Thanks so much for the tips! I got my featherweight from my old neighbor that taught me quilting, back in 1999. We moved 400 miles away from her and on a recent visit she gifted me with mine. I love it and think of her always
Hi. my name is robert. Found this 221 featherweight machine at GS FOR 30.00 $ Took to shop. had it serviced. Runs like a top. I really like it. My mom showed me how to sew when I was a kid. I used to tapper all my shirts when I was in my 20's and 30.'s when I moved out of state. I am now in my 70's and of course my mom is in a better place so now that I found this little jewel I guess I'll have to start fixing my shirts again. Your video was quite good helping me remember how to set up my new toy. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your help. Robert 12-23-20
Easy instructions and very helpful. I received my Featherweight when a resident in our community saw a small quilt hanging on my door. One day I came home and found the this wonderful women gave me her Featherweight as a gift. It's a 1950 model 221. What a blessing!
I got mine from my grandmother. She had two and gifted me one not too long ago. She taught me how to sew on the one I have so it’s a sweet little reminder of her teaching me. I learned some new things from your video today that I did not know so thank you for posting.
I have my mother's Featherweight. I just used it for the first time in over 40 years, and it was perfect. It almost made me cry. Your instructions were well done and very helpful. Thank you.
My great aunt was given this as a birthday present back in the day. She abandoned it when she left home and when her mother passed it almost became garbage until I saw it. Had it for 30 years and you gave it an understanding of how to use it. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! I bought my first featherweight two days ago from FB marketplace. I have zero experience with these machines, but always wanted one to use as a travel machine. This was a birthday gift to myself. 😊
Thank you for a great tutorial! My mother passed away a few years ago. My sisters wanted her art, furniture etc. I told them they could have everything, I just want her sewing machine. I have always had a knack with machines, I can take anything apart and put it back together. To my knowledge this was my mothers only "machine" and she took really good care of it. I feel close to mom when I am using her machine. I would love to see more tutorials about everything this machine can do. Thanks again!
Really good video, clear, easy instructions. I inherited my FW when my mom passed away 2yrs ago. Just got the courage to finally get it out. The serial number shows it was made 12-1-49, with only 26,079 being made. I had no clue how to thread this machine until i watched your video. Thank you so much helping me be able to see things for my daughters like my mother did for me. And maybe they'll want it aftr im gone.
My mom actually was given a sewing machine by a friend from work just for me; it belonged to her grandmother, mother and she gifted it to me because she had all sons and her daughter in laws have no interest. I adore crafts so this was very appreciated and is very loved. Thank you for the instructions!
Thank you! I don't sew much and always forget how to thred the bobbin. I got my machine from either my grandmother or Great Aunt. I even have the carrying case. I love it!
I actually learned to sew as a young girl on my grandmother's treadle machine. One summer I had a whole new wardrobe for 8th grade in the fall. I just got my Featherweight two days ago. This video was very helpful! I was actually threading the needle in the wrong direction (from left to right) and it wasn't working. I'm so glad I found your video!!!
That's so awesome! It's amazing how threading the needle has that much of an effect, but it definitely does! It's definitely happened to me before since so many machines go on different directions with the needle. I'm glad you're up and running!
Thank you so much. I'm gonna be a grandma for the first time. My daughter is having a baby boy. And I'm making a baby blanket. ( Like I did when I was having my babies) Anyways my mom taught us to sew but I've never sewed on an antique sewing machine or how they were threaded. Thank you
Got my 221 a couple of weeks ago. My neighbor across the street was moving and had several sewing machines. She said I could have her “old Singer” and handed me a small black case … before I opened it I knew immediately it was a Featherweight! (I collect “old Singers”) Based on the S/N it was made in Elisabethport, New Jersey on April 1, 1941, in a batch of 20,000 machines. No manual or attachments, but I have several Singer boxes of attachments I’ve collected over the years so pretty sure there’s a set for low shanks. Spent several hours cleaning and adjusting it, now it hums along and doesn’t miss a stitch! Unfortunately the finish on the 221 is spotty and could use a new paint job 😂. Followed the videos on the Featherweight Shop and restored the case to nearly pristine condition. Has got me motivated to complete several projects for the house, especially now that I’m retired!
