I just bought my first featherweight, also a 1940, and I’m having a ball learning all about her. The lady who sold her to me is 83, and she remembers her mother making dresses for her on that machine. It’s in really good shape overall. No rust or anything. But her decals are a little worn and she needs a good polishing. She sews such a perfect stitch! I took her to the guild’s sew day on Monday and one of the ladies who knows about them was giving me advice. She even oiled it for me. I’m taking her in for service and cleaning the first chance I get. I think she may need a new belt and bulb, too. Thank you for showing us yours!
@@sshirleyks That's wonderful!! You're going to love sewing with yours. If you get a chance, check out The Featherweight Shop online. They have just about everything you need to care for your featherweight. 😊 Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment.
I love how you went over all the little parts. It's a brand new machine to you, and it's also very precious. You handled it so well. I love antiques, and my knowledge of painted items from those days is not huge, but I do recall that lots of the glossy looking items tended to have a type of clear coat on top and the designs underneath were often a type of decal. So you were wise to be ever-so gentle with wiping the black shiny surface, as those little spots are no-doubt part of your little machine's personality. They've come with age and all that love and use. It's great all the fixings appear to be in really great shape! I'm excited to see what you create first. I'm also secretly excited to know what you name it! She looks like a Shelby to me. But I bet there are some names dancing 'round in your head. If I recall, we both have this in common, that we name our things. LOL! I still do it and you just know even my little dog doesn't get called by her normal name most of the time! I hope you're having a beautiful weekend. What's blooming out there for you? We are seeing the daffodils coming to life everywhere. They are so cute. I got a bunch of miniature pastel painted buckets and I'm going to drill some holes in the bottom and make them little planters. Then I'm going to hang them from the little bannister we have outside with colourful little flowers. I need to find out what kinds of flowers will thrive best on that side of the house. Take care and will look forward to see what you do next! XOXO
Thank you! Yes, she seemed to be in good working order, but until I was able to change out that hot light bulb and use the proper grease and oil I didn't want to use her. I ordered a tune up kit from the Singer Featherweight Shop, which, shipped pretty quick. So, today I got started 🙂 She's oiled, her gears are greased and she has a new bulb (cool and bright) I've put on a new super belt and it's soooo grippy. I replaced the bottom foot cushions and felt cover for her oil drip pan. I love her! She sews beautifully😃 I hope a name will come to me soon, but hmmmm Shelby is cute!! I know, we never seem to call out pets their given name. My little Isabeau is starting to answer to Bee-bee 🤣 No idea why we started calling her that, but it's just one of her many nicknames...lol. Your little buckets sound adorable! You have to send a pic so I can see them when you're done. Our daffodils have bloomed and my some of my wildflowers have popped up. Happy Spring! 🌷
I just bought my first featherweight, also a 1940, and I’m having a ball learning all about her. The lady who sold her to me is 83, and she remembers her mother making dresses for her on that machine. It’s in really good shape overall. No rust or anything. But her decals are a little worn and she needs a good polishing. She sews such a perfect stitch! I took her to the guild’s sew day on Monday and one of the ladies who knows about them was giving me advice. She even oiled it for me. I’m taking her in for service and cleaning the first chance I get. I think she may need a new belt and bulb, too.
Thank you for showing us yours!
@@sshirleyks That's wonderful!! You're going to love sewing with yours. If you get a chance, check out The Featherweight Shop online. They have just about everything you need to care for your featherweight. 😊 Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and for your comment.
I love how you went over all the little parts. It's a brand new machine to you, and it's also very precious. You handled it so well. I love antiques, and my knowledge of painted items from those days is not huge, but I do recall that lots of the glossy looking items tended to have a type of clear coat on top and the designs underneath were often a type of decal. So you were wise to be ever-so gentle with wiping the black shiny surface, as those little spots are no-doubt part of your little machine's personality. They've come with age and all that love and use. It's great all the fixings appear to be in really great shape! I'm excited to see what you create first. I'm also secretly excited to know what you name it! She looks like a Shelby to me. But I bet there are some names dancing 'round in your head. If I recall, we both have this in common, that we name our things. LOL! I still do it and you just know even my little dog doesn't get called by her normal name most of the time! I hope you're having a beautiful weekend. What's blooming out there for you? We are seeing the daffodils coming to life everywhere. They are so cute. I got a bunch of miniature pastel painted buckets and I'm going to drill some holes in the bottom and make them little planters. Then I'm going to hang them from the little bannister we have outside with colourful little flowers. I need to find out what kinds of flowers will thrive best on that side of the house. Take care and will look forward to see what you do next! XOXO
Thank you! Yes, she seemed to be in good working order, but until I was able to change out that hot light bulb and use the proper grease and oil I didn't want to use her. I ordered a tune up kit from the Singer Featherweight Shop, which, shipped pretty quick. So, today I got started 🙂 She's oiled, her gears are greased and she has a new bulb (cool and bright) I've put on a new super belt and it's soooo grippy. I replaced the bottom foot cushions and felt cover for her oil drip pan. I love her! She sews beautifully😃 I hope a name will come to me soon, but hmmmm Shelby is cute!! I know, we never seem to call out pets their given name. My little Isabeau is starting to answer to Bee-bee 🤣 No idea why we started calling her that, but it's just one of her many nicknames...lol. Your little buckets sound adorable! You have to send a pic so I can see them when you're done. Our daffodils have bloomed and my some of my wildflowers have popped up. Happy Spring! 🌷