SOLD --- 1955 SINGER FEATHERWEIGHT 222K FREE ARM: FULLY SERVICED!!!!!

 

SOLD --- March 1955 SINGER 222K FEATHERWEIGHT FREE ARM SEWING MACHINE: FULLY SERVICED!! 

The Singer 222 Free-arm Featherweight was only made for approximately 8 years, between 1953 and 1961.  It has been estimated that only about 110,000 in total were made for the worldwide market.   

They were only ever made in the Singer Kilbowie manufacturing plant in Clydebank, Scotland.  For the North American market, they were fitted locally with 110V motors. 

It has a very clean and solid case made for the 222K, with good latches and strong handle.  It comes with the inside black metal side tray for the accessories.

The machine is fully cleaned, serviced, and adjusted.  It has its original bobbin case. The five bed cushions have been replaced, and the motor belt is new.  Mechanically it runs very well! It has been tested by sewing various quilting projects.

 

The complete outfit

The decals are in very good condition

 It has the beautiful, striated end plate and paper clip decals. The chrome parts are very clean. 

The machine is cosmetically very nice, showing minimal wear.

It comes with an original 222K manual that had lost its cover.  A new black and white cover has been copied on to card stock. 

It comes with the following set of attachments:

1.      Regular straight stitch foot - on the machine

2.      The gathering foot

3.      The edge stitcher

4.      The ruffler

5.      The narrow foot hemmer

6.      The adjustable hemmer

7.      The multi-slotted binder

8.      Seam guide with screw

9.      The large and small Singer screwdrivers

10.  Zipper foot

11.  Six bobbins

12.  A case key – (note that the 222-case key is different than the 221-case key)

 The original bobbin case and replaced bed cushions

 

 The 222 Featherweight is unique in that the bed can be removed, exposing a small tubular sewing surface.  Additionally, the feed dogs on this machine can drop for darning or free motion work.  

 

The marked throat plate for easier 1/4" seams.

 

 Note the references to the St. Jean Singer plant in Quebec. This where this Scottish made machine was fitted with a 110V motor.

 

 

 The serial number is EK326452.

This number was commissioned in March 1955

 

 

Shipping: We are willing to ship this Singer 222K Sewing Machine to the purchaser at cost.  Connect with us with your postal code in Canada or your Zip Code if you are in the USA and we'll give you a shipping quote.  For other countries, just contact us.

Pickup in SW Ontario Canada, is also a very good option. 

Payment: We accept PayPal for all purchases.  For sales in Canada, e-transfer is preferred.  When picking up the product in person, cash always works too.

Price: SOLD --- $1950 CDN or $1525 USD

Click here to email your questions about this Singer 222K Sewing Machine

SOLD --- 1930s GE SEWHANDY SEWING MACHINE

SOLD --- GENERAL ELECTRIC SEW HANDY SEWING MACHINE - FULLY SERVICED

The General Electric "Sewhandy" machines are considered by many to be the forerunner to the Singer 221 Featherweight.  They have similar characteristics but also differ in quite a few ways. These are relatively uncommon machines, and not often found in the condition of this one.  The pictures will attest to the overall condition.

 The Sewhandy was built for General Electric by the Standard Sewing Machine Company, of Cleveland, Ohio. This one is the GE Model "A" version of the Sewhandy and has a cast iron base. These were manufactured between mid 1931 and into 1934. It has serial number A - 7942

It uses standard 15x1 needles, which makes it easier to use than some vintage machines that require either modification or vintage original needles.

It has a clean and solid case with good latches and strong handle.  It comes with the top tray for the accessories.

The machine is fully cleaned, serviced, has its original bobbin case. Mechanically it runs very well!

(Click on the picture to see an enlarged view)

 

 

 The complete set

General Electric Company

It comes an original manual, and the following set of attachments:

1.       Regular straight stitch foot - on the machine

2.       The tucker

3.       The ruffler

4.       The under braiding attachment

5.       The under braiding foot

6.       4 different sized wide hemmers

7.       The rolled hemmer

8.       The slotted binder

9.       The gathering foot

10.   Seam guide with screw

11.   2 bobbins

The original manual

The Front - there are several chips in the bed finish

The serial number is A - 7942

Beautiful end plate

The Back side - note the beautiful chrome light fixture

Note the 'low flywheel'  - The GE flywheel turns clockwise rather than counter clockwise like most sewing machines do.

From the top down

Feel free to contact us with your questions about this unique GE Sewhandy sewing machine.

Shipping: 

We are willing to ship this GE Sewhandy to the purchaser at cost.  Connect with us with your postal code in Canada or your Zip Code if you are in the USA and we'll give you a shipping quote.  For other countries, just contact us.

Pickup in SW Ontario Canada, is also a very good option. 

Payment: 

We accept PayPal for all purchases.  For sales in Canada, e-transfer is preferred.  When picking up the product in person, cash always works too.

Price: SOLD --- $580 USD or $750 CDN

Click here to email your questions about this GE Sewhandy