I have a sister out of the same batch! I purchased it yesterday for $20 at a yard sale with book, box, and attachments. I’m a single guy in my 20s that just wanted a sewing machine to maybe make some cheap curtains and mend my pants. I thought I was just buying a cheap old machine that might work. I was very surprised when I got home home and researched it haha
@@babyarmbill6776. Congrats on your find, what a fantastic deal! So far I’ve used mine to make “no nonsense” curtains on spring rods to cover my five clear story windows. Last year I made a “temporary” cover for my outdoor 2-seater swing. Went to the thrift store and bought a couple old sheets and designed a cover and sewed up a temporary one. I didn’t want to buy expensive awning fabric and make mistakes or alterations on the good stuff 😂. The Featherweights are good little straight stitch work horses! I have been able to complete mine with all the presser feet from my collections of sewing machine parts I’ve collected over the years. eBay’s a great resource to fill in the gaps.
I have no idea what I’m doing but have already learned alot on TH-cam, I believe I have all the attachments that it came with originally. I’ve only tried a few practice stitches on some old rags to check everything out but it seems to sew great!! I just finished building my tiny home so I just have 5 smaller windows to cover. My grandmother was a seamstress, I’m taking my machine over to her house this weekend to start on curtains and learn how to mend my denim (she worked in a Wrangler jeans factory for years). I’m super excited to start learning and sewing with this cool little machine.
Great video.. I just got mine today. I bought it from a friends friend who mother-in-law passed away. it is white and I believe from the 1960s. I plan to love this little machine and to use it.
I have been gifted my 221 Featherweight, a treasured heirloom from a friend, whose wish is I pass it along to my daughter when I no longer need it. Your video immediately brought back memories of my mother's machine I used but had forgotten how to thread. I anticipate completing a paper pieced project now will simply be the first of many on this machine. Thank you for a most helpful video.
I just bought my 1961 221k Featherweight last Friday. I have wanted a FW forever (I learned how to sew on one back in the 60s) and found it on Facebook Marketplace. It's a beauty, very well kept, perfect decals and sews great. I call it "The Wee One" since it was made in Scotland. I also have a 1941 201-2. I call that one "The Beast"! 😍
This is an amazing video thank you SO much!! My mom passed away a few years ago and I've just now taken her featherweight out of it's box and am determined to learn to sew with it. Based on the serial number on the bottom it was made in 1938. It is such a beautiful machine and I'm really excited to use it- you're video is so helpful thank you thank you
I have the white 221 K Featherweight that I inherited from my grandmother who bought it new I think in the 60's. I haven't used it to sew for about 20 years, but now I am going to make some masks.... This guide is very helpful! Thanks.
Great video you covered everything one needs to know to get started because I had no idea. I was excited to use this because I just got it as a birthday gift
THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing the place where the bobbin goes. I’ve had trouble figuring out the alignment and haven’t been able to find it anywhere. New sub here!
I got my Singer featherweight long ago. It was my mother's, but she had a new one, so she didn't use it. My sister had it for awhile, and then my daughter, who did big quilting projects and other jobs on it, and eventually bought a more versatile machine. So it came back to me, where it belongs.
My late wife was a professional seamstress, About 15 years ago a friend gave us the machine that was his mothers. My wife passed 10 years ago and the unit has been in storage. I just got it today and was surprised to see what it is worth. Except for a lot of dust it is in perfect working order. I was very interested in your video, thank you for sharing. Mike from Oz
I recently bought my 1935 211 featherweight. Trying to learn how to wind the bobbin and thread it. Your video was very helpful. Wish me luck!! Do you have other videos for tips and troubleshooting? And is there a brand thread that is better to use with a featherweight?
