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1960 RED "S" 222K / 222 SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT. ES165808

1960 RED "S" 222K / 222 SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT. ES165808

Regular price $2,195.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $2,195.00 USD
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OUR GOAL FOR OVER 13 YEARS HAS BEEN TO STRIVE TO CONSISTENTLY SELL THE BEST 222K FEATHERWEIGHTS ANYWHERE.

This is the best of the best. It is a gorgeous, much desired, beautiful red "S" 222K. It has the appearance of being used with great care for a short amount of time. It is absolutely gorgeous condition.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Not only is this machine gorgeous looking but it also runs quietly and sews well.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The serial number of this Featherweight is ES165808. This dates the machine to October 19, 1960.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The photographs are of the listed 222K.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

 We specialize in Singer Featherweights with a particular interest in the hard to find 222K Featherweights.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

 We offer for sale top quality 222K and 221 Featherweights as well as their attachments and accessories.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

All of the Featherweights that we sell have been thoroughly detailed. They have been cleaned, serviced, lubricated and tested. The testing consists of the machine going through a final 9 point checklist before being listed. The checklist is given toward the end of the listing description.


The Singer 222K Featherweight is in excellent cosmetic condition (as can be seen in the photographs) as well as in good operating condition. 

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

THE 110-120 VOLTAGE MOTOR OPERATES SMOOTHLY. THIS 222K FEATHERWEIGHT WILL OPERATE IN THE USA AND CANADA.
NO VOLTAGE ADAPTER IS NEEDED. The sewing machine is ready to just plug in and play.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight
222K Featherweights were never produced in the USA. Original motors for 222K machines are either Canadian or British. If a 222K has a USA motor the Featherweight is not fully original.
Red "S" 222K Featherweight

222K Featherweights have the ability to easily lower and raise the feed dog using the sew/darn lever.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

There are no missing or broken parts, no oily, brown cigarette smoke residue or other grunge to try to remove, no expensive repairs to be done, no surprises and no frustration.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The finish, which is bright and shiny, has very few usage marks as can be seen in the photographs.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The decals are a deep golden color.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The sewing bed is removable so that the machine can be used as a freearm sewing machine.Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The throat plate is a graduated throat plate.

222K Featherweight red "S"

The light and switch both work as does the bobbin winder and the foot control.

The case is in excellent condition. It is clean both inside and out. The latches work very well.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The attachments are shown below and include the darning foot and embroidery hoop.Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The box for the hoop has been squished. It has been taped back together. The hoop is in excellent condition.

The embroidery hoop was the only 222K specific attachment that was made specifically for the 222K and that was an option to purchase.

222K Featherweight hoop and darning foot

The original manual and is in French as this 222K came from St John, Quebec, which by coincidence, is where the Singer factory used to be. There is a very good new reproduction manual in English.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The stitches from this Featherweight are straight and tight with good tension and no skipping of the stitches. A sample of the stitching will accompany the sewing machine.

Red "S" 222K Featherweight

The sewing machine has been serviced and tested so that you can quilt, sew or proudly display the Featherweight upon its arrival.

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To see our Fabulous 221 Featherweights click here
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View my other Singer Featherweight items that I may have listed. Included are other 222K Featherweights, 221 Featherweights, colored Featherweights, their attachments /accessories plus other interesting Singer items.


WE SELL ONLY QUALITY SEWING MACHINES.

OUR FINAL QUALITY CONTROL CHECKLIST.

1) Light bulb and light switch checked.

2) Foot control checked for range of speeds.

3) Electrical cords checked for any damage.

4) Bobbin winder tested. Bobbin wound.

5) Bobbin case tested for correct tension.

6) Upper tension tested and adjusted.

7) Sewing ability including reverse tested.

8) Sew/Darn lever checked.

9) Sample sewn including 90 degree corners.



 


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