Thank you for such an informative video. I loved the baked tin video and this one even more. I did not know that the dogs dropped on the 222K so I learned something new today. This is on my short wish list of machines and I think I will also add that lovely little Raymond you showed in one of your other videos. Always very educational and informative, thank you so much! By the way I still drool every time I see you garage! Nancy B. in SoCal
Thank you so much for this very informative video, you have cleared up my question of what is the difference between a 221K and a 222K. Very inovative, I would think, in the 50's, I have a 221K, would be nice to have a 222K but very definately have no more space. Love your videos, wish you lived in North Yorkshire, near the sea-side! x x
Hi Alex, Thanks for the video. I have the same machine and now it goes on even without pressing the pedal. Do you know what could be the issue? Many thanks.
Hi Alex. I have the Featherweight book by Nancy Johnson Srerbro and she mentions that the Featherweight is a classic touch of Americana. I thought to myself, Hang on a minute, don't we in the UK take any credit for "Made in Great Britain". I did not know till you mentioned it that the Featherweight 222K ( And I have just bought one) was designed and solely made in Scotland. Thank you for pointing that out so that does varify " Made in great Britain " wholly correct. ( Sorry to all Scotsman for stealing the credit!!) Alex , the picture is brilliantly clear, what camera do you use? Also, I need some screwdriver bits that will fit vintage Singers...what would you recommend pleaseI have the vintage sewing machine bug and it is so absorbing. Once you have one Featherweight....!!!!Awhhh gets expensive.
im so happy I found you..i'm struggling with trying to find a table top machine (vintage ofcourse) with the narrowest free arm possible and best clearance at the bottom. I am a novice hatter and while an industrial cylinder bed machine is aplenty, these machines normally do only straight stitch as opposed to the table tops (assuming your 222-K also has zigzag stitch). Could you please tell me how wide the free arm is (measuring it at the tip and across), and also the clearance at the bottom of the free arm. I need to be able to shove my hats around the bottom to get to the nook and cranny areas. Also, what should I expect to pay for this particular machine In good working order ?
I do not think this machine has a zig zag stictch - I have a 221K and the only difference between the two machines is the free arm and the ability to drop the teeth! x x
Hi, Yes the 222k is a little diamond and they always fetch great prices and are a dream to quilt with. The 222k was not the first free arm by a long shot, even back in the 1860's they had free arm machines. A real beauty was the Ward Arm and Platform. Maybe I'll do a video of that it will make you smile. Alex, sewalot.com
I always wondered what the differences were between the 221 and the 222K. What a beautiful little machine. Was the 222 the first free-arm sewing machine? Thank you very much, Alex. Very informative & entertaining. (I didn't get dizzy at all this time. *wink*)
I can't give you any technical info, but I can tell you I bought one of those nearly 50 years ago and have just given it to my grandaughter. It 'morphed' into Janome, of which I have one and an overlocker - great machines! x x
I have my grandmothers featherweight, it still works like a dream, I LOVE it and feel very lucky to have one. ❤
Thank you for such an informative video. I loved the baked tin video and this one even more. I did not know that the dogs dropped on the 222K so I learned something new today. This is on my short wish list of machines and I think I will also add that lovely little Raymond you showed in one of your other videos. Always very educational and informative, thank you so much! By the way I still drool every time I see you garage! Nancy B. in SoCal
Thank you so much for this very informative video, you have cleared up my question of what is the difference between a 221K and a 222K. Very inovative, I would think, in the 50's, I have a 221K, would be nice to have a 222K but very definately have no more space. Love your videos, wish you lived in North Yorkshire, near the sea-side! x x
Hi Alex , good demo of the worlds best sewing machine imo
Muffy
Great demo - thanks for the information!
Thanks for the informative video and the whistling . :)
awesome information...thanks!!!!
and thanks for the 3D demonstration - it was perfect!!
xo
eva
Love your videos!
I have the 221K1 and interested to know the value. With all attachments button holer etc. Bought in 1952 in South Africa.
Hi Alex,
Thanks for the video.
I have the same machine and now it goes on even without pressing the pedal. Do you know what could be the issue? Many thanks.
Hi Alex. I have the Featherweight book by Nancy Johnson Srerbro and she mentions that the Featherweight is a classic touch of Americana. I thought to myself, Hang on a minute, don't we in the UK take any credit for "Made in Great Britain". I did not know till you mentioned it that the Featherweight 222K ( And I have just bought one) was designed and solely made in Scotland. Thank you for pointing that out so that does varify " Made in great Britain " wholly correct. ( Sorry to all Scotsman for stealing the credit!!)
Alex , the picture is brilliantly clear, what camera do you use?
Also, I need some screwdriver bits that will fit vintage Singers...what would you recommend pleaseI have the vintage sewing machine bug and it is so absorbing.
Once you have one Featherweight....!!!!Awhhh gets expensive.
im so happy I found you..i'm struggling with trying to find a table top machine (vintage ofcourse) with the narrowest free arm possible and best clearance at the bottom. I am a novice hatter and while an industrial cylinder bed machine is aplenty, these machines normally do only straight stitch as opposed to the table tops (assuming your 222-K also has zigzag stitch). Could you please tell me how wide the free arm is (measuring it at the tip and across), and also the clearance at the bottom of the free arm. I need to be able to shove my hats around the bottom to get to the nook and cranny areas. Also, what should I expect to pay for this particular machine In good working order ?
I do not think this machine has a zig zag stictch - I have a 221K and the only difference between the two machines is the free arm and the ability to drop the teeth! x x
Hi, Yes the 222k is a little diamond and they always fetch great prices and are a dream to quilt with. The 222k was not the first free arm by a long shot, even back in the 1860's they had free arm machines. A real beauty was the Ward Arm and Platform. Maybe I'll do a video of that it will make you smile. Alex, sewalot.com
Hi! Hope you are well. Enjoy looking at your video's. Thanks for all the info and those two Moducots I bought. Joan T. Schmitz, Monroe, Mich. 48161
Alex Askaroff how much would it cost to buy one?
Wow - very interesting! Thank you x
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I always wondered what the differences were between the 221 and the 222K. What a beautiful little machine. Was the 222 the first free-arm sewing machine? Thank you very much, Alex. Very informative & entertaining. (I didn't get dizzy at all this time. *wink*)
LauraBellini how much would it cost to buy one?
I am hunting someone who might have some info on New Home Sewing Machines.
I can't give you any technical info, but I can tell you I bought one of those nearly 50 years ago and have just given it to my grandaughter. It 'morphed' into Janome, of which I have one and an overlocker - great machines! x x
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