{"product_id":"vintage-white-singer-featherweight-221k-sewing-machine-1964","title":"Vintage White Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine – 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Singer Featherweight 221K Sewing Machine with Case \u0026amp; Accessories – 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful vintage Singer Featherweight 221K portable electric sewing machine, dating to 1964 and finished in its distinctive glossy white enamel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured at Singer's Kilbowie factory in Scotland, this sought-after British-made model comes with its contrasting pale blue and black carrying case, instruction booklet and a selection of original Singer attachments and accessories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine bears serial number \u003cstrong\u003eEV970638\u003c\/strong\u003e and has been professionally cleaned, recalibrated and tested. It stitches very well and has also been electrically checked by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine has an elegant, streamlined design with a lovely glossy finish, black Singer lettering and the distinctive red and gold Singer emblem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be lightweight and portable, the 221K features a folding extension table, adjustable stitch length, electric motor and foot-operated speed controller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine retains its Singer CAK 9-12 motor, marked Made in Great Britain, together with its electrical cable and foot pedal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst introduced in 1933, the Singer Featherweight became one of the most popular portable sewing machines of the 20th century. The later British-made 221K incorporated several design improvements while retaining the compact proportions and dependable mechanical construction for which the Featherweight became renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, these beautifully engineered machines are collected and appreciated by sewing enthusiasts, quilters and Singer collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded Accessories\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine comes with its pale blue carrying case with contrasting black trim, metal catches, fitted handle and patterned fabric interior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included are a Singer instruction booklet, Singer attachment box containing various SIMANCO sewing attachments, four bobbins, large and small screwdrivers, a Singer sewing machine oil container with some residual oil, a needle threader and a full packet of Singer needles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIMANCO Attachments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86642\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Ruffler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35931\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Adjustable Hemmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e121484\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Binder Foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25527\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Guide \u0026amp; Thumbscrew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e161127\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Adjustable Zipper Foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120885\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Foot Hemmer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for the complete selection of accessories included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition overall. The original white gloss finish retains an attractive shine, with light surface marks and some small chips to the paintwork, consistent with age and use. The Singer lettering and decorative emblem remain well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine has been cleaned, recalibrated and thoroughly tested, and stitches very well. It has also been electrically checked by a qualified electrician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying carrying case shows minor age-related marks and wear. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBox - H: 28 cm (excl handle) x L: 32.25 cm x W:21.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1964 (serial number production allocation dated 11 June 1964).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Singer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58064502849916,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/9302\/3204\/files\/IMG_3975.jpg?v=1793186186","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewhiteantiques.com\/products\/vintage-white-singer-featherweight-221k-sewing-machine-1964","provider":"Vintage White Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}