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Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/29/2023
10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location
Mangelsen's

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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
  • 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)
  • 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!)
  • Old towel to place machine during workshop
  • Flashlight
  • Small bottle brush or old toothbrush for gear cleaning
  • Bobbin tension meter
  • 2 spools of same weight, different color thread to test tension and stitching
  • Small scissors
  • Lubricant for vintage machines (like “Sew-Retro” grease from The Featherweight Shop)
  • Notepad and pen
(REQUIRED purchase day of workshop)
Tune up kit ($42 incl tax; cash or cc): 
  • Felt Drip pad 
  • LED bulb
  • Superbelt
  • 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.