My singer 221 was given to me by my 90-year-old grandmother she will be 91 in June as of now she has no idea how to thread it so thank you for the informational tutorial
Acquired my little machine at an Estate sale. Had it serviced and it runs like a dream. Was using my brand new machine for making masks, something happened and it got a timing problem, so I pulled out my little treasure and away we go.
Great video. I was threading the needle from the wrong side. 😮. I got my featherweight from Facebook marketplace. A guy was selling his mothers 1951 Centennial Featherweight with all attachments and book for $150. Obviously, he didn’t know what he was selling. His loss, my gain.
I just found my fabulous featherweight today , my fronds father passed away and she found it at his house and doesn’t sew so she asked me if I wanted it and of course I jumped on it for the price she asked ❤❤❤ yeah me and thank you friend
I got both of my feather weights from Goodwill, the black one from the late 30s for $10 and the white one for $40 from 1964, so now I'm going to learn how to sew at 63 😁
Thanks for your video! I just purchased my very first Featherweight and I’m so excited and already in love with it!! I have a quick question: the instruction manual says that there is a thread cutter behind the needle bar, I see it but can’t figure out how it cuts threads.. maybe it’s just not sharp anymore?? Do you have any idea? Thanks!
👩🔧Hi, the threat cutter is right on top of the feed dog, it has a tight opening to the right side on the inside of the machine. By holding both or one piece of thread at a time, slide it in there by pulling it through, away from you. It cuts the thread nicely. The little piece looks a bit weird,😰 maybe that is why you can't find it. Happy sewing. 🤭😁👍
Thanks so much for your reply! I’ll have to try that! I did purchase the thread cutter from The Featherweight Shop which I really love, and I actually removed the original cutter from my machine, but I’m curious now to try and see if it really cuts well 😄
This featherweight 221 (45713) is phenomenal! My mother bought it in 1961 in Mexico City and it is still working great. One thing she asked me was trying to find the instruction manual in Spanish. Anybody has any ideas? Thank you for the video!
I have multiple 221 40,50s era Featherweights for sale in new working condition with original cases & attachments. They were my Mothers. If anyone is looking for one.
I'm trying very hard to buy one. I would also love the model with the knee lever, I learned to sew on it in the early fifties. I could work my Mums treadle standing, but when she got the one with the knee lever, I was in 7th heaven, I could sit on cushions and sew without getting exhausted. Im not sure of my exact age, but I was very young, and small, still am at 4'10".... Thankfully I haven't shrunk.. lol
I hope you can find one! You'll probably find one when you least expect it. 😊 I have a knee lever on my Singer 66 and I LOVE IT! I wish more of my machines had it. I'm short as well, 5'1! Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the tips! I got my featherweight from my old neighbor that taught me quilting, back in 1999. We moved 400 miles away from her and on a recent visit she gifted me with mine. I love it and think of her always
Hi. my name is robert. Found this 221 featherweight machine at GS FOR 30.00 $ Took to shop. had it serviced. Runs like a top. I really like it. My mom showed me how to sew when I was a kid. I used to tapper all my shirts when I was in my 20's and 30.'s
when I moved out of state. I am now in my 70's and of course my mom is in a better place so now that I found this little jewel
I guess I'll have to start fixing my shirts again. Your video was quite good helping me remember how to set up my new toy. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your help. Robert 12-23-20
Easy instructions and very helpful. I received my Featherweight when a resident in our community saw a small quilt hanging on my door. One day I came home and found the this wonderful women gave me her
Featherweight as a gift. It's a 1950 model 221. What a blessing!
I got mine from my grandmother. She had two and gifted me one not too long ago. She taught me how to sew on the one I have so it’s a sweet little reminder of her teaching me. I learned some new things from your video today that I did not know so thank you for posting.
I have my mother's Featherweight. I just used it for the first time in over 40 years, and it was perfect. It almost made me cry. Your instructions were well done and very helpful. Thank you.
