That is a wonderful find! I am so happy for you! A couple of months ago, I found a Singer 15-91 in a cabinet with the stool,manuel,and a box of attachments for $60.00! I felt like jumping up and down!
What a beauty. I would have reacted the same way too and I'm a 68yo Grandma. My oldest machine is a Kenmore 385 I got on my 21st birthday. Use her regularly.
I had no idea the tan one existed! And I cannot believe how much they sell for! I found one in a junk shop with a missing bobbin case for $90, had it serviced at a local shop where they rewired and fixed it up, and sold it to a quilter for $250 which just about recouped my refurbishment and part/accessory replacement costs. I had a hard time selling it in my Canadian rural town, and it took a while to find a buyer despite it being in very good shape. I guess she got an amazing deal, but I should have gone and sold it in the US!
She did get a great deal! While I personally seem to run in the same circles that other vintage sewing machine enthusiasts do, I do think that vintage sewing machines are often a hard sell. I'd typically be pleased to just recoup and maybe make a few dollars on a machine. But it doesn't hurt to see what's in demand a bit further out.
I have a black and a white 221. Neither of them have the 221 badge on the front. My white 221 sews a nicer stitch than the black one. Unfortunately, I'm not mechanically inclined. I can clean and maintain my machines but as far as the fine tuning goes - I'm not knowledgeable in the least. I also have my mom's 201. It needs some TLC. She sewed the heck out of it and swore she burned up the motor but it isn't. It was in my garage for years until a couple of years ago. Mom was 100 when she passed 10 years ago. I hope you will sew with your new girl. You could call her Tanya!
I was actually surprised when I saw the number badge on the front. I don't think I've seen that on other featherweights I've encountered. And wow, how wonderful for your mom to live so long and have such a great machine. I love 201s. They are really wonderful. It's the model that made me fall in love with vintage sewing machines. Thanks so much for sharing and suggesting a great name. :)
Great find! I bought one several years ago I think from California, paid about $400 so they have certainly appreciated. My daughter has it now (I don't need two, I still have a black one). Can you tell me what the name of the blue project mat under your machine is? Thanks
The mat I use is a silicone soldering mat. Mine has little magnetic sections that come in handy with tiny set screws that like to wander. There are many available on Amazon.
Since the case doesnt match, makes me wonder if there is another mismatched set floating around your area...like maybe the family put the machine that "wasn't working" with the "worse condition" case. Inquiring minds. I definitely need to go thrift shopping more, especially in older demographic neighborhoods.
I've ran a few different scenarios in my mind about the case for sure. Since it had service records (Singer Sewing Center Official) in the case and noting that the 221J was serviced. My guess is that the case was also a replacement. Perhaps it was damaged and since the previous owner took it in for servicing, maybe she said give me a new case too? The original owner has passed and I'm sure this was donated during an estate clean out. I think you're right about it being donated for not working though. I've had that experience previously. I've been given machines that had similar stories. This is a fun part to these machines. Wondering about their stories. And definitely, please check out your local thrift stores. You never know. :) Good luck!
The 221K white one came with this color of case in the US. There was a blue one and maybe one other color that was normal in the UK. The tan 221J normally came with a brown case. I think this case that came with mine was maybe a replacement.
I don’t blame you. Because goodwill has their own website where most of the good stuff goes, and they sell on eBay. So our store here is pretty devoid of any good vintage machines. There is one at our local Salvation Army store that if it is there when my pension check comes in want to get it. But it is not that one. And that box is the wrong case for that one. But it is valuable and you may. E able to auction it off on eBay. Not sure you will ever find the right one though. Beautiful machine.
Yeah, I've looked at listings on their online presence. I personally find that kind of rude. Why not put the local community first? But I get it, they are a business. I am "unfortunately" a collector at the moment, so I tend to hold on to most of machines. I wish you all the luck in getting one. :)
I was honestly shocked. Usually that particular Goodwill seems to shove all the fancy stuff in the showcase with big price tags. Someone goofed up that day. Although it was higher priced than their usual machine price of $15.
