The Singer Model  221 “Featherweight” Sewing Machine 
 
 
I have saved  past Questions of the Week for those who wish to learn more about the  history and oddities that make collecting the Singer Featherweight such a  delight. You can browse through the past questions and answers to build  upon your knowledge or confirm questions you have about Featherweights. 
  
Please keep  in mind this site was established in November 2009. 
 
 
 
Questions? Contact  me at: Leo@TheFeatherweight221Factory.com 
 
 
TOPIC INDEX 
 
 
November 2009 
  
Where or how did Singer come up the name 221 Featherweight? 
  
Featherweight Manuals 
  
 
 
December 2009 
  
Featherweight Cases  
  
Corduroy Lid Organizers 
  
 
 
January 2010 
  
Featherweight Foot Controls 
  
Singer “Ghost” Companies 
  
 
 
February 2010 
  
Featherweight Motors CAT-110  
  
 
 
March 2010 
  
Featherweight Motors CAT-120 
  
Featherweight Centennial Edition 
  
 
 
April 2010 
  
Featherweight Housings – Split Base & Full Base 
  
Featherweight Serial Numbers 
  
 
 
May 2010 
  
Featherweight Decals 
  
Singer Needle Threaders 
  
Featherweight Manual Updates 
  
 
 
June 2010 
  
Featherweight Face Plates 
   
 
July 2010 
Bobbin Winders & Bobbin Winder Guides  
 
 
 
August 2010 
Singercraft Guides 
 
 
September 2010 
Singer 101 & 221 Comparison 
 
 
 
October 2010 
 Singer Oil Cans 
 
November 2010 
 Who Is Forging The AD72**** Machines? 
 
  
December 2010 
 Original Owner's Manual Photos 
 
January 2011 
BOBBIN CASES, ROTATING HOOK ASSEMBLIES and THROAT PLATES 
 
 
April 2011 
"AD" Series Machines 
 
 
 
June 2011 
"AE" Series Machines 
 
 
July 2011 
"Mystery" Bracket 
 
 
August 2011 
Singer Foot Control #194584  1936-1957 
 
 
 
September 2011 
1836 ~ 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition 
 
 
 
October 2011 
1939 & 1940 San Francisco Golden Gate Exposition 
 
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