My great aunt was given this as a birthday present back in the day. She abandoned it when she left home and when her mother passed it almost became garbage until I saw it. Had it for 30 years and you gave it an understanding of how to use it. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! I bought my first featherweight two days ago from FB marketplace. I have zero experience with these machines, but always wanted one to use as a travel machine. This was a birthday gift to myself. 😊
Thank you so much for this tutorial, it's exactly what I needed! My grandmother gave me her machine, which she was gifted on her 18th birthday ❤
Thank you for a great tutorial! My mother passed away a few years ago. My sisters wanted her art, furniture etc. I told them they could have everything, I just want her sewing machine. I have always had a knack with machines, I can take anything apart and put it back together. To my knowledge this was my mothers only "machine" and she took really good care of it. I feel close to mom when I am using her machine. I would love to see more tutorials about everything this machine can do. Thanks again!
Really good video, clear, easy instructions. I inherited my FW when my mom passed away 2yrs ago. Just got the courage to finally get it out. The serial number shows it was made 12-1-49, with only 26,079 being made. I had no clue how to thread this machine until i watched your video. Thank you so much helping me be able to see things for my daughters like my mother did for me. And maybe they'll want it aftr im gone.
My mom actually was given a sewing machine by a friend from work just for me; it belonged to her grandmother, mother and she gifted it to me because she had all sons and her daughter in laws have no interest.
I adore crafts so this was very appreciated and is very loved.
Thank you for the instructions!
Thank you for this! I just received my first featherweight for my birthday. I wanted one for so long. My husband got at an auction.
An older friend gave me what had belonged to his mother and grandmother! your video was very helpful after i had it cleaned and serviced!!!
Thank you! I don't sew much and always forget how to thred the bobbin. I got my machine from either my grandmother or Great Aunt. I even have the carrying case. I love it!
Great video. Very helpful. I just got my featherweight last month, and I am so happy with it. It sews like a top and is so quiet.
I actually learned to sew as a young girl on my grandmother's treadle machine. One summer I had a whole new wardrobe for 8th grade in the fall. I just got my Featherweight two days ago. This video was very helpful! I was actually threading the needle in the wrong direction (from left to right) and it wasn't working. I'm so glad I found your video!!!
That's so awesome! It's amazing how threading the needle has that much of an effect, but it definitely does! It's definitely happened to me before since so many machines go on different directions with the needle. I'm glad you're up and running!
Thank you so much. I'm gonna be a grandma for the first time. My daughter is having a baby boy. And I'm making a baby blanket. ( Like I did when I was having my babies) Anyways my mom taught us to sew but I've never sewed on an antique sewing machine or how they were threaded. Thank you
Got my 221 a couple of weeks ago. My neighbor across the street was moving and had several sewing machines. She said I could have her “old Singer” and handed me a small black case … before I opened it I knew immediately it was a Featherweight! (I collect “old Singers”)
Based on the S/N it was made in Elisabethport, New Jersey on April 1, 1941, in a batch of 20,000 machines. No manual or attachments, but I have several Singer boxes of attachments I’ve collected over the years so pretty sure there’s a set for low shanks.
Spent several hours cleaning and adjusting it, now it hums along and doesn’t miss a stitch! Unfortunately the finish on the 221 is spotty and could use a new paint job 😂.
Followed the videos on the Featherweight Shop and restored the case to nearly pristine condition.
Has got me motivated to complete several projects for the house, especially now that I’m retired!
I have a sister out of the same batch! I purchased it yesterday for $20 at a yard sale with book, box, and attachments. I’m a single guy in my 20s that just wanted a sewing machine to maybe make some cheap curtains and mend my pants. I thought I was just buying a cheap old machine that might work. I was very surprised when I got home home and researched it haha
@@babyarmbill6776. Congrats on your find, what a fantastic deal!
