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Sluggish Featherweight 221 Remedy

1/7/2019

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If your Featherweight isn't sewing as fast as you'd like for it to, try setting the hand wheel to wind a bobbin (to prevent needle motion) and running your blow dryer over the motor while the machine runs. It loosens buildup and you'd be amazed at how well it works!
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Painted Featherweight 221

11/25/2018

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This machine arrived in such poor condition that I chose not to resale it without a total makeover. It was a lot of work to remove and replace all the parts to send it for paining, but in the end I was extremely happy with the outcome and the effort was worth it!


​Bobbin winder video
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Featherweight Sewing - Motor Speed Tips

8/1/2017

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Featherweight Machine Belt Area
Featherweight Sewing Machine Belt Area
If you're Featherweight motor has a slow start or sounds like it's working too hard to get going, don't assume something is wrong with the motor. Try loosening the motor screw and raising the motor until the belt is lose enough to grab and turn the hand wheel (but not so lose that it has trouble engaging). Beware of lower quality belts which can lead to frustrating issues with slipping.
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Refurbished Singer Featherweight 221

4/3/2017

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Singer Featherweight
After discovering an interest in vintage machines mostly inspired by members at my local quilt guild, I bought a couple of Featherweights in Wichita, Kansas and Dallas, Texas.
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These machines are sturdy and easy to clean and repair if you're willing to invest the time and some $$ for supplies.
During the process of refurbishing these Featherweights, it occurred to me that I was better off having done this on my own rather than in a group class mainly because I'm not sure how a group of people indoors can tolerate the concentrated odor of kerosene used for cleaning -- I took mine outside, used a fan and wore a mask. Like any hobby, it may take more effort, but it's less expensive to buy a DIY cleaning kit and watch videos online rather than buy a class only to discover that you also need to purchase parts and/or cleaning supplies.

​If you are interested in buying a refurbished Singer Featherweight, please click here  to check availability. If there are no active listings, inquiries regarding machines in progress may be sent to [email protected].

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Featherweight 221
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