singer featherweight 221 222 & 301 machines & accessories..quilt batting & acc.

Vintage Singer 221 Darning & Embroidery Attachment Set #160719.  This set consists of a feed plate as well as a unique darning and embroidery foot .   Original instructions with original box and attachment screw included.   

Original Instructions illustrate the tracing stitch, the granite stitch, the darning stitch, the satin stitch, the bar lace stitch, the filet lace stitch, the mesh lace stitch, and the web lace stitch.

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S/N: AL 161119

Model: Class 221

Badge Issue Date: 12/12/52  (see dating table)

Rating: 8-/10 (Condition Chart)

Equipped with original 110-volt U.S. motor.

We really should add a rating category for the sewing smoothness of a machine.  This little jewell would rate with the best of them.  It operates to a feather-light touch and sews a very nice stitch.

Cosmetically, taken as a whole this is a beautifully kept sewing machine.  But make no mistake, it has been well used.  The sewing surface is a little scuffed in a couple of places, but none of the scratches penetrate the brilliant black enamel.  The gold decorative scroll work on this machine is intact with two rub marks.  All chrome is brilliant. Original case includes the side tray.  This machine features a striated face plate and black balance wheel.  This 221 Featherweight runs very well and has been fully serviced to provide many more years of service.

Included is a complete set of original attachments, original owner’s manual, original foot pedal and case and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Original Attachments with many extras include:

1.) Foot Hemmer

2.) Adjustable Hemmer

3.) Multiple Slotted Binder

4.) Edge-Stitcher

5.) Shirrer

6.) Ruffler

7.) Original Singer Featherweight 221 Manual

8.) Singer Tension Screwdriver

9.) Original Featherweight Bobbin Case

10.) 3 Singer Featherweight Bobbins

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Singer 221 Featherweight AL 182379

Badge Issue Date: 12-12-1952 (see dating table)

Rating:   9/10  (Condition)

Equipped with original 110-volt U.S. motor.

This lovely 221 Featherweight features a black-banded badge, which Singer had introduced in October of 1951.  Chrome is bright and in excellent condition.  Gold-leaf trim is bright and intact.  Paint is especially bright black, particularly across the top arm, where many other machines of this vintage show scarring. 

A few pin scratches can be observed on close inspection, although none penetrate the enameled surface.

 Mechanically, the machine is a gem.  Operates to light touch and sews a beautifully even stitch. 

Included is a full set of original attachments.  Manual, foot pedal and case with side tray are in excellent condition, all original.  One indicator of  the delicate care the previous owner is the unblemished spool pin spring, a rarity on machines of this vintage.

 Original Attachments with many extras include:

1.) Foot Hemmer

2.) Adjustable Hemmer

3.) Multiple Slotted Binder

4.) Edge-Stitcher

5.) Shirrer

6.) Ruffler

7.) Original Singer Featherweight 221 Manual

8,) Singer Tension Screwdriver

9.) Original Featherweight Bobbin Case

10.) 3 Singer Featherweight Bobbins

11.)  Graduated Throat Plate

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Singer 222K Featherweight Freearm EM  961620

Place of Manufacture: Singer’s Kilbowie Facility, Clydebank, Scotland

Badge Issue Date: 11/15/57 (see machine dating table)

Rating: 47/50 (American Scale)

Singer introduced the Freearm 222K in July, 1953. This model set a new standard that may never be matched again. This particular machine is equipped with the original case, manual and attachments. Case is uncommonly superb. Hinges and latches are in excellent working order. Case lining is intact.

Timing set, tension adjusted, and sew tested. It has been exceptionally well cared for. This machine runs very smoothly. Stitches are neat and tight.

Machine is equipped with a 110 volt motor. Foot pedal and power cord are in good working order. Removable bed slides easily on and off.

This machine has acquired small blemishes through time, but it scarcely has a scratch.

Original Attachments include:

Singer Attachment Box with Bright Lettering

Original Singer Featherweight 222K Manual 

Embroidery Attachment

Ruffler

Gatherer

Narrow Hemmer

Edge Stitcher

Adjustable Hemmer

Original Large Singer Screwdriver

Tension Screw Driver

Multi-Slotted Binder

3 Original Singer Bobbins

All attachments are rust free and in excellent cosmetic and working condition.

