One of my former teachers, Mr. Meyers, restores them. He lives in Florida and was up this past week visiting friends. So he brought me his shiniest machine!
This is a 1957 model 221 Singer featherweight. Happy anniversary!
It comes in the original case.
It came with a box of attachments, extra feet, and a little pack of needles.
This is the original manual and sales receipt. It was sold on August 22, 1958 in Illinois. The lady who bought it paid $143.95 for it.How much did I pay for it?
$400! Can I get a woot, woot?
I do my regular sewing on an old Husqvarna #1, my traveling sewing on a Husqvarna 940, and now my new toy ... a 1957 Singer featherweight!
What do you all sew on?
It's my tenth year anniversary too this year! I had an APQS long arm for two months and LOVED it- but I was obessed and had to sell it. My Janome now feels like a real slow poke so I am saving for a Juki. We'll see what my ten year anniversary brings!!
ReplyDeleteWooHoo - congrats! I have H-Vikings as well but I just got the FW (1935-36) that belonged to my DH's grandmother in working order. The case handle was broken so I got a soft side carrying case from 221parts.com, slung it over my shoulder, and off I went to my sew down at the LQS. It was so nice to carry.
ReplyDeleteCongrats and Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI have a Kenmore and a Brother PC 420. They're great machines...and I get the job done. =)
Thanks for sharing about your new toy with us!
I have a Singer Genie from the 1970's that was my mom's graduation gift from her parents: :)
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And we just celebrated our 10th on June 2nd :)
Lucky girl!
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Neat! I have never seen one of those machines in person, but I'd love to. I sew on a Janome 6600. I love it! My husband and I will celebrate our anniversary on June 19--7 years and 3 kids so far. Sounds like June is a popular wedding month!
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