Sweet deal you found! Congrats! My parents gave me one of these for my 13th birthday in the 70s. It’s a great machine! I was told the name of this featherweight color is “ashes of roses.” So poetic! But my parents were junk store fans, not sewing people, so I can’t vouch for the accuracy of this. I sewed on my featherweight for at least 20 years. It did everything, including buttonholes. (There’s a big old Singer buttonhole attachment that works nicely with it.). I have a bigger collection of sewing machines now, but my original featherweight is still the sentimental favorite. I agree you should keep yours on display in your treasure cabinet :)
@@Alluvial. "Ashes of Roses" - kind of love that. Singer's official color name is light bisque - which makes me think of chowder. Hahaha! I will definitely display this one. (Thanks so much for your comment and story. I love hearing them.)
That is a wonderful find! I am so happy for you!
A couple of months ago, I found a Singer 15-91 in a cabinet with the stool,manuel,and a box of attachments for $60.00!
I felt like jumping up and down!
Great find😊
Did you buy a lottery ticket? You probably should! What a find! Congratulations ❤❤❤❤
You’re totally right, I should.😂 (Thank you)
What a beauty. I would have reacted the same way too and I'm a 68yo Grandma. My oldest machine is a Kenmore 385 I got on my 21st birthday. Use her regularly.
She's adorable! Congrats!
Thank you!
OMG...really great find! I've been sewing forever and I would LOVE to have found something like this! Congrats!!
Thank you so much!
WOW!!!!!!!! What a lucky find!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!
So lucky! Thank you!!!
❤ lovely find
Congratulations! It’s like a creamier tan than the Rocketeer. ❤
It is. I was surprised. The models I've seen online seemed to be darker looking. I'm sure it is the color difference through screens. Thank you!
What a score! The only machine still on my wish list! Congratulations! I’d really love a 221K.
I still can’t believe it. Thank you so much. And good luck to you, I hope one crosses your path at a price you can nab it at.
I had no idea the tan one existed! And I cannot believe how much they sell for! I found one in a junk shop with a missing bobbin case for $90, had it serviced at a local shop where they rewired and fixed it up, and sold it to a quilter for $250 which just about recouped my refurbishment and part/accessory replacement costs. I had a hard time selling it in my Canadian rural town, and it took a while to find a buyer despite it being in very good shape. I guess she got an amazing deal, but I should have gone and sold it in the US!
She did get a great deal! While I personally seem to run in the same circles that other vintage sewing machine enthusiasts do, I do think that vintage sewing machines are often a hard sell. I'd typically be pleased to just recoup and maybe make a few dollars on a machine. But it doesn't hurt to see what's in demand a bit further out.
Very lucky to grab that one.
So lucky! I still can’t believe it.
Couldn’t hate you! What a great find! I’ve never met a tan one. I got a white one at a thrift store for $6. They thought it was a toy.
$6 for a white one is just as amazing! I kind of wondered if the folks who priced this one also thought it was a toy.
Wow!!
Congrats!! Lucky Goodwill didn't know what it was.
I am still shocked and surprised that it was behind the glass display case. Someone didn't know what it was.
So happy for you! I wish you many happy hours of creativity with your new baby!
Thank you so much!
You found a light bisque whale! Awesome.
I sure did and I've been giggling about the Singer's official color name for it ever since. Light bisque makes me think of chowder.
Congratulations!! What a great find!
Thank you! I feel incredibly lucky!
Congratulations lovely little machine.
Thank you!
That is like my dream.😂You did good ❤
Thank you!
I have a black and a white 221. Neither of them have the 221 badge on the front. My white 221 sews a nicer stitch than the black one. Unfortunately, I'm not mechanically inclined. I can clean and maintain my machines but as far as the fine tuning goes - I'm not knowledgeable in the least. I also have my mom's 201. It needs some TLC. She sewed the heck out of it and swore she burned up the motor but it isn't. It was in my garage for years until a couple of years ago. Mom was 100 when she passed 10 years ago. I hope you will sew with your new girl. You could call her Tanya!
