Kerry and the Machine Love

I have fallen in love with...

Isn't she beautiful- sewing machines are she aren't they?  Singer Featherweight 221K 1967-8.  A hint of mint green, not quite white and she runs like a dream.   I've just cleaned her up and she gleams.   A lucky ebay purchase from yesterday.  The seller was only 50 miles away so I drove to pick her up last night.  Comes with box, booklet and attachments.

Includes zipper foot, a bias binding foot- might be able to use to neatly bind quilts on the machine-  and a great little tool called a seam guide which screws into a hole on the right so you can stitch your seams to a fixed width- perfect for 1/4 piecing.  I think this will be its main purpose.  She is a beauty and a bit of a bargain- well sort of- thereby hangs a tale as sitting in the background, hidden like Prince John, is Black Beauty

There is no doubting her looks and capabilities...

however, she sews but can't stop- problem with the pedal I think and came with a bobbin but no case.  Singer Featherweight 221K 1952.  She cost more than the whitey one and was an impulse by it now again off ebay- I should've taken more caution- the seller had listed her fairly as untested and available for parts and spares.  So, there is a bit of off-setting to do as she is going back on ebay for a low price and a description so someone knows exactly what they are getting.   She will sell at a loss but she is a good project for an enthusiast.  I did find a load of vintage fabric yesterday at the carboot which I will also put on sale- hopefully that will cover the costs and the loss!

Bark cloth I think on the left and cotton with something manmade on right- each at least  approx 3 metres and lovely condition.

 

these are harder for me to give up- especially the left abstract bark cloth, it is so sunny and happy looking, but Damian is not a fan of this style and is rarely vocal about any other house aesthetic decisions- 50s style not his thing.  The one on the right is fun- I thought it was a dog driving the car but it is and old fashioned lady in a hat!  Cotton and lawn weight.  Love this too! But it will be sold.

Keeping these- they are only tiny 6 x 2 inches but lovely little samples- love the number stamp, odd how these little details catch your eye.  Great for mini log cabin.

This is cute and a keeper- an apron in a great print- it will be cut up, I have a lot of aprons already- but love the grey and the print.  I'll post up the ebay links when I get everything sorted- always takes ages- just incase you want a look (Links now on!)- fabric will be on sale internationally, the machine UK only.

A late extra edition, if you would like the chance to win a Singer Featherweight I found this on Film in the Fridge- help a great cause and win fabric and/or a Featherweight (USA only for the Featherweight)