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121614 Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 Blackside Blind Stitch Braider

160616 Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 Blind Stitch Attachment

160719 Singer Featherweight 221 Darning & Embroidery Attachment Set

108002 Singer Featherweight 221 Feed Cover Plate

121309 Vintage Singer Featherweight 221 Feed Cover Plate

121309  Blackside Singer Featherweight 221 Feed Cover Plate

121094 Vintage Singer 221 Darning/Embroidery Foot

121094  Blackside Singer 221 Darning/Embroidery Foot

121387 Vintage Singer Hemstitcher and Picot Edger

121387 Blackside Vintage Black-Side Singer Hemstitcher and Picot Edger

160741 Vintage Singer “Penguin” Walking Presser Foot

171074 Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 Darning and Embroidery Hoop

160985 Singer Featherweight 221 222 Automatic Zigzagger  with Cam Set #1

Singer Featherweight Automatic Zigzagger Yellow Cam Set #4

Singer Featherweight Automatic Zigzagger Red Cam Set #2

Singer Featherweight Automatic Zigzagger White Cam Set #2

Singer Featherweight Automatic Zigzagger Blue Cam Set #3

Singer 221 & 222 Featherweight Velvet-Lined Attachment Case

Singer Machine Sewing Book

Machine Embroidery Book

Organic Featherweight Tee Shirts

Vintage Singer Darning/Embroidery Foot 121094 for use on all lock stitch Singer Sewing Machines. This foot can be used on Singer models 15, 66, 99, 185, 201, 221 and 222K.

This particular foot is in excellent condition. It is easy to use and fun to own. To use this foot with a Singer Featherweight 221, you will need a feed dog cover plate. It works well with the delightful embroidery techniques in Dorothy Benson’s “Machine Embroidery” book. (listed separately)

Instructions included.

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Singer 221 Featherweight AJ 119297

Badge Issue Date: 3-15-49 (see dating table)

Rating: 35/50 (American Scale)   

Equipped with original 110-volt U.S. motor.

Occasionally we come across a particular machine that has real pitzfaa. This is one such machine.  It came into our shop tagged for the wrecking ball, but we happened to notice something unusual. It actually purrs. It operates to such a light touch you can purr back at it rather than push on the foot pedal, or so it seems.  

Effortlessly it sews a perfect stitch.  Chrome is in excellent condition. The original decorative, gold-leaf trim on the back of the base is intact. Otherwise, this little kitten is cosmetically challenged.  Due to use, the trim on the front of the base is well-worn and the base enamel paint is a bit irregular.  But rarely have we worked on a machine that operates as smoothly as this one, and we just couldn’t bring ourselves to  part it out.

This machine comes with a full set of original attachments, original owner’s manual and the original leather-handled case.  The after-market red belt seems to help the machine purr along, so we left it in place.  This was one of the last Featherweights Singer produced with the handy case lift out tray, which is included.

If you love the feel of a machine that has been working for generations and will keep working for you and your family, this is the machine for you. This machine gives you the beautiful straight stitches you can only get from a  sewing machine of another era.

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Vintage Singer Featherweight 221 Feed Cover Plate Simanco 121309 complete with screw and original attachment envelope. Simple to use, just place over feed dog and screw in place.

This feed dog cover also fits Singer Machine Models 66, 99,15-88,15-91 and 301.

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Singer Featherweight 221 Centennial with Original Case, Manual & Attachments-All Vintage

Singer 221 Featherweight Centennial

S/N: AK 618452

Model: Class 221

Badge Issue Date: 10/31/51 (see dating table)

Rating: 43/50 (American Scale)

Equipped with original 110-volt U.S. motor.

The AK 61’s marked the last of Singer’s Centennial Edition. The gold decorative scroll work on this Centennial is outstanding. The case is in excellent repair. Original attachments and manual are all very nice. This Centennial is an exceptionally smooth running machine and takes off to a very gentle touch.

Included is a complete set of original attachments, original owner’s manual, a solid original case and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Original Attachments with many extras include:

1.) Foot Hemmer

2.) Adjustable Hemmer

3.) Multiple Slotted Binder

4.) Edge-Stitcher

5.) Shirrer

6.) Ruffler

7.) Original Singer Oil Can

8.) Original Singer Featherweight 221-1 Manual

9,) Singer Tension Screwdriver

10.) Original Featherweight Bobbin Case

11.) 3 Singer Featherweight Bobbins

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Vintage Singer Darning/Embroidery Foot 121094 for use on all lock stitch Singer Sewing Machines. This foot can be used on Singer models 15, 66, 99, 185, 201, 221 and 222K.

This Singer blackside attachment  is rare and in excellent condition.  It is easy to use and fun to own. To use this foot with a Singer Featherweight 221, you will need a feed dog cover plate. It works well with the delightful embroidery techniques in Dorothy Benson’s “Machine Embroidery” book. (listed separately)

Instructions included.

