222 Machines

Sep 26
2009

Freearm Singer 222K Featherweight, The Quilter’s Standard

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Singer 222K Featherweight Freearm EJ 909302

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

Badge Issue Date: 9/10/54 (see machine dating table)

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 starts to a light touch and 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 (Front Cover Missing)

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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Sep 30
2008

The Freearm 222K Arguably Singer’s Greatest Accomplishment

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Singer 222K Featherweight Freearm EN 139433

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

Badge Issue Date: 3/17/1958 (see machine dating table)

Rating: 47/50 (American Scale) 9+/10 (Condition)

This fabulous Singer Freearm 222K is equipped with the original case, manual and attachments. Singer introduced the seam allowance guage in the EK series. Original seam allowance guage and attaching screw are included.

An original case key is included with a remarkably nice 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.

The machine is almost flawless. Only a faint scratch here and there, and only visible to very close inspection.Singer issued just 4999 other badges in this production run. Condition scale 9+. This is the highest rating we have ever given a machine. She’s worth it!

Original Attachments include:

Original Red Case Attachment Tray

Original Singer Featherweight 222K Manual

Original Seam Allowance Guide with Mounting Screw

Embroidery Attachment

Ruffler

Gatherer

Narrow Hemmer

Edge Stitcher

Adjustable Hemmer

Case Key

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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Sep 29
2008

Red S 222K Singer Featherweight. Simply, the Most Elegant Machine Ever Built.

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Singer 222K Featherweight Freearm ES 167458

Distinctive Features: Rare Red S, Scroll Face Plate, Chrome Balance Wheel

Badge Issue Date: 8/19/1960 (see machine dating table)

Rating: 46/50 (American Scale)

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 8/19/60. This was just the sixth full production run for Red S 222K’s, and only 2 production runs were to follow this one. Singer reserved only 2449 other serial numbers for the freearms in this production run.

Through use, this machine has acquired occasional light scratches. In addition, the top arm has scratches, as shown. None of these scratches penetrate the crisp brilliant black enamel finish.

Original Attachments include: