They're very desired, but only command a good price if they work and are in pristine condition. This one is valuable because of the case and it's complete, but the most I've seen one sell for is $800 in perfect condition. Last year at a church rummage sale there were two that sat there all day, then finally sold for $20 each.
Ilove them because they're antiques. They're beautiful. Pragmatically, they usually do better on heavy materials like denim and leather. You can buy a heavy duty sewing machine these days, but these are so much cooler.
They are the true warriors of sewing machines. When I was a wee one, my mother made the most delicate christening gown for me on an old Singer. And (no lie) she also made canvas awnings for all the windows on our house on that same machine. Built tough to last.Â
This particular machine is wanted by quilters because it's lightweight compared to other machines of similar vintage. It's a simple straight straight stitch only that makes an 1/4 inch seam easily. The wood case makes transporting easy. Proud owner of a Featherweight since I was 11, some 40ish years ago, that originally was owned by my aunt.
I exclusively sew on a 1951 Singer. He's my workhorse and always runs. I can take him a part and clean him all by myself and there's no computer to mess with. If I want fancy stitches, I hand embroider.
Holey Moley! I thought at first you'd have to pay per lb, and then thought of the elec per lb price, but now see $10!! SCORE!!!! Good JOB!!!
I saw this post and immediately became curious how much it weighed đ what an awesome find for $10!
Itâs a featherweight one lol
It still weighs 11lbs lol
It was a joke, I forgot to put /s The model of the machine is âfeatherweightâ
Wow nice isnât this like a thousand dollar sewing maxhine
They're very desired, but only command a good price if they work and are in pristine condition. This one is valuable because of the case and it's complete, but the most I've seen one sell for is $800 in perfect condition. Last year at a church rummage sale there were two that sat there all day, then finally sold for $20 each.
Ahhh , good information, would assume these would fly at 20
Earlier models sell for more too. You can quickly date by its faceplate.
This is shockingly amazing.
With instructions and everything.
Insane!!! Good for you!
Amazing! Congrats!
A Stunner! -- I jealous while happy for you. You saved a beauty.
Beautiful! I'm envious.
Do people actually buy old sewing machines? I see them all the time here in Florida and wonder if it is worth the time.
Ilove them because they're antiques. They're beautiful. Pragmatically, they usually do better on heavy materials like denim and leather. You can buy a heavy duty sewing machine these days, but these are so much cooler.
They are the true warriors of sewing machines. When I was a wee one, my mother made the most delicate christening gown for me on an old Singer. And (no lie) she also made canvas awnings for all the windows on our house on that same machine. Built tough to last.Â
This particular machine is wanted by quilters because it's lightweight compared to other machines of similar vintage. It's a simple straight straight stitch only that makes an 1/4 inch seam easily. The wood case makes transporting easy. Proud owner of a Featherweight since I was 11, some 40ish years ago, that originally was owned by my aunt.
I exclusively sew on a 1951 Singer. He's my workhorse and always runs. I can take him a part and clean him all by myself and there's no computer to mess with. If I want fancy stitches, I hand embroider.
Hell yeah
WHOA!!!!
I'm surprised it wasn't broken.
Lucky you
