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Machine Talk => Vintage Machines => Topic started by: coffeeandcake on October 26, 2020, 14:14:29 PM

Title: Singer 222k Find
Post by: coffeeandcake on October 26, 2020, 14:14:29 PM
DH spotted this on a recent visit to an Architectural Salvage and Antiques centre which was located off the beaten track and this was really the only decent item there. It was manufactured in November 1957.  The machine is mainly dusty/cobwebby and the lubricant is pretty well gunked up  It does run and DH will make sure it is electrically safe.  It's currently being dismantled for cleaning and lubricating.  It has the red accessory case with various feet, including the embroidery/darning hoop. Also the machine storage case.  I paid £40 for everything.
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Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Acorn on October 26, 2020, 14:15:43 PM
A fantastic bargain!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 26, 2020, 14:18:09 PM
Wow, bargain indeed!
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: HooliganHeart on October 26, 2020, 14:59:32 PM
I'm really quite envious and makes me miss back home. Awesome find  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: LeilaMay on October 26, 2020, 15:12:34 PM
Brilliant! Not sure if you know these folks (you probably do) but putting it here for others too - their tutorials are really helpful, and free  :)

https://singer-featherweight.com/
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Efemera on October 26, 2020, 15:35:01 PM
What a fantastic find!
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: coffeeandcake on October 26, 2020, 19:33:13 PM
Yes, a very lucky find.  We were just in the right place at the right time.  I do feel as though I have too many machines now and perhaps I should sell my 221k.  DH thinks I should keep them all  :loveit:
Thank you for the link @LeilaMay I've had a quick look through and have bookmarked it
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Roger on October 26, 2020, 19:35:30 PM
WoW Congrats!

That is an amazing find!
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Tamnymore on October 26, 2020, 19:38:42 PM
That's great @coffeeandcake . What a lovely bargain.
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Sewingsue on October 26, 2020, 22:32:24 PM
Wow! What a bargain. Lucky you.
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: BrendaP on October 26, 2020, 22:42:51 PM
Lucky you. fantastic bargain!  0_0
Enjoy using it :vintage:
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: b15erk on October 28, 2020, 09:53:44 AM
What a lovely find @coffeeandcake , they really are super machines.

I've used mine quite a lot recently to make masks - it made the job very easy, and I forgot how quiet it is.

Jessie
Title: Re: Singer 222k Find
Post by: Sewot on December 03, 2020, 23:19:28 PM
I thought that finds like that were over.
What a bargain!!!!
You must have been jumping and giggling all the way home.
Add another Zero and thats more like what its worth.