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My new featherweight

Dearest Nana really enhanced my featherweight bug by letting me use hers at the 2012 Leavenworth retreat.  I have been bidding on eBay and searching craigslist and antique stores ever since I got home.  My diligence finally paid off and I won an auction on eBay for $162,  I was a bit scared as the seller was very clear that it did not make a stitch the feed dogs did not advance the fabric and it did not sit Square.  I talked with a featherweight collector friend of mine and she assured me that the little machines were very easy to use and I would have no problem serving it myself.  I ordered up some oil, lube, feet, a service manual and a book from featherweight 221.com. I am pleased to report that my new little machine now runs like a top! I cannot wait wait to take it to my Next Valley Bees sew day and brag on it. This was the best Christmas present I got and thanks to my hubby for not caring what I buy for myself.  And here she is.  This is really weird, as you can see this is asn aqpron I made for my sister.  If you click on it the featherweight shows up.  Not sure what is going on??????

 

 

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Posted: Thu, Dec 27 2012 9:23 AM by Elizabeth | with 8 comment(s)

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Barbara said:

Elizabeth ,she is a beauty ,I hope she give you years of pleasure and wonderful projects..barbara

# December 27, 2012 4:59 PM

Spudgrandma said:

Wow Elizabeth, she looks like she is in very good condition. Congrats on your new toy - I could see you were enjoying sewing on the FW at the retreat and I am happy for you that you were able to fine one.

# December 28, 2012 9:16 AM

Spudgrandma said:

Wow Elizabeth, she looks like she is in wonderful shape. I'm so happy for you that you were able to find one, congrats on your new toy.

# December 28, 2012 9:17 AM

Sheri A. said:

Congrats!  She's a beauty.  I've had my eye on one here in Las Vegas on craigslist for $200.  It looks to be in very nice condition.  The LQS here also sells them from time to time but they are prices closer to $500.  You got a great deal!

# December 28, 2012 12:37 PM

Erin said:

Looks like a great machine. Congrats.  A few years back I was also on a quest for one. I finally bought one from a women in my guild that collects and fixes them up. I love it. It is white (not black) but looks pretty much the same as yours. It was built in 1960 the year I was born. So I felt it was fate that I ended up with it. I have many more high tech machines, but that one is my favorite. It just looks so sweet. Have fun sewing.

Erin

# December 28, 2012 7:31 PM

Pamela said:

Nice looking machine. Looks just like the one that I got for an anniversary gift a few years back. What year is it? Mine is a centenniel 1951 model.

# December 29, 2012 11:28 AM

Georgia Girl Quilter said:

Great looking machine. It's in real good condition. They are wonderful to have. I bought mine about a year ago. Three other ladies and myself  formed a "featherweight" sewing group and we would have the most fun sewing on our machines. Congrats on receiving your machine.

# December 30, 2012 10:12 PM

Nana Duck said:

She's Beautiful! These machines are wonderful to use. You got a Good deal ... not only is your machine in good shape, but so is your Case! We had to replace a latch on mine.  I was impressed to find both parts and general information on e-bay. This is the machine I take to demonstrate on at our once-a-year Guild Fair---and I smile at the number of men who stop by my booth just to look at my Featherweight!  Happy Sewing!!It's a great way to start out a New Year! :o)

# January 2, 2013 3:51 PM