 :  12:55:53 PM  Show Profile
I also leave little sachets of lavender in my cases(with and with out a sewing machine in it)... it really does help keep odors from knocking you over when you open a case...
and don't laugh I keep small lavender sachets in my sewing baskets as well.. one can never have enough sachets....

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sunflowercritters
True Blue Farmgirl

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Debra
Springfield Maine
USA
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Posted - Jun 27 2018 :  1:36:04 PM  Show Profile
would love one!

I Thessalonians 5:16,17
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

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Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
4658 Posts

Posted - Jun 28 2018 :  06:52:21 AM  Show Profile
I have several now in my VSM collection. The last one is mint condition, found at a tag sale! Was very cheap, and my go-to machine. The white one is still tempermental to thread the bobbin, but the others in my collection are quite easy.

Of all my machines, the Featherweight is my GO TO. Love love love them. My other favorite model is the Singer Budget 185J. So sweet and a workhorse.

Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
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GGBQuilter
True Blue Farmgirl

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Posted - Sep 12 2018 :  08:17:23 AM  Show Profile
Greetings! Have not been on-line in a while. Elder care is keeping me busy! I have submitted a post to the stitching and quilters page. Debbie, Farmgirl Of The Year, and myself are preparing for snow sew days and are looking for a few Kim Diehl patterns. Any Featherweight fans Kim Diehl fans? We are looking for Geese In The Meadow, Journeys End BOM, Handful of Stars, Big & Chunky Woven Stars. Also by Henry Glass, but not Kim, Cotton Pottery. I have most of Kim's books and would be happy to share as well. Thanks!
Gae
Farmgirl #7534
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl

578 Posts

Sylvia
Kent WA
USA
578 Posts

Posted - Sep 12 2018 :  12:28:26 PM  Show Profile
I am about to have the first meeting with other Featherweight owners. Some want to learn how to oil and take care of them. We'll do that. Does anyone want to do a virtual FW group?

Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
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