December 3 (Saturday), 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Instructors:  George and Ann Lamb

Featherweight enthusiasts!!  Bring in your gorgeous little machine for detailed, hands-on instruction on how to care for it.

Yes!  George and Ann will have Featherweights and their various attachments for sale as well!  Bring your friends who might be in the market for one of these fabulous little machines.  They can buy and learn all about it — from an expert!

Featherweight 101 for the 221

Learn how to do basic maintenance of your Singer 221 and keep it in working order. Topics  include oiling and lubrication plus how to ensure that it makes the proper stitch.  We will also cover its history and how this machine has become the quilters’ favorite.  This is a hands on class so be ready to get rid of the fuzzies and have your machine purr.

You should bring to the class:

• Featherweight sewing machine & case
• Instruction book, or a copy (some will be available for sale, too)
• Bobbin case & bobbins
• Thread (2 different colors)
• Fabric to test stitching (scraps available for free at CQ)

Optional (some may be available at CQ for sharing):

• Penlight
• Toothbrush
• Tweezers
• New needle for the machine

We will supply screwdrivers, oil, lubricant, work pad etc.  Feel free to bring you own.

Every participant will take home Featherweight-appropriate oil and grease after the class.

Workshop fee:  $20 (Members: $15)

About the Instructors

Ann’s love of the featherweight sewing machine developed after she started quilting.  She then discovered the world of vintage sewing machines.  Needing someone to help with the maintenance she persuaded George to help out.  George and Ann are members of ISMACS (International Sewing Machine Antique Collectors Society) and have attended their conventions in the U.S.  George has taken classes at the conventions from Graham Forsythe, the national guru of FWs.  Ann was a master clothing volunteer in Mississippi.  They have taught classes on sewing machine maintenance in Mississippi, New Hampshire, and now Massachusetts.  George has refinished several FW cardtables while Ann hides in her sewing room using her featherweights.

Enrollment Information

Due to the very attentive, hands-on training that George and Ann like to provide, there are very limited seats in each of their classes.   We don’t take online enrollments for this class to ensure that we fill each seat with first-come-first-served reservations.  Please call us to save your place!

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Thank you!