tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post8542780296438470827..comments2024-03-27T14:40:42.654-04:00Comments on In Color Order: Vintage Finds and Sewing AdventuresJeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-15411587010536821822016-05-01T16:03:24.606-04:002016-05-01T16:03:24.606-04:00Congratulations! I, too am a devotee'. I recei...Congratulations! I, too am a devotee'. I received mine in 1957 as a high school graduation gift from my grandmother who put $16 down and paid $6.93 a week for 24 months until the full price of $159.95 plus $28.28 for the carrying case was paid. I still have her Sales Contract. Nana taught me to sew, crochet and knit. My featherweight sewed all the clothes I designed in my college fashion program, my wedding gown in 1961, and most of my wardrobe, including gowns for galas in NY, Paris, London and Philadelphia. It was one of the few items I took with me when I ran away from home in the 70's. It sewed my first niece's wedding gown and maid of honor gowns in Coral Gables FL and my second niece's gown for her garden wedding in Las Vegas. <br />She is well traveled and well cared for and has only been in the shop once - to replace the motor belt which had dry-rotted. She continues to amaze me. Whenever I sit down in front of her I am reminded of sitting on my Nan's lap learning to sew and I get still choked up. We are a threesome: my Featherweight, my grandmother and I.<br />My very best to all of you Featherweight loversnonthebayouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670573832814634427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-87954665495616576562013-01-24T02:12:06.320-05:002013-01-24T02:12:06.320-05:00What a KILLLER deal!! The card table itself is wo...What a KILLLER deal!! The card table itself is worth more than 150.00!! I had the table, but sadly, I had to sell the table. I sold it for 200.00 in the mid 90's. I recently found one for a full size singer at a thrift store. I haven't used it yet due to space issues. Enjoy your very cool screaming deal, and to get the original bill of sale is beyond awesome!! Especially to a hardcore Singer collector. My featherweight was born in 1941, my mother got her at an auction for 5.00, no that's not a typo, in 1971. I found the auction receipt recently. I will never part with her. <br /><br />I also have a 301 that I just got for Christmas from my roommate. It's a black shortbed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332165765309152802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-25951907843205364932013-01-18T12:12:02.012-05:002013-01-18T12:12:02.012-05:00Yours is beautiful! I have 4 featherweights...I we...Yours is beautiful! I have 4 featherweights...I went through a little obsession period haha. Now I'm selling 3 of them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908264119926153326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-26025580271982994382013-01-17T08:50:23.433-05:002013-01-17T08:50:23.433-05:00Congratulations on your new machine!! I love my f...Congratulations on your new machine!! I love my featherweight beyond belief.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159714366116490300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-16110270981594988522013-01-16T11:04:43.144-05:002013-01-16T11:04:43.144-05:00Love the fabrics you chose for your next Fat Quart...Love the fabrics you chose for your next Fat Quarter Gang project. Can't wait to see what you come up with. Congrats on your lovely Featherweight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-19956018142262222392013-01-16T09:08:30.671-05:002013-01-16T09:08:30.671-05:00What a lovely gift to find under the tree!
I'...What a lovely gift to find under the tree! <br />I'm lucky enough to have 2 Featherweights! Tho one of them is in dire need of cleaning ~ it has a really old musty smell that I can't seem to get out. The other is a rare green (or white) one. Love them both.<br />Always happy to see little George!Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02410432918093105452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-36877592552456831042013-01-15T23:22:16.499-05:002013-01-15T23:22:16.499-05:00You are going to LOVE your featherweight! I have ...You are going to LOVE your featherweight! I have two, though I've torn the second one apart and I am painting it red:) The letter is so great. I wish I knew the original owner of mine.Janice @ Better off Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321415199755860438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-28178467331260614292013-01-15T22:16:48.414-05:002013-01-15T22:16:48.414-05:00Enjoyed reading about your Featherweight. Having t...Enjoyed reading about your Featherweight. Having the receipt makes it even more special. Did you notice that it took almost a year and a half for Miss Vera to pay for it? Amazing!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369077646106761670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-80971423169562850092013-01-15T20:52:46.027-05:002013-01-15T20:52:46.027-05:00Oh Lucky you on a Featherweight!!! And really .....Oh Lucky you on a Featherweight!!! And really ... is the bunny the cutest thing ever.. and does EVERYONE tell you that? And may I have him.. just for a bit? Bring him to market.. I promise to watch him ALL DAY.. wink!PatSloanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841982524958543938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-76911876532500091692013-01-15T20:16:34.642-05:002013-01-15T20:16:34.642-05:00I am sure you will LOVE your Featherweight! It is ...I am sure you will LOVE your Featherweight! It is my favourite machine for piecing. Jo Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131978538911833404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-6456099266248853502013-01-15T20:12:21.959-05:002013-01-15T20:12:21.959-05:00I am seriously in love with that top picture!I am seriously in love with that top picture!able mabelhttp://www.ablemabel.