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$300
Vintage 1950 Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine & Case – Works Great!
Posted in San Diego, CA
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Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Singer Featherweight 221 sewing machine, complete with its original carrying case, foot pedal, and an excellent collection of original accessories and reference material. This machine comes from a clean home, looks fantastic, and works great! The machine is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic shape and features a local shop service history. Item Details & Condition: Machine Condition: The classic black finish is bright and shiny with excellent gold decors still intact. Working Sewing Light: The built-in Singer light shroud houses a fully functional bulb that illuminates your workspace beautifully. Serial Number: Cleanly stamped on the bottom of the chassis: AJ565127 (Dating this beautiful machine to a production run allocated on March 31, 1950). The Carrying Case: The original black hard case is included and is in remarkably nice, sturdy condition—cleaner and nicer than most we typically see. Motor Specs: Equipped with a genuine Singer Sewing Motor, Cat. 3-120, 110-120 Volts, 0.4 Amp. Service History: Features a vintage gold service sticker on the bottom plate from La Mesa Sew & Vac (La Mesa, CA) with hand-written "84" service markings. Clean Mechanics & Internal Gears: The underside layout and internal bevel drive gears are well-lubricated, exceptionally clean, and free of heavy lint buildup. Premium Accessories & Extras Included: This listing includes everything you need to get started right out of the box: Bonus Book: Includes a reproduction copy of "Featherweight 221: The Perfect Portable" by Nancy Johnson-Srebro. Bobbins Galore: A clear plastic storage case packed with extra bobbins, plus 5 additional loose metal bobbins. Tools & Parts: Vintage maintenance brush, standard narrow-handle screwdriver, and a replacement throat plate (PFW-45941) sealed in its protective bag. Attachments: Genuine sewing presser feet, a working case key, a red felt spool pin disc, and the original foot controller. Please refer closely to photos to verify the exact cosmetic condition, the crisp working light, the immaculate gear condition, and all the included accessories.
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