Along with the lovely old Singer treadle that my Grandmother left me I also have her portable electric machine. It is a model 221-1, lock stitch with foot pedal. She always told me the story of how she saved up her dimes to buy it. (Since I first started sewing as a child I have kept a dime in my pin box for luck!) She bought it new in the late 40's or early 50's. The original case is in bad condition but the machine seems to be in good condition although I have not used it for many years.
Does anyone know anything about this machine in particular? I saw a picture of a Singer Featherweight on someone's website and it looked very much like this machine. Are they the same thing? I would love to hear about anyone's experience with this machine and also if anyone knows what year it was manufactured. It is dear to my heart because of my Grandmother but I'm thinking now it might also be a useful extra machine.
Thanks so much, Bonnie