Jul 19, 2008 base and clamp are just like the singer toy machines. The singer name can be seen across the arm, and the serial number, ag822523, can. Merrow global stores is a worldleading supplier of singer bobbins to the textile finishing and sewing industry. Machines must be in good working order able to sew to come to class. Make your own cracklepaint finish without a special crackle medium by using one simple ingredient before you paint. Singer 221 parts, singer featherweight parts sewing. All my sewing machines are vintage mechanical sewing machines. One has a black crinkle finish and is a real contraption. From beast to beauty the full restoration of a singer. Singer featherweights revived sewing machine parts.
By applying a layer of glue or crackle medium between 2 layers of latex or acrylic paint, you can give almost any surface a faux. If you start with a bare wood guitar you will need to. It uses a 15x1 needle and a class 221 bobbin part number. I use an industrial sewing machine for most of my bags. This vintage machine dates to 1946, and features a black enamel body with gold tone accents. The featherweight has a worktable that folds on a hinge to make it easy to fit into the square wooden carrying case. Sep 05, 2014 by day i make my own line of handbags, messenger bags, and tech covers that i sell on my own website, etsy, and other venues. Singer featherweight 221 sewing machine wrinkle crinkle.
Featherweight 221 the perfect portable by nancy johnsonsrebro. You can create the heavy alligator look crackle paint or the fine antique crackle glass finish of an old antique windsor chair or country corner cupboard. Last year i did pick up a singer 99 that has crackles in the finish it isnt. Featherweight 221the perfect portable by nancy johnsonsrebro. I have 20 plus cabinets to put a crackle finish on. Cleaning and polishing a singer featherweight 221 222.
However, there are some important distinctions, so you dont want to presume that just because a featherweight has a blackside part, that it falls into the collectible blackside featherweight category. The 45785 product by singer is a bobbin wholes f221 cl from the merrow global catalog of sewing machine parts. These three singer 221 featherweight machines are referred to as either crinkle, wrinkle, or godzilla finished featherweights. A singer 2211 featherweight sewing machine with fold out sewing table and singer book. More on singer 221 sewing machine timing can be found in the service manual. The other version has a smooth finish, is smaller and doesnt. Apr 24, 2018 if youve used a commercially sold crackle medium before, dont expect as long of a wait between applying your crackle medium and applying the top paint color.
The perfect portable with godzilla or crinkled finish singers 211 featherweight sewing machine. Research indicates that singer only produced limited runs of models 66, 99, 128 and 221 with this finish, and these all date from the 1941 to 1953 era. The nice person at the singer company mentioned that sometimes people repaint old machines with a deteriorated finish. There are 201k machines from britain that can be used in treadles or as handcrank machines, or can have a beltdriven motor bolted onto them. The blackside featherweight can be an obscure find unless you know what to look for, because it may just look like a regular featherweight with only a few darker looking parts. One of the iconic features of the 221 is its extension bed, a feature shared by its larger slant shank cousin the singer 301a. Find great deals on ebay for singer featherweight 221 and singer featherweight 221 sewing machine. After the crackle has dried at least 72 hours, apply clear protector to protect the surface.
The singer featherweight is a low shank sewing machine with a rotary hook. On the right, repairs using a black furniture marker. The singer 14cg754 profinish serger overlock machine provides a wide selection of stitch options including 4 builtin rolled hems that help you achieve professional results every time. Singer featherweight 221 wrinkle crinkle godzilla finish. Also in roughly the same period singer produced some machines with a black crinkle, black wrinkle, godzilla finish. Afaik, all 2012 made in usa have the potted electric motor. Singer tension dial for model 301, 301a, 221 featherweight. Adjustable stitch length and width, differential feed and color coded layin threading allow easy setup and creative freedom. Clarificaton 34 size machine, singer 201, 221 vs 2211. I started with a yamaha eg112 that i had in stock and was bound for ebay but, you know, not everything goes as planned.
