Free-Motion on a Singer 221 Featherweight

[@BlueBobbin221]

Was so glad I found you video using a 221 Featherweight for free-motion quilting, but regret the information I was wanting to hear was drowned out by the music. Hearing the 221 purring is much preferred to any music.

[@rosalimonstudio]

Love your video. Straight to the point, clear, and the bobbin information was the key to me not losing my mind. I'm so happy you shared this info. Thank you 10000xs

[@Sewtangle]

If the machine has a zero setting on the stitch length dial, set it at zero and your feed dogs won’t move. Great tip I learned and have been happily free motion quilting on any machine for years doing this. Also, it keeps the tension where it should be for hours of hassle free sewing.

[@richterstitcher7936]

New adventure for me I have a featherweight red S machine and wondered if it was capable of free motion. After seeing this I have hope to learn how to free motion quilt. Thank you

[@mcampbell7760]

🇨🇦 Thank you from Victoria BC. This was MOST informative and helpful!!! I’m about to tune up my grandmother’s 1949 Featherweight and start free motion quilting. My grandmother put thousands of stitches on this.machine. I have the quilts she made from my grandfathers beautiful old wool suits...all hand herringbone stitched and hand tied with a well washed wool blanket as the batting. This little sewing machine has travelled from the prairies to the mountains to the ocean. It has travelled on our sailboat and has repaired sails. It sewed baby clothes for my children. Many utility quilts for friends, family and the homeless. Thank you again from your new Canadian subscriber. 🇨🇦

[@theresahofstetter1339]

What a wonderful heritage your machine has!

[@bluetuber501]

Very informative video. I'm someone who has never freemotion stitched. So for me, it would have been helpful to see close up's of the detailed steps in your video.

[@carolynsorah2819]

Music makes it more difficult to follow. Great information! Can't wait to try this. I just bought a feather weight machine last month.

[@cazkiwinz4300]

What a beautiful machine ❤

[@emcbabe]

Perfect, just about to figure this out. I didn't even hear the music because I was concentrating on the video. Really nice to learn about correct tensions and how to get there! Thanks so much.

[@theresahofstetter1339]

There is so much good information here. Thank you!

[@BarbaraFischer4]

Your machine is so cute!

[@Lady-Seawulf]

Very informative video!. I just purchased a Singer Featherweight 221(it will arrive soon) so I have lots to learn. Thankyou!

[@esperansaloughran693]

Thank you Victoria, I saw you on accuquilt, going to hunt for a darning foot. Excellent video!

[@sa-iw4dr]

The was a good video but, I wish you would of showed a close up shot of the darning foot> thank you.

[@woolandwaterknits4801]

I love the juxtaposition of the modern watch with the vintage featherweight. I have the 222 and almost bought a 301 when common sense kicked in and realized I have already have the 222k! This is a great video. But I'd prefer the 201 with the drop feed dogs and a wider harp for free motion. Would love to see you treadle a featherweight!

[@jackierudd2010]

Very interesting, Thankyou 😊 it's a shame the back ground music was too loud though.🙉

[@kathleenmccarthy1692]

Excellent tips and instructions!

[@lisameadows427]

Thanks for sharing this great info with all of us!! You guys are the greatest!!

[@dianagonzalez3402]

Featherweight prices

[@deborahmann5184]

I just discovered your channel. I was hoping to hear the featherweight but the music was just a little too loud. I’ve just starting looking into buying a featherweight and wanted to hear how it’s suppose to sound. Thank you 🙏🏻 for your expertise ❤️❤️❤️

[@daffneyc4c]

Featherweights don’t make much noise. They are very quiet machines.

[@lyndasnart7823]

Good clear instructions thankyou so much 😎👍🇦🇺

[@vwatts8738]

Another reason why stitches are not being made is you threaded the needle from left to right instead of right to left. Speaking from experience 😊 Great video!😊

[@mareikefeiling7758]

Thank you 🙏 this is a helpful video

[@MsTilda2]

Wauu, awsome mashine,, mega nice 😳😊❤️❤️💥

[@maggieziehl9290]

Great video. ❤

[@Tipperary757]

So interesting. Thank you.