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Singer 222K Featherweight Freearm EL 179462

Place of Manufacture: Singer’s Kilbowie Facility, Clydebank, Scotland

Badge Issue Date: 3/3/1956 (see machine dating table)

Rating: 45/50 (American Scale) 8+/10 (Condition)

Having introduced the Freearm Featherweight in 1953, Singer was at peak production of these machines by March of 1956 when this machine was made.  Even at that, only 10,000 serial numbers were reserved for this production run.  Cheaply made inexpensive foreign competition deeply affected Singer in the late 1950’s. By 1961 the Featherweight 222K Freearm, arguably Singer’s greatest accomplishment, was removed from production.

This particular Singer Freearm 222K is uncommonly smooth.  It is equipped with the original case, manual and attachments.  The extension bed has a few scratches, indicative of light, regular use.  Considering this is a 55 year old machine, it would be fair to call her “perfect.”  But make no mistake, this is no antique.  This is a sewing machine completely prepared for many more years of service.

Case hinges and latches are bright and in excellent working order. Case lining is intact. The machine has been exceptionally well cared for and runs very smoothly. Machine is equipped with a 110 volt motor. Foot pedal and power cord are in good working order. Removable bed slides easily on and off.  The original manual is a bit tattered, as usual for 222 manuals,  but usable.

Original Attachments include:

Original Red Case Attachment Tray

Original Singer Featherweight 222K Manual 

Embroidery Attachment

Ruffler

Gatherer

Narrow Hemmer

Edge Stitcher

Adjustable Hemmer

Original Large Singer Screwdriver

Tension Screw Driver

Multi-Slotted Binder

Adjustable Zipper Foot

3 Original Singer Bobbins

All attachments are rust free and in excellent cosmetic and working condition.

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Singer 222K Featherweight Freearm EP 543844

Distinctive Feature: Rare Red S Badge. This particular machine was one of the first machines Singer ever produced with the Red S Badge.  At most, 2498 other machines were included in the first full production with the Red S Badge. (see machine dating table)

Badge Issue Date: 9/22/59 

Rating: 48/50 (American Scale) (Note:  This is the highest rating we have ever given a 222K.)

This fabulous Singer Freearm 222K is equipped with the original case, manual and attachments. Machine is brilliant black, with a crisp Red S Singer badge.

The case has the original red side tray. Original case in near mint condition. It has not a hint of odor. Hinges and latches are bright and shiny, and are in excellent working order.

This Red S 222K has a strong and quiet running 110 volt Singer motor, and is exceptionally smooth. It takes off to a very gentle touch and runs effortlessly. Feed dogs slide easily out of the way for embroidery work; the removable bed slides easily on and off. Foot pedal and power cord are in good working order.Tension knob, darning lever, stitch regulator, bobbin winder, light switch and light housing are all in excellent condition.

Gold scroll is bright and intact. Gold scroll around the belt housing is brilliant.Notice that the accessories include the embroidery foot–giving this machine the standard set of original attachments for Featherweights with a badge issue date of 9/22/59. This was in the first full production run for Red S 222K’s, and only 7 production runs were to follow this one. Singer does not disclose how many machines were actually produced in the first full run, but no more than 2499 serial numbers were set aside for that run.

Through use, this machine has acquired occasional light scratches. None of these scratches penetrate the crisp brilliant black enamel finish.

Original Attachments include:

Original Red Case Attachment Tray

Embroidery Attachment

Ruffler

Gatherer

Narrow Hemmer

Edge Stitcher

Adjustable Hemmer

Original Large Singer Screwdriver

Tension Screw Driver

Multi-Slotted Binder

Adjustable Zipper Foot

3 Original Singer Bobbins

This Machine is equipped with both a reproduction 222K manual and the original 222K manual, a little tattered, but complete.

All attachments are rust free and in excellent cosmetic and working condition.

Please view pictures carefully to see for yourself what a beauty this machine is. All defects are either photographed or described.

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Singer 221 Featherweight AF48 (see photo gallery of this machine)

Item #: 4759

Model: Class 221K

Distinctive Feature: Pristine AF

Badge Issue Date: 04/10/1940 (see dating table)

Rating: 48/50 (American Scale)

Equipped with original 110-volt U.S. motor.

Description:

It is difficult to restrain our enthusiasm for this museum quality piece. The brilliant luster of the finish is breathtaking. Scroll face plate, chrome trim, unblemished decals, nickel balance wheel, original case, attachments and motor are all sensational. This pristine AF appears to have been used only once or twice by the only owner she ever had. The only mentionable flaw with this machine is that if one catches the light just right one can detect slight scuffing of the finish on a couple of places on the extension bed. Although scarcely noticeable, we are forced to deduct 1 point from the 20 maximum points for cosmetic value.

Notice several features about Featherweights of this era. The AF 48 has the newer scroll face plate, a numbered tension knob, the full length case tray, leather handled case, nickel balance wheel, all chrome trim, and high high light decals. Within 18 months, many of the features that set this machine apart were to disappear from the Featherweight. Every detail of this machine is original.