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-44462816756704937642013-01-15T18:55:33.040-05:002013-01-15T18:55:33.040-05:00That Singer looks fabulous! Don't you just won...That Singer looks fabulous! Don't you just wonder what Miss Vera sewed on that machine? I love little bits of history like that!CathyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05375440857061674362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-88535486250580204452013-01-15T17:03:14.698-05:002013-01-15T17:03:14.698-05:00Lovely featherweight, I got one this summer but ha...Lovely featherweight, I got one this summer but haven't had time to play with it yet....must do that soon!<br /><br />ENJOY!<br />Carolyn J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11859989739441053992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-35140167099307871922013-01-15T16:28:57.474-05:002013-01-15T16:28:57.474-05:00Those fabrics are very pretty; I look forward to s...Those fabrics are very pretty; I look forward to seeing what you make with them!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584299932986251864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-26333500762055629582013-01-15T15:31:08.582-05:002013-01-15T15:31:08.582-05:00I own a featherweight, but found that my Singer 30...I own a featherweight, but found that my Singer 301a is my go to machine now that I have a choice. Love your beautiful sheets - I have looked here and there are very few thrifted, so i just drool over yours.<br />stitchinpennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341867288910993051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-77382422550545746302013-01-15T15:27:17.698-05:002013-01-15T15:27:17.698-05:00I just got a 1939 221 Singer Featherweight with al...I just got a 1939 221 Singer Featherweight with all the accessories with case AND the table it sits in...kinda like a card table. She's in working order, only needed to replace the foot pedal cord. I got it for 150.00 from a private seller. I named her "Feathy" cause she came to me like Feathers from Heaven. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10100520212558169850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-80820102224279006222013-01-15T15:04:38.337-05:002013-01-15T15:04:38.337-05:00Oh, the receipt. What a delight! I had a Singer Fe...Oh, the receipt. What a delight! I had a Singer Featherweight Christmas surprise, too. I learned that my Grandmother still owns my Great Grandmother's. I had no idea there was a Featherweight in the family! <br /><br />Enjoy yours. I hope to inherit great Grandma's someday... :)April (Polkadot Sparrow)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15706847821102887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-41931201225242216812013-01-15T14:55:09.802-05:002013-01-15T14:55:09.802-05:00Awesome! My machine belonged to my husband's g...Awesome! My machine belonged to my husband's grandmother and it's a 1948 singer with cabinet. It's so beefy and will sew through almost anything. They really do last forever!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154788163743399330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-29578526227319909982013-01-15T14:00:38.948-05:002013-01-15T14:00:38.948-05:00Love the papers that came with the machine! What a...Love the papers that came with the machine! What a nice little surprise.Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032402410341193853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-88731366214766686882013-01-15T13:27:29.699-05:002013-01-15T13:27:29.699-05:00Hooray for your featherweight! I got one for Chri...Hooray for your featherweight! I got one for Christmas too, but I got a white one in the mint green box. I am obsessed with it ;). Your receipt is awesome! What a happy addition.amyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01528503359309496231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-60841858481875009482013-01-15T13:26:21.742-05:002013-01-15T13:26:21.742-05:00What an awesome Christmas present! You are going t...What an awesome Christmas present! You are going to love her to bits! Here's to getting acquainted with your new friend and getting your creative mojo hopping along!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-90971915743893054852013-01-15T13:01:51.276-05:002013-01-15T13:01:51.276-05:00You are going to fall in love with your Featherwei...You are going to fall in love with your Featherweight. I use mine all the time. Deborah Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130428196849977763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-76762808626114903232013-01-15T12:59:22.077-05:002013-01-15T12:59:22.077-05:00Congrats on becoming a featherweight owner! I lov...Congrats on becoming a featherweight owner! I love mine and do most of my sewing on it.Vanesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563233109225605722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-11434560448749523932013-01-15T12:18:52.645-05:002013-01-15T12:18:52.645-05:00That machine is amazing and I can't believe th...That machine is amazing and I can't believe that price in 1954, wow!! It sure is beautiful!!Maureen Cracknell Handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533566766276588176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-68612084645158475082013-01-15T11:46:33.921-05:002013-01-15T11:46:33.921-05:00Congrats on the featherweight! I have one from ar...Congrats on the featherweight! I have one from around the same time that was my grandmother's. After a little tune up by me (these are so easy to clean and service yourself) it runs really well. Just don't try using the oil!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909312890664785719noreply@blogger.com