Painting a Singer 221 Featherweight 1946 - What a total wreck!

This is a Vintage Singer 221 from 1946 in terrible condition. I like to rescue messes, especially vintage sewing machines, and especially Singers. Although being old, old machines, you can still find most of the parts that go wrong on a machine. Here's hoping.

[@jimpollock7361]

Another great find! I appreciate how you assess the machines for functionality before completely dismantling them. That measured approach will always benefit you.

[@sewterie]

Thanks Jim. No reason to paint a machine unless she will be a working one. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful day.

[@MonaDidWhat]

I think its awesome that you are giving new life to these machines.

[@sewterie]

Hi Mona. Thanks. I agree. Someone could be using this one but they would more than likely never take the plunge from the looks of her. She will be a beauty I hope and will make someone happy. Thanks so much for watching and for the support.

[@profitlauncheryt]

Keep shining, stay connected! New supporter friend. 22 done

[@robinr6399]

She's gonna have GREAT before and after glamour shots! March on, troubadour!

[@sewterie]

I love it. Troubadour. Thanks. She will be awesome. At least that is my hope. I have done others so I have that on my side. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

[@kaydeekrafts4848]

It’s amazing that she sews that cleanly when she’s in such rough shape. I keep thinking Unsinkable Molly Brown vibes

[@sewterie]

Right? Isn't that a testimony to how they were built? I imagine someone who couldn't maintain his/her machine but needed it to run. Never mind the pretty, just work for me!! Thanks so much for watching. More to come (obviously.) Be well.

[@kathyskwiltzkrafts276]

It’s so amazing the things you can do with a sewing machine Terie!

[@sewterie]

Thanks Kathy. And thanks for coming by and commenting as well. I appreciate it.

[@KelleysQuiltsandCruises]

Oh she's a little banged up. But TLC from you Terie and she'll be all good.

[@sewterie]

Thanks. Let's hope. I will keep you posted. Thanks for watching.

[@beverlyakins2374]

Those stitches look 👀 good, the machine not so much but I know you can do the work to make it beautiful. Can’t wait to see what you do with this machine, thanks for sharing

[@sewterie]

thanks for the vote of confidence Bev and thanks so much for watching.

[@LauraSup]

I’m surprised you were able to get such a nice looking stitch given her overall condition!

[@sewterie]

It is crazy, right? I am so excited to get started on her. And in between I will keep trying to get "Little Beast" working. Not giving up just yet. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a wonderful day..

[@janicemiller2291]

Terie Ihave had my featherweight for years but I now want to pay more attention .

[@sewterie]

Come back any time. I hope you use your machine. I use one of mine almost every day or at least every time I sew. I like to switch from machine to machine depending on what I am sewing. Thanks so much for watching. Have an awesome day.

[@denisespigner5684]

loved the You Tube bit at the end Terie. I don't know how you can determine in a machine like that what is missing. what to replace and all.

[@sewterie]

Hi Denise. I think I now speak Singer lingo. lol. I love sewing on my vintage machines and I love working on these machines, as a hobby, of course. Thanks. That little bit at the end was fun, right? Anyway, thanks for watching and I hope you come back to see the rest.

[@darlenecowham1595]

omg you have your work cut out for you with that one but I am sure you will enjoy it!!!!!

[@sewterie]

I will enjoy it. She is already getting cleaned up nicely. I will be sharing. Thanks so much for watching.

[@georgemawdsley8685]

If you don't want it. I will have it and restore it. 😊😊

[@sewterie]

Thanks. I love restoring these old machines. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MonaDidWhat]

Are you the ebay queen?

[@sewterie]

Not just eBay. lol. But I will be turning on my "key" soon because this has to stop. lol. Thanks again.

[@sandrak7267]

You are addicted… do you need committed!

[@sewterie]

I am stocking the shelves. lol. Don't look in the attic. lol.

[@butterflyonmywall6183]

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[@sewterie]

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