Aren’t these little White Featherweight 221 machines so dainty and pretty?. Completely serviced, cleaned, polished, electrically inspected, timed, tuned and sampled – rest assured, this White Featherweight 221 will be ready to sew right out of the case. Powerful original 110v motor that has been rewound to work at optimum speed and torque. (Technically and originally named by Singer, the color of this machine is called “Pale Turquoise”, however, it is more commonly known as the Celery or White colored Featherweight. But, as you can tell from the lighting, the color changes depending upon its surroundings.)
Some of the dating for White Featherweights has become obscure due to incomplete records. You can view some of the records here. Be sure to click on any image above to view the machine for closer detail. The machine is in beautiful condition and receives a grade 8-. The only amount of wear consists of a few small paint chips.
Included with Machine:
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Original White Featherweight Case in Beautiful Condition
(The case is in very nice condition, but it appears that the original owner etched their SSN on the back. See photos for details.)
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Attachments:
(Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Ruffler, Shirrer, Binder, Edge Stitcher,)
- Original Instruction Manual
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Oil Bottle
- Motor Lubricant
- Spool Pin Spring & Red Felt
- Featherweight Maintenance Log Book
- Five (5) Extra Bobbins
- Large & Small Screwdrivers
- Presencia Thread
- Microtex Needles
- Stitch Sample from your machine assuring you of a quality stitch
- Thread Post
Are you a Quilter? Additional Quilting Attachments can be purchased, and if you need any Fashion Aids for apparel or ornamental sewing (i.e. Buttonholer, Blind Stitcher, etc…), we will prepare samples for those as well should you decide to purchase them separately.
You can also rest knowing that the Original Bobbin Case is most definitely included, assuring you of an original quality stitch all these years later. It is a delightful thought to think about some of the possible things that were lovingly sewn on this machine in its lifetime. What will you add to its sewing repertoire – quilts? Apparel? Whatever you sew, I’m sure your new Featherweight machine will be well-loved for many, many more years of sewing life.
The machine has been serviced and calibrated for quilter’s cotton, so you won’t have to worry about tension when you receive your machine, but having a numbered tension dial will make it easier to set it back should you need to adjust it for any reason.
Free Shipping in the USA through UPS Ground. Your machine will be thoroughly and carefully packed ~ guaranteed to arrive to you safe and sound.