Your metal foot pedal has the wire coming out the right side, used from 1933 to 1935. I have the version which came with a 99, with the wire coming out the left side, used from 1940 to 1946. Beautiful machine you have!
Congratulations on your rare find! It looks like a real beauty. And thank you for your restoration videos. I've been working on a 1952 model, following your tutorials, and learning so much. Hope you can video some of your restoration of this new one. Beautiful!
Yes, my friends (who don't sew) do not understand my obsession with these little machines. I just hope it turns on, when I get it all put back together!
This really is a wonderful find Jen, no wonder you were excitied. Thank you for sharing it with us. I particularly like that you've got an original manual for the exact same year as your machine too. Little things like that make my heart sing!
Love those bobbin winder tensioner in the "school bell' shape (or whatever they call it!). The decals are really in nice condition too! I can't wait to see your renovation! You do such great renovations and I learn so much! 💕❣
Hi Jenn. Enjoy your videos. One thing you keep saying incorrectly is that the finish is shellac. It’s not shellac. It’s lacquer. They are often confused but you can easily verify for yourself. Lacquer dissolves with lacquer thinner. Shellac dissolves with alcohol. Test on a discarded part if you doubt that it’s lacquer.
Hi! Thank you for commenting! To be honest I had been calling it lacquer and then another viewer told me that I was wrong and it was shellac. I would love to call it the appropriate name but there seems to be some confusion? At least among some of us :) I settle on just making sure that I help people understand how to properly care for it and not damage it. If you have some good info you’d like to email me I’d love to see it and then maybe I can make a video explaining why I choose to call it what I call it. Something else I have experienced…I have completely removed the finish down to the paint on a black 301 with just rubbing alcohol. (It is for one I had painted so I felt safe experimenting on it) Would the finish have been different depending on the models? Thanks again, hope to hear back from you!
Lacquer is a very durable but very fussy finish. It’s not compatible with most other finishes. Shellac will work on anything. One of the telltale tests of lacquer is to try spraying lacquer over the old finish. I wet-sand first with 1500 grit and use minwax aerosol gloss lacquer. If the old finish isn’t lacquer, the spray will wrinkle up and make a complete mess within 30 min. Try it yourself on a spare part. I’ve sprayed a fresh coat of clear lacquer on dull Singers and they look fantastic afterwards. Maybe some Singer models used other finishes, but I doubt it. Lacquer, especially black lacquer, was a very common factory finish for many years on lots of goods, including Ford Model Ts.
@WFJ Enterprises -- Bill Johnson what years was japanned black enamel with shellac used on singer machines? I have a 99 from 1924 that is definitely shellac over the decals. Just bought a 221 from 1953. Were all FWs lacquered rather than japanned and shellaced?
@@acfarm1133 I don’t have info on what Singer used though the years. All of the singers I’ve worked on have been lacquer. It’s easy to test. Lacquer thinner will dissolve lacquer but not shellac or enamel. Alcohol dissolves shellac but not enamel or lacquer. Test in an inconspicuous spot, like the underside of the hand wheel guard.
Doug, that is so frustrating! I had a beautiful white Featherweight that wasn’t packed correctly when I got it and the pristine case was damaged. Thankfully I have only had cases that were damaged in shipping, never a machine. But…that is always the risk you face when having one shipped. Hopefully your machine is ok and you can still use it.
Jen, how do you get the odor out of the case. I have tried the light bulb method, featherweight shop special funeral home deodorizer.Howard feed n wax. Dryer sheets, laundry soap packet (just because it had a strong smell) to try to cover up the stink. Wadded up Newspaper, shoe polish on the inside and outside. Airing out outside. Still stinks! Any help would be appreciated.
Cynthia, you have tried all the stuff I try. Sometimes they are just stinkers. I know that some people restore them by going down to the bare wood and treating it...I just don't have that kind of time usually. I would probably add spraying it down with a vinegar solution and letting it air dry...but that is all I can really think of. Let me know if you find the solution!
Hola! I apologize for replying in English, I hope you can translate. According to my serial number guides, it was made in 1934. They didn’t make the school bell bobbin winder in 1951. Thanks for commenting!
@@SewingMachineRehab Si señora Las primeras máquinas fueron fabricadas en 1.933 Estaba errado Es que sacaron una versión nueva, en 1.951, por los 100 años de la marca Singer en el mercado Disculpe y gracias
Your metal foot pedal has the wire coming out the right side, used from 1933 to 1935. I have the version which came with a 99, with the wire coming out the left side, used from 1940 to 1946. Beautiful machine you have!
Thanks! It's amazing how many different foot controllers are out there!
Congratulations on your rare find! It looks like a real beauty. And thank you for your restoration videos. I've been working on a 1952 model, following your tutorials, and learning so much. Hope you can video some of your restoration of this new one. Beautiful!
You are welcome, how exciting! I hope it all goes well, it is such a fun and rewarding process!
Yes, my friends (who don't sew) do not understand my obsession with these little machines. I just hope it turns on, when I get it all put back together!
@@teresanattermann7247 I'm sure it will go great, just ask if you have questions as you go!
What a beautiful machine! And after it is restored by you, someone will be very lucky to own it!!
This really is a wonderful find Jen, no wonder you were excitied. Thank you for sharing it with us. I particularly like that you've got an original manual for the exact same year as your machine too. Little things like that make my heart sing!
Megan, I love the "complete set" too! It isn't easy to find a machine that comes with all the original things anymore so when I do I am pretty happy!
