The White Rotary and the Singer Featherweight are a couple of machines I was working on over the weekend. Incredibly different machines!
The White hadn't been used in many years (would be my guess), as it was in need of more than a basic cleaning. Lint had compacted under the throat plate, and there was a rat's nest of bobbin thread behind the bobbin.
As well were frayed wires requiring a complete rewire of the machine.
The Featherweight needed a more basic cleaning and a new belt. These are highly prized by sewing-machine collectors, and it's easy to see why. Lightweight, fine quality and a pleasure to work on.
Chandsew 406RB
Size Matters
Singer 153W103 Industrial
Singer 316G
Singer 301
A design revolution for Singer, this light-weight portable is a favorite with quilters. This example dates from 1951, but, interestingly, isn't badged as an anniversary model.
Singer 221- Featherweight
In remarkable condition. This one dates from 1956.
Singer 500A
Reassembled and polished.
Singer 401A
Singer 503A
I've had a number of examples from the 400 and 500 series pass through my hands now, and as testament to their quality, they have all been in very nice condition; none, however, has matched this beauty for its near pristine state of preservation. While even on the cleanest example one must forgive a minor imperfection or two, this classic from Singer exhibits none! Truly as nice as one could hope.
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