I put this video together so I could sell the sewing machine - been in storage and taking up space we could use. Thought I'd share the video, could have been better, but this gets the point across. Music: incompetech.com =========== 1951 Centennial Singer 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine With Case If you are interested in a good solid machine should work wonderful for sewing and crafts. 1951 Centennial Singer 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine With Case It was cleaned and put away back in the late 70's or early 80's. Grandma had started to have trouble with her sight. So she didn't use it much after that. I'd say if you took it in for cleaning and such, they will most likely suggest replacing the foot pedal cord, it is not original but was done in the 70's also. The feet on the bottom will need to be replaced - one is very brittle and the others have turned to mush or are missing. The original screws are still there so you could easily find replacement rubber feed at some place like Ace Hardware. It does have the attachments and manual. It works very well, the light works, there is some wear to the embellishments on it. But it has been loved and well cared for. Case has normal wear and tear, but is still solid, some of the fabric covering has frayed and there is some paint and/or nail polish on the cover. I know the market for them is pretty good and that they are in high demand as a collectible and as a craft machine. I'd rather it go to someone who will use it. Music by ...
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