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Originally posted by pknordIf your machine still has an odor even without the case, I suspect that the fiber gasket lining the bottom pan of the machine may be the cause. You should be able to get a piece of gasket material from a car parts place and cut it to fit in your machine, using the old one to make a pattern.
Pat in Rockport, TX who has some Featherweights, including one of the Free-arm models, and also has one of the oval wood cabinets made for Featherweights.
If you can't get a piece of gasket material from a car parts place, you can use wool felt.
Anne in Vancouver, Canada, owner of two 221s and a 222
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Originally posted by bar7700Be mindful when you are sewing on a Featherweight...... Grease can show up on your fabric!
No matter what kind of machine you have, it's a good idea to sew a few feet on scrap fabric before sewing your project after you've oiled the machine. If any oil has dribbled down into the thread path, that will clean it out very well.
Anne in Vancouver, Canada, happy owner of three Featherweights
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There are several good sites out there for FW info and supplies:
http://www.deskdave.com
http://www.singer-featherweight.com
http://www.featherweightfanatics.com
http://www.featherweight221.com (This is where you can buy the video and a terrific how-to book called The Featherweight 221 and I. The man who runs this website wrote the book and created the video.)
http://pages.suddenlink.net/joyof301s/glenn.htm
http://www.221parts.com
If you buy a machine that needs to be shipped, ask the seller if s/he would be willing to pack it according to the instructions at http://www.sew2go.com/packingseries.htm AND DON'T BID IF S/HE SAYS NO. It's very important! More damage is done to Featherweights (or any machines, really) in shipping than any other way I know of. You CAN pack a machine to arrive safely--it just takes some time and effort. I usually offer to pay for the packing materials and the time it will take the seller to pack my machine according to these instructions.
Good luck!
Anne in Vancouver, Canada
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Originally posted by bar7700Oh my, Anne! My post is almost two years old and the details are no longer clear in my mind. I remember there being white fabric in my quilt and that's why I noticed the grease/oil. It could have been from being too generous when oiling the insides of the machine.
Barbara
It must have been from over-oiling. As I said, sewing on a scrap piece (WITH thread--not just "exercising" the machine) will clean out any excess oil. This is true for any machine.
Anne in Vancouver
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There are lots of little places that need regular oiling. You need the book Anne talked about, or go on line and do a search. You'll find quite a bit of useful and necessary information. FW's were made to be maintained by the "homemaker"...just gotta learn how!
Sherry
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Originally posted by PCummingsI'm not sure how to oil my featherweight. I've only oiled the few spots on the outer part of the machine, not inside. Any suggestions?
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/.../Service3.html
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/.../Service4.html
The quality of reproduction isn't great, but the info is there. You need to take the machine apart to lube and oil it, but it's very easy to do.
Anne in Vancouver, Canada
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I just took a class to learn how to service my original Featherweight. The woman who taught the class has many machines and has been doing this for years. One thing she said to be careful about is if you really want a Featherweight - you need to check that it is authentic not a repro or after market. That may not matter to you, and that's ok, too. But the original is fabulous and can be serviced easily by the owner. Just a little tidbit!
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I bought a 221 on ebay - took a bit of a chance, but it is a nice little machine and I had it serviced by Graham Forsdyke, who is well known in the featherweight world. He is based in the UK so was easy and not too expensive to get it to him. Now that it has had a proper check up I should be able to maintain it myself. That's the plan! I got the book written by David McCallum which has got good line drawings for oiling etc.
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I'm hunting for one too! How did you find out about the house sale? I have checked e-bay and the I-net but thought it would be fun to find one at a garage sale or antique store!Lesley
Advice from a LADYBUG: spot new opportunities, spend time in your garden, be well-rounded, enjoy the wonders of nature, don't let small things bug you, keep family close by and be simply beautiful! -Ilan Shamir-
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My husband purchased my featherweight on eBay about 7 years ago. I had the machine serviced and take it on all my retreats. It sews like a dream (other than when I forget that there is no knee lift). Love the size and ease. Plan to take it on my upcoming vacation to Hawaii. It is just small enough for me to take on the plane.
I would highly recommend these little machines! Once you have them serviced they work great. Our local quilt store offers classes in Featherweight maintenance. You might want to see if they offer them in your area. Otherwise the manual is a life saver.
Lilo
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
-
Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
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I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
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I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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