How much is a Singer Featherweight worth?

In contrast, the average current price for a SINGER® 221 Featherweight is $350.00. The rarer, and even more desirable, SINGER® 222K is currently selling for between $800 and $2000.

Why is the Singer Featherweight so popular?

The Featherweight uses the same low-shank feet and accessories as full-size Singer sewing machines. A beautiful straight stitch is one of the Featherweight’s strongest selling points. Due to the mechanical simplicity and high-quality construction and materials, Featherweights are easy to maintain at home.

Do they still make Featherweight sewing machines?

Sold by a Reputable Dealer – Vintage Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 models are no longer sold alongside all the plastic machines at the local Singer dealer, but there are reputable technicians that specialize, service and sell Featherweights.

How do you tell if a singer is a featherweight?

A Singer Featherweight is limited to the Singer 221 or 222 model classification only and is made of cast aluminum, weighing just over 11 pounds. It also has a quick identifying feature with the sewing surface or bed extension that flips up on the left side (see photo below), allowing it to compactly fit into its case.

When did singer stop making featherweights?

The first Singer Featherweight machine was offered on October 3, 1933 during the Great Depression. It weighed 11 pounds and cost $125. Singer Featherweights were produced from 1933 until the late 1960’s.

How much does a Singer Featherweight weigh?

The entire machine weighs a little over 11 pounds. Packed into its sturdy carrying case loaded with accessories, it weighs a little under 25 pounds. The Featherweight 221 is an exceptionally well-built machine that is easy to transport and sews an excellent straight stitch.

What kind of attachments do singer Featherweights have?

Part numbers given are for low shank attachments because low shank attachments are the only kind that will fit on a Singer Featherweight 221 or 222. The remaining items are Singer Accessories which can be useful and quite enjoyable to add to your collection.

When did the Singer Featherweight shop come out?

Established in 2005 with a 1930s soul, we are a family-run, vintage nostalgia shop devoted to bringing the charm and utility of the 221 and 222 Singer Featherweight to your fingertips. Find the machines, parts, attachments, fabric, quilting supplies, and service you need to sew lovely things the old-fashioned way.

What are the attachments for a Singer sewing machine?

Attachments and Quilt Piecing Accessories for the Singer Featherweight 221 & 222K Sewing Machine. Whether it be the vintage original common basic attachment, the newest 1/4″ foot or seam guide, or the all-metal free-motion quilting foot, these accessories will prove their timeless innovation!

Where can I buy singer Pinker foot attachments?

Clicking on each picture will take you to the page where each foot is available for sale as well as where photo or video tutorials are featured. Clicking on each name will allow you to download a PDF for instructions, if available, on how to use each attachment. Blade on the far left is the standard blade included with each Pinker.