Singer 221K Featherweight Sewing Machine – Preloved

A little machine with a lasting place in sewing history

Bring vintage character to your sewing table with this preloved Singer 221K Featherweight sewing machine. Fully serviced and ready for its next chapter, this compact straight-stitch machine combines lightweight aluminium construction with the appeal of a classic Singer. One available.

Picture it beside your next patchwork project: a compact sewing companion with a fold-up extension bed, straightforward forward and reverse stitching, and a design that is easy to move between your sewing space and classes. Whether you enjoy piecing quilts or collecting vintage machines, the Featherweight offers a distinctive connection to generations of sewing.

What makes it special

• Genuine Singer 221K Featherweight: manufactured at Singer’s Kilbowie factory in Scotland, identified by the K model suffix.
• Fully serviced: this preloved machine has been serviced for its next owner.
• Straight stitching with reverse: a focused stitch format for seams, piecing and everyday straight-stitch projects.
• Lightweight cast-aluminium body: approximately 5 kg for the machine itself, rather than the heavier cast-iron construction found in many vintage machines.
• Fold-up extension bed: provides a working surface that folds away for more compact storage.
• Side-access bobbin system: a vertical rotary hook with an all-metal bobbin and dedicated bobbin case.
• Classic finish: black body with gold decorative detailing, as described in the listing.

Specifications and ownership notes

• Model: Singer 221K Featherweight.
• Condition: preloved; fully serviced.
• Approximate dimensions: 15 inches wide × 7 inches deep × 10 inches high.
• Stitch type: straight stitch, forward and reverse; no zigzag stitch.
• Feed dogs: fixed; a suitable feed cover plate is needed for attachments that require covered feed dogs.
• Needle fitting: flat side faces left; thread from right to left.

The Featherweight range was introduced in 1933. Production year, motor rating, stitch speed, switch placement and attachment compatibility vary between versions; please contact us if you need confirmation of these details for this particular machine. Confirm the motor voltage before use. A compatible LED sewing bulb can be considered to reduce heat, but an LED upgrade is not stated as included.

Please note: this is a preloved machine, not a new reproduction. Please confirm cosmetic condition and the included case, feet and accessories before ordering; no particular accessory bundle is promised here.

Warranty and delivery

Includes a 12-month warranty. Delivery is generally 3–7 business days for metropolitan areas and up to 14 business days for regional or remote areas.

Shipping

Sewing-machine shipping is $20 to most CBD areas and $40 to Perth and Tasmania. For all other areas including all outback , enter your postcode at checkout to see your shipping rate.