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

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.

See full list of machines we have available.

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.

See full list of machines we have available.

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.

See full list of machines we have available.