White/Green Machines

I'm not going to get into whether the last-of-the-line 221s is white or green. Singer called the paint work Pale Turquoise. Suffice to say, look at one on a green background and it's white but on a white background it looks green. The machine, with its toothed belt drive, was a high-tech upgrade to the standard black model. And take no notice of the gloom merchants, I've never known a belt wear, let along breake. It's lighter and quieter than a black model –– and relatively few were made. Please note that Singer simply painted over a normal black motor for these models. The plastic housing did not provide a great paint key and a degree of paint chipping on the motor housing is to be expected.

We are proud to offer the following specially selected models   
Updated May 11, 2008

I'm taking a short vacation from May 12, returning on May 21, and will be unable to process any orders during this time.
However please e-mail me to register interest in any particular machine and I'll deal with these promptly, in strict date order as soon as I return. graham@singer-featherweight.com

FA 225036 
Condition : 9

Price: $620

Here’s a white/green Featherweight – or to use Singer’s factory parlance, a pale turquoise model – that’s had very little use.
I can’t find a flaw on the paintwork and, of course, the chrome is just like the way it left the factory.
We even have the original inspection label that was placed on the front of the machine during the final check before shipping to the Singer dealer.
The fragile foil badge is totally undamaged and, yes, that’s the original, now totally obtainable, white belt.
Highly recommended for the seamstress or collector who wants a machine in great original condition.
This model features the two-tone blue box and, although these are not as well built as the earlier black versions, this particular example has great covering and is as strong as the day it was made.
Machine comes with a range of attachments/feet, and a packet of Schmetz needles.
Fully cleaned inside and out, serviced and sew tested before leaving the workshop.
Electrically tested for your safety.
Pictures are of the actual machine. Any bright marks are from the flash - all flaws are always described in full.
Price includes comprehensive insured air shipping to your door.
This machine. as with all other Featherweights I sell, comes with vital pieces of special documentation. 1) A guarantee that the machine contains no modern reproduction parts. 2) A dated certificate of electrical safety.
Code: W 109

FA 235021 
Condition : 8+

Price: $580

Designated the 221-7, the white/green machine was the final version of the Featherweight portable.
This is a great example with bright paintwork and virtually no pin marks.
There’s a small paint chip on the very rear face of the base, which appears to have been professionally repaired – not a big deal, just something measuring 1/4 inch x 1/8.
This particular machine is fitted with the anti-glare graduated stitch plate.
The foil badge, so often chipped or even entirely missing, is as good as the day the machine left the factory. A great box with blue lid and beige base (the most-attractive combination in my view).
Machine comes with a range of attachments/feet, and a packet of Schmetz needles.
Fully cleaned inside and out, serviced and sew tested before leaving the workshop.
Electrically tested for your safety.
Pictures are of the actual machine. Any bright marks are from the flash - all flaws are always described in full.
Price includes comprehensive insured air shipping to your door.
This machine. as with all other Featherweights I sell, comes with vital pieces of special documentation. 1) A guarantee that the machine contains no modern reproduction parts. 2) A dated certificate of electrical safety.
Code: W 108


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The small print
Please note that all 221 machines come with free air shipping and comprehensive insurance.This averages between six and eight working days However, it is possible to upgrade delivery to an express air service (three to fourworking days) for an additional $35
Correction -- ALL machines now fly EXPRESS free of charge

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