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 Singer Featherweight 222K Iron / Sewing Machine

Singer Featherweight 222K

 

Newest Review: ... is on the main body of the machine, located on its pillar, just above the Singer badge. The stitch length switch is located ... more

 ... above this, and over the work area, the body also has a removable light fitting. The light fitting takes a standard sized sewing machine bulb still in use today. Over the more modern machines, one of its distinct advantages is its durability. Unlike most machines made from the end of its production runs onwards, the innards of the machine are made of solid metal and not plastic. This is because while plastic was available, the wear and subsequent breakage of plastic teeth was undesirable. Sadly, Singer was to su...more

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Crowned Review Singer Featherweight 222K: Newer is Not Better (1610 words)
by shroud - written on 21/05/07 (Very useful, 1074 readings)
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~~~A Brief Background ~~~~ In the world of sewing, vintage Singers machines are often looked upon as something pretty to look at. With the black body and sleek lines and usually ornamented with lovely ornate gold designs, even the electric versions are seen as antiquated due to the straight stitch only capability often misunderstood to be these machines limitations. Enthusiasts who actually still use these machines are happy to disabuse you of this notion however. Attaching where the foot goes, under the needle, Singer manufactured attachments that do all the functions of a more modern, computerised machine. Incredibly easy to use and small, ...

 
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Processing/Quality:  100% Reliability:  100%
Ease of use:  100% Cleaning/Maintenance:  100%
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