Singer 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine, Singer Featherweight, Precision Sewing

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We have for sale a nearly pristine vintage Singer 221 portable featherweight sewing machine and carrying case. Serial # AL008492. The machine badge was issued on August 11, 1952 and the machine was manufactured in Elizabethport NJ. It has an original 110-volt motor and beautiful chrome trim. The gold graphics show very little wear. The machine and attachments are in very good 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. The instruction booklet is missing so we’ve included a photocopy of one to get you started.
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 and electrical cord makes the motor hum. The carrying case is also in very nice condition with original hardware and handle. The case interior is in excellent condition with the black on black cloth pattern still crisp. Please see all photos as they are part of the items description.

We have cleaned and serviced this machine, including oiling and greasing all necessary parts checking and replacing any worn or damages items.

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 (no key)
2. Simanco bobbin case (45750)
3. Accessory feet originally with this 1952 machine in the original Singer box
a. Singer multi-slotted binder with guide pins (160359)
b. Singer ruffler 120598 (marked SINGER USA). Setting adjustments labeled star, 12, 6 and 1
c. Simanco hinged straight stitch foot (45321)
d. Simanco narrow rolled hemmer (120855)
e. Simanco shirring, gathering foot (121441)
f. Singer edge stitcher (36865)
g. Singer adjustable hemmer, blackside (35931)
4. Singer automatic zigzagger (160985) in original box with 4 cams (no instruction book).
a. 161001
b. 161006
c. 161005
d. 161000
e. This Singer Fashion Aid provides an infinite variety of attractive ornamental designs by changing the stitch pattern cams and adjusting the bight and stitch length. Decorative effects as applique', scalloped edges, border designs, as well as blind-stitched hems and simple mending can be produced with this attachment. Adding versatility to your straight-stitch machine, the Automatic ZigZagger enables you to accomplish a great variety of work with a minimum of time and effort - giving your sewing projects that smart professional look.
5. Small screwdriver (120378)
6. Two spool pin felts
7. A size 11 needle package with all 3 needles
8. Power cord and foot pedal
9. 6 Singer 221 Bobbins

Year, 1952
Markings, Serial # AL008492
Condition, extremely good, the machine is used and has light scratching on the sewing bed from use and some paint chips at base of machine from taking in and out of case. The case is very solid with minimal wear, it does have damage to the leather covering appears something was spilt on the case and damaged the leather finish, please see pictures.



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Oct 22, 2020

I just love my purchase - have already been sewing on it and having so much fun

Janet