

If you already have your own tools or parts we can provide whatever individual items you need during the class. Please be prepared to purchase the required kit on the day of the class. A maintenance tool and service parts kit is sold separately for $59 as a part of this class. Properly fitted screwdrivers are essential for Featherweight maintenance without damaging the machine, and to keep up with the class. Class size will be no more than 8 to allow for plenty of individual instruction. Each attendee will be required to bring a machine and pay for the class - no auditing allowed. The only prerequisites are having a 301 and knowing how to thread and sew with it. This is a hands-on class in which you will bring your own 301, and learn the following: For less than what we charge for servicing your Singer 301, this five-hour class will cover everything the user needs to know to maintain her machine in top working order. Like the Featherweight, the 301 requires frequent cleaning, oiling, and lubricating the gears.

Some folks have discovered the wonderful Singer 301, which shared some of the Featherweight's features, and introduced new ones in a Singer portable machine, such as belt-free drive, slant needle, and feed dog drop for convenient free motion sewing. Quilters love them for their beautiful stitch, light carry weight, and vintage style. Singer Sewing Company does not warrant or guarantee any particular result or the accuracy or reliability of any services, provided by any third parties referenced herein.Everyone knows about the Singer 221 Featherweights. *Note: Information about third-party services is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute Singer Sewing Company's recommendation or endorsement. SINGER Sewing Machine Serial Number DatabaseĬatawiki - Weekly Auctions for Special Objects International Sewing Machine Collectors' Society

If you have an antique store or pawn shop near you, ask them what they would give you for your machine.īased on what you've learned from your research, only you can decide to sell your machine or keep it. Ideally you will find an exact match, but in case you don't, find another machine with a similar year and model #. Model number will be on the front or side of your machine.Ĭheck large sites like ebay and etsy, or smaller sites like collector's weekly. Underneath the machine, 2 letters followed by 6 numbers. On right hand side of the machine, 2 letters, followed by 6 numbers. On the throat plate or bed of the machine, up to a series of 8 numbers. Although we can't provide you with an exact value for your machine*, we can provide you with some ways to help you discover it for yourself. Machines can be worth a lot or a little, depending on a number of factors such as age, limited production runs, and condition.
