1947 Singer 221 Featherweight sewing machine, available now for $795.00 at Stitch!

This is a Singer Featherweight Model number 221. Her Serial Number is AG975224. She was part of a 20,000 unit lot commissioned February 14th, 1947 and built at the  Elizabethport factory in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. 

 

As part of her restoration, she was fully cleaned; most of her parts have been removed, polished, and treated for rust as necessary. 

 

The motor was disassembled, cleaned and the brushes checked for wear. The commutator was polished carefully. The grease wicks were replaced, their ports completely cleaned and new grease added. Old wiring was removed and new wires spliced on.

 

Her light and switch were removed and rewired - removing the lead sheath and abating old lead. A new LED light bulb has been added.

 

The felt drip pan liner and nut felt were replaced - as were all bed cushions, the spool felt, and pin spring. 

Her foot pedal was cleaned and rewired with a new plug and cushions. The foot petal was tested for proper conductivity and functionality.

 

The case has been cleaned up as much as possible with rusted elements cleaned and exterior polished. *

 

She has been waxed, oiled and re-greased. A new super belt was installed. Finally, her tension was tested, and adjusted as needed using 50 wt Cotton & Steel thread using a 80/12 Microtex sewing needle.

 

This machine comes with the original presser foot, new 1/4” quilting foot, 5 new bobbins, bobbin tension meter, assorted vintage feet, case key, & vintage screwdriver. 

I hope you enjoy her for years to come!

 

 

 

Katie Garner