Singer 221 parts, singer featherweight parts sewing parts. Entering novas online shop is like entering a large department store. The manual includes great diagrams and helpful hints. These household products can be used as a crackle medium. If you click on the category singer featherweight 221 parts. See the detail of finish and striated lines along the machine bed. When singer designed and built this first commercially successful portable sewing machine they got it right. The perfect portable with godzilla or crinkled finish singer s 211 featherweight sewing machine. Crackle lacquer is obviously designed to crack throughout the coating. You do not need a paypal account to place an order. It uses a 15x1 needle and a class 221 301 bobbin part number.
Most importantly, it preserves and protects the finish of your singer featherweight 221 or 222k. Singer featherweight 221 222 repair video tutorial decal. With serial number eh 892 110, this is a 1953 model. May 25, 2017 we will show you how to achieve a crackle finish on wood or walls. This bobbin is backed by our customer satisfaction guarantee and is ready for shipment to you. I also have a repainted pink singer 221 featherweight, a singer 500a, singer 206k, and a singer 215g. Singer 2211 featherweight sewing machine with fold out table.
This is where you can learn how to crackle paint, the techniques of creating those faux crackle painted surfaces. Singer 2211 featherweight sewing machine with fold out. Ismacs international international sewing machine collectors society. Dont miss novas featherweight maintenance workshop. This workshop remains novas most popular because it empowers students to care for their own machines.
Singer produced many of their models with the crinkle finish but only a very few in the 221 featherweight. Find great deals on ebay for singer 221 and singer featherweight. A singer 221 1 featherweight sewing machine with fold out sewing table and singer book. A quick call to the singer hotline for serial numbers solved the mystery. Heavier parts such as foot pedals, chests, and totes, are free ground shipping. We added the singer 221 sewing machine service manual if you need to make adjustments to your machine. Wood glue or school glue, even a bargain brand, serves as the crackle medium. The vintage singer group on yahoo is a big help but i also like the book titled. There are two from the from the 1st production run of.
Learn how to easily apply waterslide decals to a newly painted singer featherweight 221 or 222k. If your sewing machine, accessory, or ephemera has a name on it, this is the place to start. The other type attaches to the machine in place of the presser foot. Nova is your trusted source for quality singer featherweight parts and accessories. The customer wants the base color to be stained with the top color black. Ideally, wed like a smooth finish, but unfortunately dont have the time and the means to go striping and sanding cabinets while having a clean place to cook. I sealed the top with oil based polyurethane spray because i thought water based sealer would crackle just like the water based acrylic paint. At first glance, one might mistakenly dismiss the featherweight as a toy, but with its ample extension bed, i find that sewing on the 221 feels little different from sewing on a larger machine. This technique can be used on wood or walls as seen in the video. This should be a flat paint, preferably dark in color, since it will show through the crackle to give the finish depth. Feb 9, 2016 sew2go featherweight 221 paint restoration how to repaint a vintage singer sewing machine. From beast to beauty the full restoration of a singer featherweight 221. Once the base coat is completely dry, apply a thin coat of white glue or wood glue to the entire piece with a brush.
It has a black crackle finish and an adjustable guide. The singer 221 featherweight is the most popular sewing machine ever made that is still being widely used. Research indicates that singer only produced limited runs of models 66, 99, 128 and 221 with this finish, and these all. Crackle painting is a technique used to give painted surfaces a worn and aged look. You can do a crackle finish on a guitar supplies are pretty basic. Featherweight wiring diagram singer sewing machine. However, we would like to dispel that descriptive adjective with the bona fide name that singer gave it originally. By day i make my own line of handbags, messenger bags, and tech covers that i sell on my own website, etsy, and other venues. This particular machine is from of the second run of these and has the striated face plate found on the later model 221s.
