TRIGGERED BY MY EMAIL NOTICES, I HAD NO IDEA HOW PRICEY THE FEATHERWEIGHT

Sewing Machines had become!!! I have a white one that was my Mom's that I've mentioned before here, and I now get regular emails from the below site! They also sell reconditioned ones....BUT WHO KNEW THEY'D GET SO RICH.....for the most part!!

https://singer-featherweight.com/co...c43d549)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=omnisend

 

Holy cow! I had no idea!!!!

 

Holey Molely. I have a treadle singer sewing machine in my attic with table. Maybe I should put it out there. It's been up there for years. I don't use it.

 

It has to be a Featherweight.

They are easy to lug around going to classes.

Model #221 is a featherweight.

 

I've known about them for a very long time, and even have posted here about them.

 

I have one. Teaching my grandkids to sew on one. Had to replace the pedal as there was a short.

 

I'm glad I stumbled on your post! We have what I'm pretty sure is a Singer featherweight out in the garage. We would never have thought in a million years that they are bringing those kind of prices. However, when I look on Ebay, there are plenty in the $200-$700 range. So I'm a little confused about what the difference is. Ours is Vintage, not antique, as there is a 1851-1951 century of sewing emblem on it. It looks just like this: https://singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse/centennial-1851-1951
Where are the serial numbers located? I couldn't find the actual model number on the machine, nor the serial number. I think this was bought new by my wife's mother in the 1950's.

 

To date your Singer Featherweight, you will need to locate the serial number on the bottom of your machine. It has two letters followed by a series of six numbers. Using the serial number you can use the three charts below to find the date when your machine was given a batch assignment at the factory.


https://singer-featherweight.com/blogs/schoolhouse/dating-your-featherweight-machine

 

Featherweights came with their own cover. It's a portable machine, not one with a treadle in a cabinet.

They feel much lighter when lifting.

The differences in price could be due to condition..............or someone just hoping to cash in on a 221.

I've had a few to sell, but it's been a long time since I've come across any, so my memory isn't great.

 

Ditto, on it has to be a featherweight #221. Many people don't realize that they are pretty much the only antique/vintage Singer machine worth $$$ and try to list their other old Singers for the same type of price. In my area, one would be lucky to get $25 for most other old black Singers... though sometimes the wood/wrought iron table can help a non-featherweight achieve a little more since they make nice entry tables.
I seriously considered buying a featherweight around 10 years ago, pricing was $250-$350 US at the time and I decided that I didn't need one. It seems that now, one can still occasionally find good examples in the $400-$600 range but, if all the bells and whistles are present and correct, they can go for more.

 

Thanks! I found the number. AJ917382, so it's from around Oct 1950.

 

https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2018/12/26/vintage-singer-featherweight-whats-hype