Featherweight Fanatics Archives
2004
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Featherweight Fanatics A Service of Sue Traudt's Valley Brook Botanicals
Digest of postings from Wednesday, February 11, 2004
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From: "Kip_Reuter" <5reuters@prodigy.net>
Subject: FW 221, 221-1, 221K?
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 23:01:24 -0600
When I was very young and learned to I it was on a Featherweight that my
father still owns. He bought it used in the 1950's for $20 and was assured
by the dealer that he would always be able to get his money back out of it.
My husband and I have been going through the machines for sale on e-bay. We
have learned a lot but I still have some questions.
What is the difference between the 221, 221-1 and the 221K?
My father remembers the salesman making a comment about the "360 degree
bobbin." Would anyone know what this could be referring to? His machine is
a 221-1, I believe to be built in 1939.
Thank you for your help,
MJ Reuter
Kip_Reuter@Prodigy.net
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From: "Debra Hodges"
Subject: new machine
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 20:02:20 -0800
I just bought my first featherweight 221-1 (about 1955), (you notice I say
my first). What my guestion is, what is the -1 for? It has it right on the
machine and the book. Besides that, I love my "baby" and I'm so glad I
found this site.
Thanks
Debb
When Life Gives You Scraps
Make A Quilt
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From: PATBERGMAN@aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 22:59:53 EST
Subject: Nelco Problem
Dear Bell,
WefixitYahoo! Groups :
wefixit
This hyperlink will take you to a great bunch of people who, in automotive
terms, are dedicated "shade tree mechanic's"
They love problems with machines and welcome all the different manufactures.
They even go so far as to post how to change the gears in the Singer 750
series, and interesting things like that.
I have seem people tackle things they never thought they would or could, and
bring a boat anchor back to being a functioning sewing machine.
So if you are a little crazy, really love your machine enough to tackle what
you were brought up to believe you could not do, then this is your solution.
PatBergman
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From: "Sylvia Gauthier"
Subject: Finger/needle guard
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 19:40:03 -0700
When I was 4 years old I learned how to sew on my Mothers Singer 401. I
never worried about the needle until one day with the older girl across
the street sewed her finger. I must say that the thought of having that
needle go through my finger was always in the back of my mind. When I
was 45 years old I finally did it while I was totally engrossed in
machine quilting. I must say, it really didn't hurt that bad. It scared
me to death but it didn't hurt. What did hurt really bad though was
when I got too close to my machine and the thread guide that moves up
and down hit me in the forehead. That hurt a lot worse than running over
my finger did. Let the 5 year old sew and if she runs over her finger
she will only do it once. A rotary cutter will cut off her finger but a
sewing machine won't.
Sylvia
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From: "Anita Tinlin"
Subject: Finger/Needle Guard and Show in The Netherlands
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 17:39:47 -0500
Please skip if you don't like off-topic posts!
Finger/Needle Guard
I know a story about a little girl (my friend) who sewed her
finger on my mother's cabinet-style machine. Based on the house
we were living in at the time, we were somewhere between 4th and
7th grades. We were making doll clothes with her guiding the
fabric and me working the knee lever (a recipe for disaster!).
The needle went completely through her finger. Miraculously, it
did not touch bone but I do have a clear memory of helping her
slide her finger down the needle to extricate it. It still makes
me shudder to think that we did this ourselves. We only went and
showed my mother the injured finger after the fact.
Quilt Expo in The Hague
I lived in Holland for 3 years during middle and high school,
went to the International School in The Hague, and have been back
to visit three times. I think it is one of the most charming
places on earth. I don't think Amsterdam's crime rate is any
higher than Atlanta's. Use the same caution you would use in any
city. When I was last there in the summer of 2001, I thwarted a
clumsy pick-pocket (I realize now that I fell for a little trap
on a very crowded tram, in which one person blocked my passage
while another attempted to get my wallet out of my front fanny
pack) so advise you to purchase a money belt and not carry much
money or your passport or anything else valuable in your pockets
or purse. In general the Dutch are very welcoming to tourists
and practically everyone speaks English very well. For a small
country (well, they were the height of civilization during the
1600s) they have solved many problems that we are still
struggling with in the U.S., like quality health care for all
regardless of one's job or health, abortion, euthanasia. I had
hoped to go to the quilt show but have decided against it, mainly
because I waited too long to get plane reservations using my
Delta SkyMiles and the weak dollar. In 2001 the Euro was at 85
cents; now it's at something like $1.30. That means everything
will be much more expensive.
Anita in Atlanta
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Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:56:45 -0500
Subject: Vintage Sewing Themes
From: Loretta Lamb
Dear Feathers,
I just got the March issue of Sew News and in their column, 'Sew What's
New' on page 80 they list a new book by Elle Colquitt titled:
APPLIQUE' SEW DEAR TO MY HEART. They mention that the book has 10
projects with vintage sewing themes and they show a picture of one of
the applique projects and it has antique sewing machines, irons, dress
forms, pin cushions, etc. on it. It looks very nice and would be an
nice addition to one's sewing room. The sewing machines in the project
are very old, a hand crank and an old version of a chain stitch
machine, if someone recognizes exactly what they are please let me
know. It looks like something that some of us might be interested in.
The book is available from The Picket Fence or www.appliquedesigns.com.
I'd also check Amazon.com.
This March issue also has an article on 'Heirloom Fabric by Machine' in
it, another added bonus for those of us that enjoy things from the past.
I'm not affiliated with Sew News, just wanted to pass this on to fellow
Feathers.
Happy Sewing,
Loretta in Mid-Coast Maine enjoying a little touch of spring
temperatures for a change!
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From: "Frank & Tiny"
Subject: Re: Elna user group
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 13:50:28 -0500
Hi Gayle in Chico, CA,
There is a user group on the internet. It's at www.sewingworld.com
You'll have to register, but no big deal. (It's been over a year since I
joined so can't remember exactly what all it entails.)
Scroll down to Sewing Machine & Sergers, then down to Elna. There's all the
different kinds of machines there.
Lots of great info on the whole board. Take a look.
Enjoy,
Barbara in N. E. Georgia
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From: "Gerald"
Subject: Phaff Model 78
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 12:42:49 -0600
Does any one know any thing about a Phaff model 78? There is one for sale
and I do't know any thing about them. My DW wan'ts it and I told her I would
do some checking first. Then again she wants every one we come across. LOL
Rainbow of Colors
http://home.cablelynx.com/~rambo2/Colors/index.htm
In Hot Springs, R-CAN-SAW
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