1948 / Singer Sewing Machine / Singer 221 / Precision Quilting / Singer Featherweight

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We have for sale a charming vintage Singer 221-1 portable featherweight sewing machine and carrying case. Serial # AJ000665. The machine badge was issued on December 9, 1948 and was manufactured in Elizabethsport, NJ, USA. It has an original 110-volt motor and beautiful chrome trim. The machine, instruction book and attachments are in excellent vintage condition. We’ve had several machines in the last few years and this one purrs. The case is in good vintage condition showing wear consistent with age and use.

This is a very nice machine finished in that classic deep gorgeous shiny black featherweight paint, gold decals and chrome trim that shows minimal wear. The original foot pedal still makes the motor hum. The carrying case is also in very nice condition with original hardware, handle. We have cleaned, oiled and greased the machine. After cleaning greasing and oiling the machine we properly test the machine to make sure it runs and operates as intended.

Our shipping charge includes meticulous packing to ensure no damage occurs during transit. Every shipment we have done has arrived undamaged even as far away as Alaska.

The I. M. Singer and Company began making sewing machines in 1851. In 1933, the company debuted the ‘featherweight’ machine at the Chicago World’s Fair. During WWII, the company’s factories were retooled to support war related machinery needs. In 1945, when they changed back to manufacturing sewing machines, the featherweight was their most popular and reliable brand. The Singer featherweight has long been a cherished machine for quilting and sewing due to its precise sewing capability and easy portability.

Several attachments / accessories are included:
1. Carrying case with 1- key
2. Singer 221 Owner’s Manual
3. Simanco bobbin case (45750)
4. Simanco shirring, gathering foot (121441)
5. Singer ruffler 120598 (marked SINGER USA). Setting adjustments labeled star, 12, 6 and 1
6. Simanco hinged straight stitch foot (45321)
7. Singer adjustable hemmer (35931)
8. Singer edge stitcher (36865)
9. Simanco narrow rolled hemmer (120855)
10. Singer multi-slotted binder with guide pins (160359)
11. Complete zipper cording foot, wide (121877)
12. Singer motor lubricant in original box
13. 3 small screwdrivers
14. One spool pin felt
15. Power cord and foot pedal
16. 5 Singer 221 Bobbins

Circa; 1948
Marked: Singer 221-1
Measures: case=13 ¼” x 11 ¾” x 8 ½”
Condition: Very Good with minor paint scuffs & chips. The case shows normal wear on the leather covering and handle, locks both work as intended. Please see all photos as they are part of the item’s description

SKU 4287

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Items we sale are antique and vintage and have been used. Please understand they are described to the best of our ability with pictures showing flaws it any. All items are sold AS IS.
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Aug 23, 2019

I purchased the 1948 Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine and it arrived fast and in perfect working condition. It is a beautiful machine. Thank-you James for such great service.

Sallie Nielson