Prized by quilters for their timeless and classic beauty, ruggedness, light weight, and beautiful stitching these machines are often seen at quilting retreats, guild events, classes, and at sitnsews. Singer featherweight 221 and 222k parts from the tiniest screw to a custom request, we most likely have that part for your portable sewing machine. See more ideas about vintage sewing machines, singer and featherweight sewing machine. Original vintage singer sewing machine vintage singer simanco 121441 singer 221 featherweight sewing machine gathering shirring foot 121441 windsorarts. The hip stitch singer featherweight store, specializing in sewing machine restoration and custom painting services for singer featherweight 221, 222 and 301. Watch singer featherweight 221 wrinkle crinkle godzilla finish skevoukloges on dailymotion. The first step to creating a crackle finish is giving the piece of furniture an undercoat. Here you will see categories just like mens wear, womens wear, shoes, childrens, etc. To save some money, we dont want to remove the cabinets. This peculiar finish sewing machine has been most commonly been referred to as the crinkle featherweight, or sometimes called a matte finish featherweight. Singer 221 featherweight low shank feet attachments box set lot vintage simanco sewing machine accessories 15 66 99 27 28 127 128 201 222k therabidgoose 5 out of 5 stars 524.
Special crinkle finish and blackside sewing machines were made by singer during 1941 to 1953. This singer 221 has the very hard to find wrinkle or parkerized finish. Carol scott singer featherweight sewing machine sewing class sewing tools sewing tutorials sewing hacks sewing patterns sewing ideas sewing stitches sewing machine repair sewing machine covers. The singer name can be seen across the arm, and the serial number, ag822523, can be found on an attached plate on the underside. Sep 18, 2016 sew2go featherweight 221 paint restoration how to repaint a vintage singer sewing machine. The customer wants the crackle to be very random like in some corners of the raised panel doors on an edge here and there. We give two simple trade secrets to achieve this finish. Singer blackside and crinkle finish sewing machines 66, 99. Each container will be enough to do about 20 machines, making each application less than a couple dollars. The 45785 product by singer is a bobbin wholes f 221 cl from the merrow global catalog of sewing machine parts. The old base coat was ivory and i used wood glue followed by black acrylic paint to create the crackle finish.
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We refurbish and paint many models of vintage sewing machines, including the coveted singer 221 featherweight. Learn how to get a crackle finish for a shabby chic look with this diy side table project. This video will teach you how to achieve a crackle finish. Unfollow singer featherweight 221 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. These parts and accessories are guaranteed to fit your singer 221 featherweight sewing machine. Singer featherweight 221 blackside finish the singer. Vintage singer products typically utilized quality wood veneer. Class 221 godzilla finish featherweight the singer 221 sewing machine features a low shank and a rotary hook. Singer blackside and crinkle finish sewing machines 66, 99, 128 221. This uniquely finished featherweight has been most commonly referred to as the crinkle featherweight or sometimes called a matte finish featherweight. Produced from the 1930s through the 1970s these compact and lightweight portable electric sewing machines have become a favorite with todays quilters, crafters, fabric artisans, and vintage antique sewing machine collectors. Painting over a crackle finish the home depot community. Refinishing a vintage singer featherweight table still stitching. We will show you how to achieve a crackle finish on wood or walls.
Singer featherweight 221 wrinkle crinkle the singer. Models 66, 99, 128 and 221 were all made in either or both. Restored singer featherweight for sale shop featherweight. If you click on the category singer featherweight 221 parts, singer model 301 parts, novas favorite notions, etc. Can you share with us how you restored the paint as well as you did. I am restoring my singer 1911 66 with red eye decals.
Singer heavy duty 4432 32 builtin stitches, automatic needle threader, metal frame and stainless steel bedplate, perfect t sewing machine, gray 4. Out kitchen cabinets were done in a crackle finish by the previous owner. Singer 15 and 201 and 66 are all fullsize machines. Singer 221 featherweight parts these parts and accessories are guaranteed to fit your singer 221 featherweight sewing machine. Aug 20, 2014 learn how to get a crackle finish for a shabby chic look with this diy side table project.
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