Im iin my 70s. My mother gave me my 221 when I was in high school and although it was put away for a while i revived it 30 yrs ago when i started quilting. A few years ago i found a 222. I love them both! Glad to hear about the greese
Thank you for the tips. I’m a new Featherweight owner. I just bought a 221 made in 1952, my birth year. I have cleaned and serviced it myself and it’s running great. I learned so much by doing that myself.
Ive sewed for the major part of my 67 years, and your instructions/explanations are the best, plainest I've ever seen. Thanks! I have several old Singers, but I dream of the day i can actually run across a Featherweight.
Just 💃 across your tutorial. I really enjoyed it. I'm in CA and it would be amazing if you could have a hands on maintenance retreat for Featherweights. Please give this some thought🙂
I just bought a 1950 221-1 Featherweight. I’ve oiled it and it just purrs. It’s in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it was used much. The only issue I have is that when I wind up a bobbin the needle still goes up and down even though I’ve loosened the hand 19:57 wheel.Any suggestions?
Your handwheel needs to be removed, the mainshaft opening cleaned, the mainshaft hub cleaned, and a good lightweight oil on both parts applied. The handwheel clutch will need to be removed to do this. You will need to pay very close attention to the clutch washer when removing/re-installing. Be careful not to rotate the upper mainshaft so the parts will go back exactly as they were removed. Hope this helps.
@@jesstubbs9682 Thanks! I love my machine! I even found a vintage Featherweight wooden table in excellent condition. A friend had it and wasn’t using it.
I have a tension question. I have a 1947 221. I can set the tension and get a good looking stitch, but after a short time of sewing, the stitches get out of tension. At one point, I took apart the tension assembly and the inside was full of black greasy goop! I cleaned it out as best I could, not having any kerosene on hand. It wasn't much better after reassembling. I now have kerosene on hand. I was thinking maybe new springs and another clean out might help. The tension disks seem to be in good condition with no rust or rough places. Any other thoughts?
Usually, the tension will not change on its own. "get out of tension" doesn't give me enough to work with. Try describing the stitch on the top side of the fabric and then the bottom side of the fabric. Try this: install the bobbin in the bobbin case, pull the thread up thru the needle plate and slowly pull about 10in of thread out slowly to see if your bobbin thread has any tight spots. If so, your bobbin may be out of shape.
Thank you for such an informative video! I am a new owner of a FW 221. What type of grease/lubricant do you recommend for the motor ports when/if the motor begins to squeak?
You are welcome. Lubricant, use a tiny drop of clear oil in each motor bearing port if it starts squeaking. (the oil should look clear like water). Then run it and see if the squeaking stops, if not, add 1 more tiny drop and run again. It’s a good idea to leave it set for a while, too.
Hi, seeing your videos for the first time. Question, I just got a 221 yesterday and I notice that the bottom thread is all mangled up but only for the first 3/4 inch and the rest of it perfect. Please tell me what I need to do about this.
Hold, or put your finger on the top/needle thread for at least 2 stitches when you begin a seam. This keeps the top thread from tangling on the bottom side of the fabric when beginning a seam.
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Im iin my 70s. My mother gave me my 221 when I was in high school and although it was put away for a while i revived it 30 yrs ago when i started quilting. A few years ago i found a 222. I love them both! Glad to hear about the greese
I have a 222 it is in great shape
Wish I had known this when I was using an old singer! Still interesting!😊
Thank you. Have a 221 ans 222
Thank you for the tips. I’m a new Featherweight owner. I just bought a 221 made in 1952, my birth year. I have cleaned and serviced it myself and it’s running great. I learned so much by doing that myself.
I just recently was able to buy a 222K. I am very happy with it.
Love those 222’s!
Ive sewed for the major part of my 67 years, and your instructions/explanations are the best, plainest I've ever seen. Thanks! I have several old Singers, but I dream of the day i can actually run across a Featherweight.
Thank you very much! It’s always good to hear, and I’m very glad to be able to share some knowledge that may help someone with their machines.
Thank you very much, glad you like it. Hope this video can help.
I have a “221 Featherweight “….. recently purchased but just like the one I learned on. They are just so sweet.
Yes they are!
Just 💃 across your tutorial. I really enjoyed it. I'm in CA and it would be amazing if you could have a hands on maintenance retreat for Featherweights. Please give this some thought🙂
That sounds like a really great Idea. You will have to come to Alaska, though. Thank you for the great review and the great idea.
You are very welcome.
Great information! THANK YOU!!!
You are so welcome!
Great info… thanks 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful machines and thank you for the info :) where are you guys located?
We have a store in Anchorage & Soldotna Alaska
I just bought a 1950 221-1 Featherweight. I’ve oiled it and it just purrs. It’s in excellent condition and doesn’t look like it was used much. The only issue I have is that when I wind up a bobbin the needle still goes up and down even though I’ve loosened the hand 19:57 wheel.Any suggestions?
Your handwheel needs to be removed, the mainshaft opening cleaned, the mainshaft hub cleaned, and a good lightweight oil on both parts applied. The handwheel clutch will need to be removed to do this. You will need to pay very close attention to the clutch washer when removing/re-installing. Be careful not to rotate the upper mainshaft so the parts will go back exactly as they were removed. Hope this helps.
@@jandhtektips Thanks for the quick reply. Will it hurt anything if I just wind bobbins as is?
@@jeanneftcNot at all.
@@jesstubbs9682 Thanks! I love my machine! I even found a vintage Featherweight wooden table in excellent condition. A friend had it and wasn’t using it.
Thank you for the tips ! I have a 1948 221
I have a tension question. I have a 1947 221. I can set the tension and get a good looking stitch, but after a short time of sewing, the stitches get out of tension. At one point, I took apart the tension assembly and the inside was full of black greasy goop! I cleaned it out as best I could, not having any kerosene on hand. It wasn't much better after reassembling. I now have kerosene on hand. I was thinking maybe new springs and another clean out might help. The tension disks seem to be in good condition with no rust or rough places. Any other thoughts?
Usually, the tension will not change on its own. "get out of tension" doesn't give me enough to work with. Try describing the stitch on the top side of the fabric and then the bottom side of the fabric. Try this: install the bobbin in the bobbin case, pull the thread up thru the needle plate and slowly pull about 10in of thread out slowly to see if your bobbin thread has any tight spots. If so, your bobbin may be out of shape.
Thank you for such an informative video! I am a new owner of a FW 221. What type of grease/lubricant do you recommend for the motor ports when/if the motor begins to squeak?
You are welcome. Lubricant, use a tiny drop of clear oil in each motor bearing port if it starts squeaking. (the oil should look clear like water). Then run it and see if the squeaking stops, if not, add 1 more tiny drop and run again. It’s a good idea to leave it set for a while, too.
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Hi, seeing your videos for the first time. Question, I just got a 221 yesterday and I notice that the bottom thread is all mangled up but only for the first 3/4 inch and the rest of it perfect. Please tell me what I need to do about this.
Hold, or put your finger on the top/needle thread for at least 2 stitches when you begin a seam. This keeps the top thread from tangling on the bottom side of the fabric when beginning a seam.