So far I’ve used mine to make “no nonsense” curtains on spring rods to cover my five clear story windows. Last year I made a “temporary” cover for my outdoor 2-seater swing. Went to the thrift store and bought a couple old sheets and designed a cover and sewed up a temporary one. I didn’t want to buy expensive awning fabric and make mistakes or alterations on the good stuff 😂.
The Featherweights are good little straight stitch work horses! I have been able to complete mine with all the presser feet from my collections of sewing machine parts I’ve collected over the years. eBay’s a great resource to fill in the gaps.
I have no idea what I’m doing but have already learned alot on TH-cam, I believe I have all the attachments that it came with originally. I’ve only tried a few practice stitches on some old rags to check everything out but it seems to sew great!! I just finished building my tiny home so I just have 5 smaller windows to cover. My grandmother was a seamstress, I’m taking my machine over to her house this weekend to start on curtains and learn how to mend my denim (she worked in a Wrangler jeans factory for years). I’m super excited to start learning and sewing with this cool little machine.
Great video.. I just got mine today. I bought it from a friends friend who mother-in-law passed away. it is white and I believe from the 1960s. I plan to love this little machine and to use it.
I have been gifted my 221 Featherweight, a treasured heirloom from a friend, whose wish is I pass it along to my daughter when I no longer need it. Your video immediately brought back memories of my mother's machine I used but had forgotten how to thread. I anticipate completing a paper pieced project now will simply be the first of many on this machine. Thank you for a most helpful video.
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. Very clear. I just bought my ‘first’ featherweight on Kijiji.
Very well explained and great camera shots . Very well explained
Great video !!!exactly what I needed! I got my machine on marketplace! Thank you again!😊
Congrats on your marketplace find! That's awesome!! Enjoy your machine 💜
I just bought my 1961 221k Featherweight last Friday. I have wanted a FW forever (I learned how to sew on one back in the 60s) and found it on Facebook Marketplace. It's a beauty, very well kept, perfect decals and sews great. I call it "The Wee One" since it was made in Scotland. I also have a 1941 201-2. I call that one "The Beast"! 😍
Thank you, love your instructions very easy to follow & close up are very helpful.
This is a fantastic video, thank you so much!!! My machine belonged to my great-grandmother. It is from 1940 and was made in Elizabethport NJ
This is an amazing video thank you SO much!! My mom passed away a few years ago and I've just now taken her featherweight out of it's box and am determined to learn to sew with it. Based on the serial number on the bottom it was made in 1938. It is such a beautiful machine and I'm really excited to use it- you're video is so helpful thank you thank you
I have the white 221 K Featherweight that I inherited from my grandmother who bought it new I think in the 60's. I haven't used it to sew for about 20 years, but now I am going to make some masks.... This guide is very helpful! Thanks.
Great video you covered everything one needs to know to get started because I had no idea. I was excited to use this because I just got it as a birthday gift
Happy belated birthday! That's a fantastic gift! Enjoy!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing the place where the bobbin goes. I’ve had trouble figuring out the alignment and haven’t been able to find it anywhere. New sub here!
A dear friend gifted me with a feather weight that she had. Your video inspires me to get it out and start using it
I got my Singer featherweight long ago. It was my mother's, but she had a new one, so she didn't use it. My sister had it for awhile, and then my daughter, who did big quilting projects and other jobs on it, and eventually bought a more versatile machine. So it came back to me, where it belongs.
My late wife was a professional seamstress, About 15 years ago a friend gave us the machine that was his mothers. My wife passed 10 years ago and the unit has been in storage. I just got it today and was surprised to see what it is worth. Except for a lot of dust it is in perfect working order. I was very interested in your video, thank you for sharing.
Mike from Oz
I bought my featherweight at a yardsale. I love it. I need to know where I could purchase extra bobbins. Thank you
Thanks so much for the detailed information
I recently bought my 1935 211 featherweight. Trying to learn how to wind the bobbin and thread it. Your video was very helpful. Wish me luck!! Do you have other videos for tips and troubleshooting? And is there a brand thread that is better to use with a featherweight?
