Std Freearm

Sep 26
2009

Freearm Singer 222K Featherweight, The Quilter’s Standard

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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)

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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Sep 30
2008

The Freearm 222K Arguably Singer’s Greatest Accomplishment

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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