"Lydia"
Singer Featherweight 221
Anniversary Edition
July 17, 1951
EG709727
This beautiful Singer Featherweight has bright shiny black paint and bright gold decals. There are a few scuffs and marks, but nothing serious. You will a bruise in the base on the front and a chip that's been touched up on the bed. Several other small typical pin scratches are in evidence. All in all, this is a Featherweight that will make someone a lovely sewing partner. A special badge announces the Centennial Edition, making Lydia even more special. All the goodies that goes with this Featherweight makes it a complete package, and you'll be able to unpack her and begin making lovely stitches right away. Be sure and scroll all the way down to see all that Lydia is capable of doing for you.
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$525.00
Plus shipping.
Sold - going to work for Christine.
Note the special gold badge with blue writing declaring Lydia to be a 100 Anniversary Edition Singer Featherweight. You can see the bruise mark in the paint in the base in this photo.
The bruise in the bed is in the center but more towards the right. You can see it below the reflection of the face plate. There is also a scuff in the decal in the back left. The remaining decals in are fine condition.
The tensioner still has solid, easy-to-read numbers.
The original Singer motor runs fast and strong.
Included with Lydia are the following:
• Original Green Accessory Box
• Multiple Slotted Binder
• Ruffler
• Zipper Foot
• 6 Bobbins
• Foot Hemmer
• Adjustable Hemmer
• Edge Stitcher
• Gatherer
• Large Screwdriver
• Old Singer Needle Envelope
• Bakelite Foot Pedal
• Original Owner's Manual
• Buttonholer With Assorted Cams
• Type 3 Carrying Case with Key
• Charming Vintage Book "Sewing Secrets" by J.P. Coates
• Copy of the Singer Service Manual
• Copy of the Adjuster's Manual
• My own Tips and Hints and help whenever you need it. I'm just an email away.
Now let's see what Lydia can do with all those toys. First up, she demonstrates how easy it is to make a ruffle and attach it at the same time!
This is the Ruffler creating nice, even pleats.
Here, the Foot Hemmer makes a tiny hem while attaching lace at the same time, just like you see on a hankerchief.
The Multi-slotted Binder adding binding with ease.
The Edge Stitcher can made very close-to-the-edge seams, allowing for such projects as joining rows of lace.
You'll love how easy it is to make straight hems with the Adjustable Hemmer.
Shirring for bodices and sleeves can be accomplished with the Gatherer attachment.
Tiny hems are a breeze with the Foot Hemmer and you'll be creating your own napkins and tablecloths in no time.
The Edge Stitcher can aid in making French seams.
Professional button holes.
Standard stitching is the most important virtue on a sewing machine and Lydia performs hers perfectly.
Click on the photo of my secretary to contact me about Lydia.