I don't know about you, but Spring was just a blip around here! It came long enough for me to see our first blossoms of hyacinths, daffodils and tulips, but then the weather turned so fast this past week, we are already pulling out our summer clothes and flip-flops! I'm so glad we were able to snap a few photos of our first spring blooms - aren't they so vibrant? It was so sweet to come home (after the final process in our moving venture) to see the first fruits of what we had planted last fall. Once we arrived home, and the weather permitted us to begin the full swing of hammers on nails, construction began again on our office cabin. Remember last year, when we decided to move a little A-Frame structure to have as our office space? Well, since that time, that little A-Frame turned into a little bit larger gambrel style office cabin. We decided we needed more space for Carm's workbench and Featherweight service area, and for my fabric, of course! The office is still in it's finishing stages, but at least you can see and enjoy the process with us. I already have a somewhat permanent sewing space as well and have been able to stretch my wings and sew a few projects again. I used the Singer Zipper Foot to insert a Zipper and a ZigZag Attachment to applique' and sew this little Monkey Coin Purse.
Isn't he cute! Our friends over at Straight Stitch Society designed this darling little pattern. SweetPea is already adding many animal requests to the sewing queue. We hope you are enjoying these lovely late spring days and the beginnings of summer weather.
Don't forget to sneak a little bit of sewing time in for your creative relaxation! If you need anything for your Featherweight or have any questions, we are here to assist you. Don't hesitate to e-mail us anytime!
Your Stitchery Friend, April P.S. I almost forgot! Have you ever sewn those little stuffed toys? You know, the ones from vintage patterns? Well, I made a Mama & Baby Horse this month and the pattern called for 1/4" seams... Can you guess, which attachment made those seams sew much easier? Well, if you guessed that the 1/4" Foot was my go-to attachment, you would have guessed correctly because it worked perfectly! I loved the Open-Toe 1/4" because I could see the edge as well as my stitching alignment - not only on the straight runs, but also around the curves. 
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Vintage Embellishments...
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Did you know that in 1938 the original Singer Buttonholer was the most expensive Attachment Fashion Aid? Yes, it was! I'm sure you can imagine the delight amongst seamstresses to have the mechanics of making a buttonhole with their sewing machine versus the painstaking challenge of sewing one secure enough by hand.
Beautiful, perfect and easy! 'Sew' easy in fact, it's practically hands-free! Believe me, this buttonholer is still preferred by long-time sew-ers, even over the fancy-schmancy, expensive machines with built-in buttonhole features. It still amazes me how the technology of yesterday still holds true 60 years later.
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Singer Adjustable ZigZag Attachment
This attachment works so very well with the Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 - I used it for applique' on my machine when making the little Monkey Coin Purse above. It worked perfectly!
More Attachments Available this month, too! |
Manuals & Publications  Replica Featherweight 221 ManualNeed a replacement manual for your
Singer Featherweight 221?
 Service Manual for the
Singer 221 MachineThis Service Manual has helped many Featherweight owners service their own machines. The illustrations are clear and instructions easy to understand. A helpful guide for those who want to to DIY (do-it-yourself).
Featherweight 221 - The Perfect PortableThis is a lovely publication for Singer Featherweight owners. You will find history, various Featherweight styles, colors, badges, parts, accessories, and so much more! A large-print Featherweight 221 Instruction Manual has been reprinted for inclusion as well.
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Spring-Hinged 1/4" Foot
$18.95
Attaches easily and pivots like the original presser foot... one of our most popular attachments!
 Designed by Lynn Graves
$22.95
by a Quilter for Quilters!
The right edge is 1/4" and the left edge is 3/8" - great visibility of your piecing work.
The Quilter's Set
ON SALE ~ $49.95
1/4" Foot, Patchwork 1/4" and Stitch-in-the-Ditch Foot, sold a set together...
 Bias Binding Attachment
$14.95
If you enjoy making your own bias, then this attachment will assist you in binding your quilts on your machine with your pre-made bias tape.
 Bias Tape Maker
$11.95
If you don't already have a bias tape maker -- this tool makes the process fun and easy!
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Motor Lubricant
$7.95
A must for Singer Featherweight Motors*
*with the exception of most White FW machines, which do not have port holes
Sewing Machine Oil
$8.95
Perfect viscosity for all sewing machines and their attachments, including the Singer Featherweight 221 & 222.
*Never put oil in your Featherweight Motor!
Bobbins!
10 / $6.95
Perfectly sized for the Singer Featherweight 221, 222 & Singer 301.
Bobbin Winder
$25.95
for Singer Featherweight
221 & 222
Thread Stand
$22.95
perfect for Aurifil & othersimilar style thread spools
Graduated Throat Plate $52.95
Carmon, the Featherweight Technician, outfits these with special-fitting screws on the underplate so they will now work on all Singer Featherweight 221 machines.
Felt Drip Pads
$6.95 each
Have you changed your felt drip pad lately? Take off your bottom plate on the underside of your machine and if it has excess oil absorbed into it, then it might be time to replace it!
 Red Felts
5 / $1.95
Great to have on hand to fit over your Spool Pin!
We carry many, many more parts for your Singer Featherweight! |
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