News from April 1930's Sewing Shoppe

Hello! Wow, where have the last six months gone?! I suppose it's just a good indicator that we've been very busy behind the scenes expanding the website with information, offerings and services.... Featherweight parts, electrical rewiring service, snap-on attachment feet, new hemmer tutorial, feedsack fabrics, sewing needles and, of course, spring children's clothing patterns - and that's just a sampling of the last six months. So, get a cup of tea and enjoy this month's Newsletter!

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Featherweight Parts

April 1930's is now one of the most comprehensive Featherweight 221 & 222 parts websites available - there have been so many new things added to the site, it's definitely worth noting what's new! Whether you purchase that long lost part you've been looking for, share the site with a friend, or save the link for later - it will be a trusted resource for all Singer Featherweight parts, attachments and accessories. Each item is guaranteed and comes with technical support beyond the sale. Carmon, the Featherweight technician, knows the Featherweight inside and out and can assist you with any service or technical question. April uses her Featherweight machine almost daily and knows the sewing aspects for stitch perfection - not only with the Featherweight's renowned straight-stitch, but with the attachments as well. Below you will find a sampling of some of the new parts available.

Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 Parts For Sale

Singer Featherweight Bobbin Case - Tested & Guaranteed

Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 Replacement Parts ~ Gib Hook

Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 Parts ~ Motor Cap Screw

Tension Unit, Bobbin Case Spring, Bobbin Winder, Bobbin Case,
Gib Hook, Motor Cap Screw and so much more!

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1930's Reproduction Feedsack Fabrics

Continuing with the 1930's theme, this is the new feature on the April 1930's website. The old prints remind us of a simpler, conservative time period - where families gathered, shared, and conserved the things they had on hand. Quantities are sold as a half yard and as with everything else on the April 1930's website, enjoy Free USA Shipping for fabric, too!

and more to come!

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Sewing Needles

Needles of exactly the proper shape and of the very best quality are absolutely essential to good work with a sewing machine. If you still have the original unused Singer brand needles in the little paper or plastic packages (typically made in the U.S.A. or Germany) - as long as they are not rusted or bent from age, they are of the finest quality and you can use them with confidence. Newer Singer needles (made in Singapore, Brazil or the likes thereof), however, are not made to the same superior quality that they once were, which is why we use and recommend the Schmetz brand of needles for today's modern sewist. The quality of Schmetz is comparably equivalent to the original Singer needles. You will find Universal, Stretch, Hemstitch and Embroidery Needles available for order.

Also on the Sewing Needles page is an informative reference chart showing the Relationship of Types of Fabric, Thread and Needle Sizes as well as Machine Stitches to the Inch.

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Oliver + S Patterns

It's that time of year again - Oliver + S recently released their spring line of patterns and each one is available on the April 1930's website. Having the opportunity to sample and test each one, I assure you, these are the perfect addition to your little one's wardrobe. And, if you choose, the opportunity for the old Singer Attachments can be of use - just look at the pintucks on the little blouse!

Use the Tucker Attachment and yours will look just as nice! Remember to set your stitch length to about 20 stitches per inch for pintucks - the beauty is in the tuck, not the stitch, and should therefore disappear within the weave of the fabric.