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

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SOLD - 1922 WILLCOX & GIBBS ELECTRIC CHAIN STITCH SEWING MACHINE

 SOLD - Antique, 1922 WILLCOX & GIBBS Electric CHAIN STITCH Sewing Machine w/ Foot Pedal, Case and attachments

 

This machine is in very nice shape and has been rewired as needed and serviced.   Comes with everything seen in photos.

 A lovely 'noiseless' chain stitch machine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A felt lined wooden case.   

We are not sure that this is a W&G original case.   

Either way, it protects the machine when not in use.

 

It comes with a photocopied manual, and the following set of attachments in an original Wilcox and Gibbs cardboard box:

1.       Regular straight stitch foot - on the machine

2.       The needle wrench - used to raise the needle in the needle bar and to then tighten the retaining nut. The wrench has a slot specifically designed to accept the needle.

3.       The seam guide – with the screw

4.       Hemmer - narrow

5.       Hemmer – wide

6.       Hemmer for flannel and linen

7.       The hemmer nut

8.       The quilting guide with the guide screw

9.       The foot gatherer

10.   The ruffler – in its own box

11.   The tuck-marker – with original instruction sheet

 

 

 The needle wrench

 

The big, solid foot-shaped controller

The serial number is A671374 indicating it was made in 1922.  This machine is in remarkable condition for being about 100 years old.   

Shipping: We are willing to ship this Willcox and Gibbs Chain Stitch 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

Click here to email your questions about this Willcox and Gibbs Chain Stitch Sewing Machine