The Singer model 301 is often called the "big sister" of the Featherweight (model 221), because it's small and lightweight, but it's far more powerful and capable than the Featherweight.
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Spinet, or trapezoid, cabinet for a Singer 301 (model No.74), in walnut; note how the leaf angles for a more convenient work surface.
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Cast bronze White-brand sewing machine, with embossed decoration. SOLD
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Singer 99 hand crank conversion. A perfectly portable machine that works even where there is no electricity.
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Singer 66 "Red Eye" in a straight-leg treadle cabinet.
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Singer 128 "blackside" and krinkle finish machine, in a rare 3/4-size cabinet.
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A real mutt: a "neutered" (motor disconnected) Necchi BU Nova, put into a Kenmore treadle cabinet that was made by White, with a new top. Isn't it beautiful?
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Another unusual machine, a Domestic "Imperial ZZ." Note the three tension knobs!
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Hengstenberg Hand Crank, a fine German machine, this one with a beautiful domed case.
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Elna Model #1, known as the "Grasshopper." A quirky little critter that stitches as smoothly as anything I've ever sewn on. This is my personal machine for the moment, but check back if you're interested.
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Sears Kenmore model 158.1030, one of their line of 3/4-size machines that come in clamshell cases with embossed roses on the sides. (this particular machine is sold, but others are available)
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At the other end of the Kenmore spectrum from the "Roses" machines, this 158.923 is big and heavy... and came in a very unusual cabinet. SOLD
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A Singer Featherweight, model 221... the rare (in the US) white-color version.
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Singer model 15ML158, in a treadle cabinet. This model 15 was made in post-war Japan, has beautiful decals and an interesting history...
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A Kenmore SensorSew, which is identical to the Necchi Logica. Necchi made these for Sears and "badged" them as Kenmores. SOLD
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Wheeler & Wilson #4, from 1860-1870, sews sideways! SOLD
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Frister & Rossman, a beautifully engineered German hand-crank, a petite little machine with gorgeous decals. SOLD
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Pfaff 130, an extremely rare red version of this workhorse machine. Just kidding; this is a repaint. The original finish was flaking so badly, it was the only way to make the machine useable. SOLD
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Willcox & Gibbs chainstitcher, in original box. Machine has been electrified, original instructions for adding a motor are pasted inside the box. SOLD
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A Cellini 45, one
of many "badged" machines made in
Japan in the '50s or '60s (this one by Brother). SOLD
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Sears Kenmore model 158.17530, a very heavy and strong machine in virtually mint condition, and fully loaded. SOLD
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So, what do you do when you get hit hard by Machine Pox? Where do you put 100 sewing machines in an 800-sq.ft. house?
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