[@CentralNH]

Wet the needle not the thread and it's so much easier 👍

[@MsTilda2]

Oh that sound😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️🍀

[@juneworth9208]

Please take off’music’😭💕

[@yahairapelaez9164]

Thank you!

[@tomhayes6920]

Great video thanks for the tips and were did you get that nice platform at

[@joycox1]

Thank you so much for the great video. I'm in the UK and I can't find the painters tape. Only masking tape even the blue tape sold here is called masking tape. Is there another name for the tape you use?

[@FeatherweightDoctor]

www.amazon.com/ScotchBlue-Painters-Multi-Use-1-88-Inch-60-Yard/dp/B00004Z4DU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=painters+tape&qid=1573336601&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU0s4WDNLNURWVUk4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDI2MDE2MkJCWTVBRlk4TDZUVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjkzOTU1MldIU1RITDRKQTBNUyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[@nicolakleiser]

Frog tape is available in the UK. The delicate one works well.

[@nancyhardman8393]

Have you successfully used rulers with your Featherweight fmq? The low-shank ruler foot is not working for me, but I'm willing to invest in the darning/foot if that's what is necessary.

[@lifehappens587]

I couldn’t follow, the music gives me a headache

[@jeannemaloney4826]

How to rewind and insert a new bobbin?

[@robinmeadows4758]

As others I found the music a little loud. I also wish we could have seen what you were doing instead of just the back of the machine with your hands even covering you putting the foot on.

[@cherylsmith2824]

What do you use to clean the residue of old masking tape on the featherweight?

[@FeatherweightDoctor]

I use naphtha! Lighter fluid. No ammonia, citrus or alcohol based cleaners. They eat the finish.

[@irezumionna]

I was curious about the free motion foot. Where can you get it? Can you purchase one designed for the Featherweight 222?

[@FeatherweightDoctor]

Hello Annie! We have both the 221 and 222 darning feet. Please feel free to reach out to the shop at 206-899-5412, press one for Sales.

[@irezumionna]

@@FeatherweightDoctor Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately, when I went on your site and tried to buy one, but it said no shipping to japan where I currently am. Anything that can be done? Featherweights are not very popular here and part are hard to get.

[@FeatherweightDoctor]

@@irezumionna Hey! our site is not setup up for international selling however, I can still sell to other countries using PayPal. If you email me to [e-mail], I can send you a shipping price quote.

[@juneworth9208]

Why noise in background?

[@cdustin1161]

The music drowned you out. You have great information though. Just hurts the ears after a bit.

[@dananutt3704]

The music is a little loud....❤

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

what's the pressure on the scale! Like I'm supposed to know what the "line" means?

[@CrazyAuntVal]

She explains, "There's a line on the scale that indicates that the tension is correct." Exactly what it means: a *line on the scale* - it's just like a line on a measuring cup.

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

​@@CrazyAuntVal Yes but the line corresponds to a specific force, like 20 grams or .75 oz, etc.

[@CrazyAuntVal]

@@RenaissancePeopleNYC The ideal tension depends on several factors, including the thread you're using, the weight of the fabric you're sewing, and the type of sewing you're doing. There is no "one correct tension" for every occasion. Your owner's manual should list the "ideal tension" - start there and adjust accordingly to get a balanced stitch for your fabric/thread combination and the type of sewing you're doing.

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

@@CrazyAuntVal I'll try one more time - do you know what the line on the scale corresponds to in GRAMS OR OUNCES? I didn't ask ANYTHING about tension or how to sew!

[@chevydude658]

@@RenaissancePeopleNYC I got what you meant. But, I don't think whoever answered was picking up what you were asking. The lines on the scale are measured in grams. I just happen to know they're calibrated in grams.

[@sandimay2705]

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[@juneworth9208]

Please kill noise ie music, so distracting

[@russlejones5337]

She’s way too nervous 🤦🏽‍♂️