![]() ![]() In the article below, you will find the Singer Featherweight 221 model distinctions compared to a Singer Model 66, 15, 201, 99, and 301. Contrast that with other Singer models which are made of cast steel, extremely heavy, and weigh nearly three times that! Seeing a machine in pictures, however, does not permit tangible evidence, so we will illustrate the most notable characteristics in photos, particularly when compared to other, more common vintage black Singer model machines. If the opportunity allows for physically lifting a Featherweight 221 or 222 model, one can immediately note how lightweight it is - just over 11 pounds. As such, there are a few distinguishing characteristics that can be quickly ascertained when spotting a bona fide Singer Featherweight compared to other old, black Singers. ![]() So, while there were millions and millions of black sewing machine models made by Singer, the 221 and 222 models are the only ones that are considered to be in the Featherweight classification. This article will compare the Featherweight to the other common Singer machines of its era.įirst, to be considered an actual Singer "Featherweight", the sewing machine must be a 221 or 222 model (more information about subsequent number or letter suffixes here), and to learn about the differences of a 221 compared to 222 model, click here. When Singer introduced the Featherweight in 1933 it was vastly different from most all sewing machines on the market.
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