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Class 221

"Featherweight"

Low Shank

Rotary Hook

Class 221/301 Bobbin
(Part Number: 45785)

15x1 Needle

Model 221-1
Singer Featherweight 221-1

Two pictures of the 221 case. D and C show the position of the foot controller;
B shows the position of the bed extension's relative placement within the case.
Featherweight Sewing Machine Carrying Case      Featherweight Sewing Machine Carrying Case

Top threading of the 221.
Top Threading Diagram for Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine

Oiling Points for the 221. One drop of oil should go at each arrow.
A and D indicate an occasional application of Singer lubricant.
Top Oiling Points for the Singer Featherweight 221

Oiling Diagram for Faceplate of the Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine 221       Oiling Singer Featherweight Bobbin Hook

Oiling the Underside of the Singer Featherweight Sewing Machine



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