I was actually surprised when I saw the number badge on the front. I don't think I've seen that on other featherweights I've encountered. And wow, how wonderful for your mom to live so long and have such a great machine. I love 201s. They are really wonderful. It's the model that made me fall in love with vintage sewing machines. Thanks so much for sharing and suggesting a great name. :)
She's so cute!!! I keep my fingers crossed I'll find a Featherweight in the wild!
My fingers are crossed for you! You never know. Good luck!
OMG this is AMAZING!! I'm super duper jealoussssss! Congrats!!
I am still in shock. (Thank you!)
Omg beautiful!
Yes Ma'am, we are all jealous. But you just go right ahead and gloat! LOL
Lol!
love it.
Great find! I bought one several years ago I think from California, paid about $400 so they have certainly appreciated. My daughter has it now (I don't need two, I still have a black one). Can you tell me what the name of the blue project mat under your machine is? Thanks
The mat I use is a silicone soldering mat. Mine has little magnetic sections that come in handy with tiny set screws that like to wander. There are many available on Amazon.
My most treasured item is my singer 500a the only machine i sew on made the same yezr as your find
Since the case doesnt match, makes me wonder if there is another mismatched set floating around your area...like maybe the family put the machine that "wasn't working" with the "worse condition" case. Inquiring minds. I definitely need to go thrift shopping more, especially in older demographic neighborhoods.
I've ran a few different scenarios in my mind about the case for sure. Since it had service records (Singer Sewing Center Official) in the case and noting that the 221J was serviced. My guess is that the case was also a replacement. Perhaps it was damaged and since the previous owner took it in for servicing, maybe she said give me a new case too? The original owner has passed and I'm sure this was donated during an estate clean out. I think you're right about it being donated for not working though. I've had that experience previously. I've been given machines that had similar stories. This is a fun part to these machines. Wondering about their stories. And definitely, please check out your local thrift stores. You never know. :) Good luck!
Maybe that is the original case? I just found a white one with the exact same case.
The 221K white one came with this color of case in the US. There was a blue one and maybe one other color that was normal in the UK. The tan 221J normally came with a brown case. I think this case that came with mine was maybe a replacement.
I don’t blame you. Because goodwill has their own website where most of the good stuff goes, and they sell on eBay. So our store here is pretty devoid of any good vintage machines. There is one at our local Salvation Army store that if it is there when my pension check comes in want to get it. But it is not that one. And that box is the wrong case for that one. But it is valuable and you may. E able to auction it off on eBay. Not sure you will ever find the right one though. Beautiful machine.
Yeah, I've looked at listings on their online presence. I personally find that kind of rude. Why not put the local community first? But I get it, they are a business. I am "unfortunately" a collector at the moment, so I tend to hold on to most of machines. I wish you all the luck in getting one. :)
I know how you felt!
Presently i live in Puerto Rico, i been looking for one. Havent found one. Economical. Been thimking of thrifting when i travel to USA. I want oneee.
I hope you find one!
Goodwill?
Did you wind a bobbin.
I did not. Since I have the little problem with the pulley knob, I didn't want to do more with the machine until I get the replacement pieces.
Wow! I'm envious. You'd think Goodwill people would be more.knowledgeable.
I was honestly shocked. Usually that particular Goodwill seems to shove all the fancy stuff in the showcase with big price tags. Someone goofed up that day. Although it was higher priced than their usual machine price of $15.
Sweet deal you found! Congrats!
My parents gave me one of these for my 13th birthday in the 70s. It’s a great machine!
I was told the name of this featherweight color is “ashes of roses.” So poetic! But my parents were junk store fans, not sewing people, so I can’t vouch for the accuracy of this.
I sewed on my featherweight for at least 20 years. It did everything, including buttonholes. (There’s a big old Singer buttonhole attachment that works nicely with it.). I have a bigger collection of sewing machines now, but my original featherweight is still the sentimental favorite.
I agree you should keep yours on display in your treasure cabinet :)
@@Alluvial. "Ashes of Roses" - kind of love that. Singer's official color name is light bisque - which makes me think of chowder. Hahaha! I will definitely display this one. (Thanks so much for your comment and story. I love hearing them.)
People do not revere these antique machines.
True. A lot of people don't sew much or at all now. So it makes sense to have no interest in these older machines.