Victory - A Singer Featherweight 221

My brother likes to pick up the odd item here and there at estate sales.  When I started quilting, and heard about Featherweights, I asked my brother if he ever came across them.  He told me he already had one - so I offered to buy it.  That was when he told me he couldn't find it.  I sort of believed him... but there is that really great vintage bean-pot that he wouldn't sell me either.  Not that I'm upset about it.

Last Christmas, we drew names.  My brother got mine. He said my gift would be a little late; which is fine.  I figured he's good for it, and I do happen live all the way across the country.  A month or so into the new year, my sister-in-law came to visit.  When she walked in the front door, carrying a black case, I knew exactly what it was!  I was thrilled.  I had images of her running through the airport, trying to make her connection, black case in tow.  God love her soul.  I left the airline tag on it.

This Singer 221 'Featherweight' was made sometime after June 4, 1946.  In the year after the end of World War II.  So I named it Victory in honor of that time when the war was over and people were hopeful of better days ahead.

I'll be restoring this machine for active use as a portable, and not as a collectible.  I think it's in 'middle of the road' condition.  The mechanics seem to still work well.  The motor appears to be in good condition.  Cosmetically it's okay.  The clear coat and decals are worn in places and there is some tape that seems to be fused to the body.  I LOVE it.  It's the best Christmas present from my brother, ever.  And I'm so grateful to him for giving it to me, and my wonderful sister-in-law for flying it across country.  It will take me a while to restore, because Vespa is also on the workbench. It's good to have more than one project going at a time.  Right??

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