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An open "club" for Singer featherweight owners, wanna be owners, and enthusiasts. To also include any vintage sewing machines.
Members: 385
Latest Activity: Sep 6
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Anyone who also has an old Bernina sewing machine?
Started by Andrea Fleiner Apr 26. 0 Replies 1 Like
Hi eveyone,I have an old Bernina 121 sewing machine. That machine was made in 1943 in Switzerland and only very few were made. the 125 is more famous because she also has a zig-zag stich, which the…Continue
FINALLY!
Started by QuilterBridget. Last reply by QuilterBridget Apr 6. 4 Replies 1 Like
Well I finally got my first Featherweight! It's in immaculate condition and I found it at an Antique Mall for $350. I joined this group a few years ago because my dream was to have a Featherweight…Continue
FW model years - Are some years better than others?
Started by Jennifer Schifano Thomas. Last reply by Karen Harris Sep 20, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know if there is an answer to this question? I'm just curious. I own a 1937, a 1940, and a 1951. The 1940 model sews the best, but I have no idea if it was made better, taken better…Continue
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Featherweight "Club"
Started by Bev Shelton. Last reply by Sandy Beauchamp Aug 22, 2015. 2 Replies 3 Likes
I am the lucky owner of 2 featherweights. The first I looked and looked for until I found a 1947, which is my birth year. The second I bought at auction. Paid a fair to too much for each, but I do…Continue
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Comment by Brenda Ruiz on April 9, 2012 at 6:15pm -
My featherweights and 301 machines are my "go to" machines as well.
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Comment by Karen S Pollard on April 9, 2012 at 2:27pm -
My Featherweights are my "go to" machines when my expensive fancy ones aren't cooperating. I can always count on them to do the job. Just think how amazing it is that machines made from the 1930s-1960s are still going strong. Today's computerized machines can't even begin to compare.
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Comment by Jennifer Beltz on April 9, 2012 at 1:46pm
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Karen P and Brenda R...she is up and running!! After I threaded R to L instead of the way I had it and playing with the tension some, she goes like a charm!! Thank you both so much!! glad I have this site to go to!! Can't wait till tonight when everyone is in bed and I can sit down and really get to know her!!
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Comment by Karen S Pollard on April 9, 2012 at 1:03pm
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Comment by Karen S Pollard on April 9, 2012 at 1:02pm
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and some moreOiling%20Points%20for%20the%20221.docx
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Comment by Karen S Pollard on April 9, 2012 at 1:01pm
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Comment by Karen S Pollard on April 9, 2012 at 1:00pm
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Jennifer, I'm going to attach some information I've collected about Featherweights that may help you.10%20Most%20Common%20Problems%20with%20your%20FW.docCommon%20Causes%20of%20Problems%20with%20the%20Featherweight.docx
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Comment by Brenda Ruiz on April 9, 2012 at 12:46pm
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Pam,
I also would like to know the brand name of the new 1/4" foot and where to purchase it. My sister got the Little Foot, but if this works better, I will buy it.
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Comment by Karen S Pollard on April 9, 2012 at 12:39pm
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Pam,
Do you know the brand name of the new 1/4 " foot your Mom bought? I would like to get a couple for my Featherweights too.
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Comment by Brenda Ruiz on April 9, 2012 at 12:39pm
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Hi Jennifer,
The machine is threaded from right to left. That could be the problem. Also make sure the flat side of the needle has been inserted with the flat side facing to the left. Hope this helps.
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