{"product_id":"singer-featherweight-221-sewing-machine-al196","title":"Singer Featherweight 221 Sewing Machine, AL196*** - Original Provenance!!!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe are very excited to add an incredible one of a kind 221 to the site.  This machine is unlike any that we have ever had in the shop!  The original owner was named Donald Schamberger, and it appears that he used this Featherweight as part of a garment alteration business. He was fastidious in keeping records: noting every detail about the machine, what he sewed, who he sewed it for, etc.  The machine still has the original newspaper clipping where Mr. Schamberger \u003cem\u003e first\u003c\/em\u003e saw the Featherweight advertised. Note the Zigzagger Attachment that Singer included for free with his purchase!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe fact that \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e of these things were documented, kept with the machine all these years and are \u003cem\u003estill included with the machine today,\u003c\/em\u003e are what make this Featherweight unique.  We've had old advertisements before, old records, but nothing this detailed.  Truly a rarity to have one this complete and with all the original provenance... you can practically retrace the actual sewing life of the machine, knowing what it made with peculiar specificity.  It is also worth noting the patriotic connection.  While the machine was not used in military service specifically, it certainly played a part in our nation's freedom by assisting these young serviceman as they earned their designations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded with this Featherweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  the original guarantee from Singer, the Newspaper ad where Mr. Schamberger first saw the Featherweight, his receipt book with entries for various fatigues and stripes, and the free ZigZagger that Singer included!  Looking through all the original ephemera is like stepping back into 1952!  This machine is truly a one-of-a-kind; a distinguishing addition to any collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCompletely serviced, cleaned, polished, electrically inspected, timed, tuned and sampled - rest assured, this Featherweight 221 will be ready to sew right out of the case.  \u003cspan\u003eThis machine is fitted with an original 110 volt motor that has been rewound to work at optimum speed and torque, so you can plug it in and begin sewing with effortless power. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e AL196*** indicates an original production commission date of December 12th, 1952 and is given a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/singer-featherweight.com\/blogs\/schoolhouse\/grading-scale-condition-chart\" title=\"Singer Featherweight Grading Scale\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eGrade 8-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBe sure to click on any image above\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e to view the reflective beauty of this Singer Featherweight machine.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMachine is truly in gorgeous condition with a small amount of wear from use.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIncluded with Machine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOriginal Case (lovely condition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBasic Attachments:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e(Ruffler, Narrow Hemmer, Adjustable Hemmer, Shirrer, Binder, and Edge Stitcher)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal ZigZagger \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Singer Guarantee and records from the original owner\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOriginal Instruction Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil Bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Motor Lubricant\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Spool Pin Spring \u0026amp; Red Felt\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Five (5) Extra Bobbins\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Large \u0026amp; Small Screwdrivers\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Stitch Sample from your machine assuring you of a quality stitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSmall Spool of Presencia Thread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePack of Five Schmetz Microtex Needles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Are you a Quilter?  Additional Quilting Attachments can be purchased\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/april1930s.corecommerce.com\/Attachments\/Piecing-Quilting-Attachments\/\" _fcksavedurl=\"http:\/\/april1930s.corecommerce.com\/Attachments\/Piecing-Quilting-Attachments\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ef you need any Fashion Aids for apparel or ornamental sewing\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e(i.e. Buttonholer, Blind Stitcher, etc...), we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ewill prepare samples for those as well should you decide to \u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003epurchase them separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou can also rest knowing that the Original Bobbin Case is most definitely included, assuring you of an original quality stitch all these years later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e  It is a delightful thought to think about some of the possible things that were lovingly sewn on this machine in its lifetime.  What will you add to its sewing repertoire - quilts? Apparel?  Whatever you sew, I’m sure your new Featherweight machine will be well loved for many, many more years of sewing life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Machine has been serviced and calibrated for quilter’s cottons, so you won’t have to worry about tension when you receive your machine, but having a numbered tension dial will make it easier to set it back should you need to adjust it for any reason.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou will notice that this machine is fitted with a striated faceplate and the original ca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ese includes the tray for holding the box of attachments, manual, etc.. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFree Shipping in the USA through UPS Ground.  Your machine will be thoroughly and carefully packed ~ guaranteed to arrive to you safe and sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Singer Featherweight Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35221410644123,"sku":"AL196748","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0446\/3293\/2507\/products\/IMG_8897.jpg?v=1595929029","url":"https:\/\/singer-featherweight6458-com.myshopify.com\/products\/singer-featherweight-221-sewing-machine-al196","provider":"singer-featherweight6458.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}