International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

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Class 221

"Featherweight"

Singer Featherweight 221-1

Model 221-1

 The Singer Featherweight is a low shank sewing machine with a rotary hook. It uses a 15x1 needle and a Class 221/301 Bobbin (Part Number: 45785).

Featherweight Fever: those elusive cabinets and tables
The Mystery of the Singer Model 68 Cabinet
More information about the Featherweight Cabinet
Attachment List for 221/222
Cabinets and Tables for 221
Featherweight Attachment Case and Accessories
Featherweight Feeddog Cover
Featherweight 221K Manual
Full 221K Manual
Full 221-1 Manual
Godzilla Finish 221 Featherweight
222K Free-arm Manual
221 Adjusters Manual
221 Service Manual
Wiring
Contains Featherweight-specific, and generic, wiring diagrams
Singer Featherweight 221 Celtic Decals
Singer Featherweight 221 Celtic Decals

The 221 "Featherweight" with the Celtic Knot decals

Singer 221 Featherweight with Prism Decals
Featherweight Sewing Machine Carrying Case   Featherweight Sewing Machine Carrying Case

Two pictures of the 221 case.

D and C show the position of the foot controller;
B shows the position of the bed extension's relative placement within the case.

Top Threading Diagram for Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine

Top threading of the 221.

Top Oiling Points for the Singer Featherweight 221

Oiling Points for the 221.

One drop of oil should go at each arrow.
A and D indicate an occasional application of Singer lubricant.

Oiling Diagram for Faceplate of the Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine 221 Oiling Singer Featherweight Bobbin Hook Oiling the Underside of the Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine
Singer Featherweight Sewingh Machine Wiring Diagram

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