Love those bobbin winder tensioner in the "school bell' shape (or whatever they call it!). The decals are really in nice condition too! I can't wait to see your renovation! You do such great renovations and I learn so much! 💕❣
What a find, a classic school bell FW and it’s in great condition too
Wow it’s already so beautiful. Can’t wait to see you do your magic. You inspire me 👍❤️
Thanks so much 😊
A treasure :) These are my fav era 221s. I cannot part w mine lol. Enjoy!
I love the excitement in your voice! You bought a beautiful machine and I can’t wait to see how she shines when you’re finished. 😊
Me either! Trying to wait until I finish a couple other machines up first, it is so tempting to get busy working on it though!
Thanks for sharing. What a gorgeous Featherweight!
How exciting! I’ll be watching to buy this one! I’ve wanted a school bell forever!
It seems all vintage sewing machines restorer have a set of Chapmen Screwdriver set, mine is Yellow. 😁
You can never have too many screwdrivers!
@@SewingMachineRehab I have the klein set, Xcelite ( rotten smell 😅), Mastercraft, and few Japanese Long Ones.
Mine, too!😂
Hi, Jen. I have this machine. Mine is younger: 1935 “School bell ” featherweight . Very nice machine! Love your videos❤
Thank you! I am excited to start it soon :)
Your missing the divided tray. Great find congratulations.
Thank you, it was a beautiful machine. Don’t know if I will ever come across another like it but I hope I do!
School bell! NICE!!!
Yes! I am not letting myself touch it until I get three other machines I have taken apart back together though. Have to control the chaos a little :)
Snap, Bob - that's exactly what I thought too. I'm glad I read the comments so I didn't just say what you'd already said.
A good friend of mine has a 1933 with the interesting bobbin winder. Have been looking for information on it.
Sounds like she has a school bell style one?
@@SewingMachineRehab yes. She wants me to restore it, but I am nervous about that.
Hi Jenn. Enjoy your videos. One thing you keep saying incorrectly is that the finish is shellac. It’s not shellac. It’s lacquer. They are often confused but you can easily verify for yourself. Lacquer dissolves with lacquer thinner. Shellac dissolves with alcohol. Test on a discarded part if you doubt that it’s lacquer.
Hi! Thank you for commenting! To be honest I had been calling it lacquer and then another viewer told me that I was wrong and it was shellac. I would love to call it the appropriate name but there seems to be some confusion? At least among some of us :) I settle on just making sure that I help people understand how to properly care for it and not damage it. If you have some good info you’d like to email me I’d love to see it and then maybe I can make a video explaining why I choose to call it what I call it. Something else I have experienced…I have completely removed the finish down to the paint on a black 301 with just rubbing alcohol. (It is for one I had painted so I felt safe experimenting on it) Would the finish have been different depending on the models? Thanks again, hope to hear back from you!
Lacquer is a very durable but very fussy finish. It’s not compatible with most other finishes. Shellac will work on anything. One of the telltale tests of lacquer is to try spraying lacquer over the old finish. I wet-sand first with 1500 grit and use minwax aerosol gloss lacquer. If the old finish isn’t lacquer, the spray will wrinkle up and make a complete mess within 30 min. Try it yourself on a spare part. I’ve sprayed a fresh coat of clear lacquer on dull Singers and they look fantastic afterwards. Maybe some Singer models used other finishes, but I doubt it. Lacquer, especially black lacquer, was a very common factory finish for many years on lots of goods, including Ford Model Ts.
@@wfjenterprises--billjohnso8701 Ok! I am going to try it on the next suitable machine. Thank you for the information!
@WFJ Enterprises -- Bill Johnson what years was japanned black enamel with shellac used on singer machines? I have a 99 from 1924 that is definitely shellac over the decals. Just bought a 221 from 1953. Were all FWs lacquered rather than japanned and shellaced?
@@acfarm1133 I don’t have info on what Singer used though the years. All of the singers I’ve worked on have been lacquer. It’s easy to test. Lacquer thinner will dissolve lacquer but not shellac or enamel. Alcohol dissolves shellac but not enamel or lacquer. Test in an inconspicuous spot, like the underside of the hand wheel guard.
Very nice!!
I think so! The case will be a challenge...
At least they packed the inside of the case..the one i got they let the machine flop around inside it while it was being shipped
Doug, that is so frustrating! I had a beautiful white Featherweight that wasn’t packed correctly when I got it and the pristine case was damaged. Thankfully I have only had cases that were damaged in shipping, never a machine. But…that is always the risk you face when having one shipped. Hopefully your machine is ok and you can still use it.
Jen, how do you get the odor out of the case. I have tried the light bulb method, featherweight shop special funeral home deodorizer.Howard feed n wax. Dryer sheets, laundry soap packet (just because it had a strong smell) to try to cover up the stink. Wadded up Newspaper, shoe polish on the inside and outside. Airing out outside. Still stinks! Any help would be appreciated.
Cynthia, you have tried all the stuff I try. Sometimes they are just stinkers. I know that some people restore them by going down to the bare wood and treating it...I just don't have that kind of time usually. I would probably add spraying it down with a vinegar solution and letting it air dry...but that is all I can really think of. Let me know if you find the solution!
Ummmm Creo que ese modelo de máquina de coser Singer es del año 1.951 Época en que esa marca de máquina de coser, cumplieron el centenario
Hola! I apologize for replying in English, I hope you can translate. According to my serial number guides, it was made in 1934. They didn’t make the school bell bobbin winder in 1951. Thanks for commenting!
@@SewingMachineRehab Si señora Las primeras máquinas fueron fabricadas en 1.933 Estaba errado Es que sacaron una versión nueva, en 1.951, por los 100 años de la marca Singer en el mercado Disculpe y gracias