Thank you for the tutorial.
Best explained. I made it work. Thank you.
My singer 221 was given to me by my 90-year-old grandmother she will be 91 in June as of now she has no idea how to thread it so thank you for the informational tutorial
Acquired my little machine at an Estate sale. Had it serviced and it runs like a dream. Was using my brand new machine for making masks, something happened and it got a timing problem, so I pulled out my little treasure and away we go.
Love it. I have 3 sewing machines. Thanks for the video.👍😁🤭
Great video. I was threading the needle from the wrong side. 😮. I got my featherweight from Facebook marketplace. A guy was selling his mothers 1951 Centennial Featherweight with all attachments and book for $150. Obviously, he didn’t know what he was selling. His loss, my gain.
I just found my fabulous featherweight today , my fronds father passed away and she found it at his house and doesn’t sew so she asked me if I wanted it and of course I jumped on it for the price she asked ❤❤❤ yeah me and thank you friend
My bobin isn’t latching help?
I got both of my feather weights from Goodwill, the black one from the late 30s for $10 and the white one for $40 from 1964, so now I'm going to learn how to sew at 63 😁
Thank you! This was most helpful!
My twin sister and I received our FeatherweIght when we were in high school about 56 years ago, as a joint birthday gift.
Any suggestions will help. In the bobbin area the thread gets waded up. If you know why this is I would really appreciate it.
This is so helpful! You explained it so clearly thank you!!!
Do you know where I can sell my featherweight?
Thanks for your video! I just purchased my very first Featherweight and I’m so excited and already in love with it!! I have a quick question: the instruction manual says that there is a thread cutter behind the needle bar, I see it but can’t figure out how it cuts threads.. maybe it’s just not sharp anymore?? Do you have any idea? Thanks!
👩🔧Hi, the threat cutter is right on top of the feed dog, it has a tight opening to the right side on the inside of
the machine. By holding both or one piece of thread at a time, slide it in there by pulling it through, away from you. It cuts the thread nicely. The little piece looks a bit weird,😰 maybe that is why you can't find it. Happy sewing. 🤭😁👍
Thanks so much for your reply! I’ll have to try that! I did purchase the thread cutter from The Featherweight Shop which I really love, and I actually removed the original cutter from my machine, but I’m curious now to try and see if it really cuts well 😄
🙂👍
Hi why would my cotton keep snapping every time I use my singer 222k please
This featherweight 221 (45713) is phenomenal! My mother bought it in 1961 in Mexico City and it is still working great. One thing she asked me was trying to find the instruction manual in Spanish. Anybody has any ideas? Thank you for the video!
Thanks for the tutorial my sister got the matching from our either are great grandma then she gave it to me and I was so confused
Confused on how to get the bobbin thread and the needle thread to come through out the hole
I have multiple 221 40,50s era Featherweights for sale in new working condition with original cases & attachments. They were my Mothers. If anyone is looking for one.
amazing machine just found one in the junk yard, bring to hoe and my wife felt in love at first sight. thanks for sharing thread information
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm trying very hard to buy one. I would also love the model with the knee lever, I learned to sew on it in the early fifties. I could work my Mums treadle standing, but when she got the one with the knee lever, I was in 7th heaven, I could sit on cushions and sew without getting exhausted. Im not sure of my exact age, but I was very young, and small, still am at 4'10".... Thankfully I haven't shrunk.. lol
I hope you can find one! You'll probably find one when you least expect it. 😊
I have a knee lever on my Singer 66 and I LOVE IT! I wish more of my machines had it. I'm short as well, 5'1!
Thanks for watching!
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I followed the threading tutorial, but the machine still bunched up the tread and breaks.
10 years have several. 221 3 black 1 white 1 celadon 1 222
That's amazing! What a lovely collection!
I got my featherweight free from a friend.
Wow!! You are so lucky! Enjoy 💜
My brother found one in the trash!!!!
WOW! That is lucky!!