Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine, 1935 AD889*** The Singer Featherweight Shop

This 1935 Singer Featherweight 221 is in great 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 beauty of this machine. AD889*** indicates an original commission date of March 18th, 1935. This Featherweight has received a grade 8– and is in fabulous condition at nearly 90 years old! It has just some light wear and a few scuffs.

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This machine has a couple original documents that seem to indicate it was sold and shipped to Ohio during the 1940s. It has the original shipping tag and a service receipt from the 1940s detailing all that the adjustments and replacements made during the service. The first owner seems to have been an H.N. Nigg from Indiana.

Included with Machine:

1. Original Type III Case, (1st variation)
    
2. Basic Attachments:
   (Ruffler, Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Shirrer, Binder, and Edge Stitcher)
    
3. Original 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 original case includes the top 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.