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Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/29/2023
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Mangelsen's
Categories
Featherweight Maintenance Workshop
taught by Sarah G. Baker, FeatherweightSarah
This one day maintenance workshop is for Singer 221 or 222 (Featherweight) vintage machines only. This is a hands-on and informational workshop.
You will learn (but not limited to):
Featherweight history
Cleaning, oiling and lubricating gears and motor
Tension adjustments
Stitch formation
Cleaning and polishing machine
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Attendees will need a featherweight sewing machine in good working order, including bobbin case, bobbin and foot controller (machines that require actual repair are not suitable for class)
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2 Screwdrivers: 1 that fits small precision-size screws, and 1 that fits screw heads like the spool pin on top of the machine (Wera brand tools are highly recommended!)
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Old towel to place machine during workshop
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Flashlight
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Small bottle brush or old toothbrush for gear cleaning
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Bobbin tension meter
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2 spools of same weight, different color thread to test tension and stitching
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Small scissors
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Lubricant for vintage machines (like “Sew-Retro” grease from The Featherweight Shop)
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Notepad and pen
(REQUIRED purchase day of workshop)
Tune up kit ($42 incl tax; cash or cc):
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Felt Drip pad
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LED bulb
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Superbelt
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Foot bed cushions
Optional items:
Apron
Nitrile or rubber gloves if skin sensitive to kerosene
Small bowl to keep loose parts
Featherweight owner’s manual
Provided on the day of workshop:
Kerosene
Sewing machine oil
Other items available for purchase: Lubricant, oil, foot controller cushions, Accurate seam square, Seam guide, replacement foot controller, bobbins, screwdrivers, bobbin tension meter
Meet the instructor: Sarah Baker
Hi, I’m Sarah and I love all things vintage Singer Featherweight!! I I’m a teacher, a quilter, and a Singer Featherweight collector. I’m also co-founder of the Omaha Featherweight club. Find me on Facebook and Instagram as FeatherweightSarah!
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.