This particular case deserves some special mention. AF case handles are notorious for showing wear. Although they are of a sturdy mechanical design, they tend to fray at the edges, thus they are often wrapped with black tape. This case and handle, while admittedly not in “as new” condition, are as close to mint as any we have seen.

By the way, this machine was made to be used and it is in perfect running order.

Pristine Package includes:

1.) Original owner’s manual

2.) Hinged Presser Foot (fitted)

3.) Ruffler

4.) Hemming Foot

5.) Edge Stitcher

6.) Binder

7.) Gatherer

8.) Adjustable Hemmer

9.) Original Singer Oil Can

10.) Singer Screwdriver

11.) Singer Accessory Box

12.) Three Singer Bobbins

13.) Singer Case Accessory Tray

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Vintage Singer Hemstitcher and Picot Edger 121387 fits Class 221 machines, L Shaped Screwdriver 121893, Correct Hemstitcher Screw, Special Throat Plate 121392 for Class 221 machines, Original Tarlatan Backing, Original Singer Hemstitcher and Picot Edger Instruction Booklet, and Hemstitcher Picot Edger Box with Original Brown Packing Paper for Lockstitch Family Sewing Machines

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Vintage Singer Featherweight 221 Feed Cover Plate Simanco 121309 complete with screw and original attachment envelope. Simple to use, just place over feed dog and screw in place.

This feed dog cover also fits Singer Machine Models 66, 99,15-88,15-91 and 301.

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Singer Featherweight 221 Feed Cover Plate - Simanco #108002. Embroidery and darning work are fun and easy with this feed cover plate! Slips on easily and lets work lie flat. Also available is the Machine Embroidery book (click for details)  by Dorothy Benson.  This vintage book introduces many artistic and pleasing possibilities for you and your new feed cover plate.

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Singer Featherweight  Darning and Embroidery Hoop #171074 for a Singer 222K.  

Singer introduced this hoop to be used with the freearm 222K.  These hoops were not supplied with the machine, but were purchased separately.  Using the hoop, monograming can be done.  Used with the spring darning and embroidery attachment 171071  creativity        and practicality abound.

In addition, you may find the Machine Embroidery Book by Dorothy Benson to be very useful and exciting.

Singer made feed dog covers for 221 Featherweights. Authentic Simanco Feed Plates 108002 and 121309 can be difficult to find, but either one will allow you to embroider with a 221 using a conventional embroidery hoop. 

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Red S Featherweight 221K ES 65

Model: Class 221K

Distinctive Feature: Rare Big Red S

Badge Issue Date: 05/15/61 (see dating table)

Rating: 46/50 (American Scale)    9-/10 (Condition Chart)

These qualities set this machine apart.

1.) The condition of the machine is superb. Gold decals are virtually 100% complete, just like the day it left the factory. Paint is exceptionally bright. Chrome is flawless. Needle plate and feed dogs show almost no sign of wear. A few pin scratches on the base, and one notable scratch on the extension bed (see pictures). The machine operates exceptionally smoothly. Passing through our workshops, it became obvious that the previous owner treated this machine with the utmost care. This machine represents the finest example of Singer craftsmanship at the height of Singer domination of the sewing machine industry.

2.) The Big Red S badge was placed on only a limited few Singer Featherweight Class 221K models.

3.) Fewer still Red S badged Featherweights were produced for the U. S. market. This machine, with an original 110-volt motor which was produced in St. John’s, Canada, is a rarity.

4.) Singer placed the riveted 221K just below the badge on about 25% of all the 221K’s.

5.) Finally, every detail of this Featherweight is a Singer original (machine, case, manual and accessories) .  The chrome balance wheel is was added for a touch of elegance.

The case is solid inside and out. Latches and lining in great shape. Not a hint of odor.

Premiere Package includes:

1.) Original owner’s manual

2.) Hinged Presser Foot (fitted)

3.) Ruffler

4.) Hemming Foot

5.) Edge Stitcher

6.) Binder

7.) Gatherer

8.) Adjustable Hemmer

9.) Original Singer Oil Can

10.) Singer Screwdriver

11.) Singer Accessory Box

12.) Three Singer Bobbins

13.) Singer Case Accessory Tray

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Vintage Singer “Penguin” Walking Presser Foot No. 160741 for Family Lock-Stitch Machines with original box. It is easy to use and “waddles” like a penguin when in use. Thus, the nickname “Penguin Walking Foot”.  Included is the difficult to find original manual.

The Singer Sewing Skills Reference Book says this “in an essential for the woman who demands perfection in her work, yet is interested in time-saving methods.” This delightful book is one of the very few produced by Singer which gives instructions on use of the penguin walker. This is a highly collectible and adorable item.

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