American 110-volt 222 Freearm Singer Featherweight

LAYAWAY possible

Rare Big Red S model – ready to plug in and sew

"The machine arrived 9:00 a.m. today safely. You're an excellent packer! "

"So, so delighted --- better than I had even imagined"

"I am so pleased with the condition and the appearance of the FW"

"You represented it fairly and perfectly"

These are the words of customers who bought 222 machines from me on Ebay

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It's special
Those who follow my sewing-machine-related Ebay auctions will be aware that I offer only two featherweights on Ebay each year. One in the spring and the other in the fall. And, of course, I select the very best of the many that pass through my hands.
   What we have here is a North American market 110-volt 222 Freearm machine in perfect working condition and fully loaded with every original accessory plus a batch of others that will make this 222 a do-anything machine.
   And a big bonus – this is a Big Red S badged machine – made only during the last 18 months of production and the most desirable of the rare Freearm Featherweights.
   For anyone not familar with the 222, it was Singer's up-market version of the 221 Featherweight with the added ability to be converted into a freearm model (just loosen one screw) and having lowering feed dogs it's perfect for creative free-hand embroidery.
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First a little history
The machine - Serial Number ER 023780- has 110 Volt electrics for the US market. The machine was one of a batch of just 2500 commissioned at Singer's main factory in Scotland on March 15, 1960.
   Now it has been through my workshops for the most complete overhaul and adjustment program possible and came out with flying colors and as-new performance.

The motor - heart of the machine
Most Singer Featherweight motors of this age are a little tired so we have totally rebuilt the motor internally to Singer's original specification and are so confident that we can give it a two-year guarantee
   When I say that this 222 is fully working, I don't just mean that the motor makes a noise -- I mean that every facet of the machine's abilities has been fully tested and that it's ready to plug in and sew.

Condition
Decals are superb
Chrome is perfect
Paintwork is fantastic - just a couple of light pin marks affecting only the top protective layer and not going throught to the paintwork itself.
On my scale this machine rates a staggering condition 9. Check the condition scale here

What you get
Here's what you get with the machine (please note that in both lists these are original Singer parts -- no reproduction parts used unless specifically stated):

Full set of original accessories
1) Ruffler
2) Hemming Foot
3) Edge Stitcher
4) Binder
5) Gatherer
6) Adjustable Hemmer
7) 2 tubes of Singer Motor Lube
8) Original Singer oil can (correct for 222)
9) Singer accessory box
10) Pack of Singer needles
11) Six original Singer bobbins
12) Original Singer 222 manual
13) Pair Singer screwdrivers
14) Hinged presser foot (fitted)
15) Special 222 red accessory case

In addition there are a few little "extras"
1) Copy manual for everyday use
2) Two packs of Schmetz needles
3) Super rare, embroidery hoop in original box
4) Correct embroidery foot
5) Adjustable seam guide
6) Singer quilting guide
7) Singer Zipper foot
8) Four additional bobbins (new)
9) Tuck marker foot
10) Complete, boxed buttonhole attachment
11) Zig-zagger (non-Singer)
12) Spool pin spring
13) Singer needle threader tool (with original packet)
14) Quarter-inch foot (new, non-Singer)
15) Singer blind stitcher with box(rare item)
16) 222 soft red accessory case
17) Correct accessory tray
18) Rare Singer Hemstitcher

To ensure years of trouble free sewing I'm also including a spare belt, spare spool felt, spare bulb (GE top quality) and the two packs of Schmetz needles mentioned above.

The machine comes with its original black carry box in fantastic condition, an easy match for the machine, complete with correct, red side tray, working locks etc and a pair of keys.
The foot controller has been fully rebuilt.

Certificates
The machine will come with three vital pieces of paper work
1) A certificate giving the date the machine was commissioned
2) A certificate saying that no reproduction parts have been used
3) Its vital certificate of electrical safety

Questions please
I know that buying a Featherweight, especially a 222 Freearm is a very important purchase and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have. To e-mail me with any query at all please click on the e-mail address
graham@singer-featherweight.com

I’ll be happy to reply or to telephone you for a personal chat.

Shipping/insurance
I will pay all shipping costs. I will pay full insurance and pack myself (over 1000 machines shipped without a single problem). The machine is guaranteed to arrive in first-class order and ready to plug in and sew.

Additional costs
There are no duties or taxes on this machine. Importing into the USA is free

Payment
Almost any system you chose.
Paypal - with no loading.
Your personal US dollar check - with no extras for bank fees or exchange rates
Creditcard -- again with no extra fee

Layaway
I will accept three equal monthly payments for this machine but it is essential that you e-mail me first to confirm