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adjustable presser foot pressure (Moderated by Sharon1952, EleanorSews)
Posted on: 4/25/12 11:16 AM ET
Hi, I was looking for either a singer 201 or a singer featherweight but dont knoe if the singer featherweight has adjustable presser foot pressure. Or any other thing that can be helpful.
Any help will be appreciated.
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Any help will be appreciated.
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Bernina 200E, 750E, 1150MDC, Babylock Evolution, BLCS2, Juki 2010q, Simplicity Blindsticher.
Posted on: 4/25/12 12:55 PM ET
The featherweight does have adjustable foot pressure, Singer had it on almost all of their vintage machines.
Posted on: 4/25/12 1:58 PM ET
They both adjust and the 201 has dropping feed dogs too. I think the deciding factor between the 2 is if you want portable or not, if you need the larger harp space, and the 201 has a potted motor so it has a bit more piercing power than the featherweight and no belt to mess with.
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Posted on: 4/25/12 2:35 PM ET
In reply to misskira
Yes they both have adjustable presser foot pressure. Comparing a 221 to a 201 (or a 15-91 which is similar) you have a potted motor, thus no belt to adjust/replace - as misskira already pointed out - and also a larger harp area. The FW can do almost anything the 201 or 15-91 can do but when it comes to large, bulky items - like a quilt for example - the FW is just too small for easy maneuvering. For regular garment sewing, though, there would be very little difference.
If price is a primary consideration, then keep in mind that the FW will cost more than a 201 (while a 201 costs more than a 15-91). All are fine machines with similar features and interchangeable feet and attachments.
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If price is a primary consideration, then keep in mind that the FW will cost more than a 201 (while a 201 costs more than a 15-91). All are fine machines with similar features and interchangeable feet and attachments.
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Posted on: 4/25/12 4:06 PM ET
Thank you ladies that was exactly what I needed to know. Oh one more thing how hard is it to deal with the belt on the FW? The one reason to go with the featherweight would be portability. I really like the 201. Would be ok to want both :), please tell me no!!!
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Bernina 200E, 750E, 1150MDC, Babylock Evolution, BLCS2, Juki 2010q, Simplicity Blindsticher.
Posted on: 4/25/12 4:24 PM ET
YES, it's okay to want both!!!
I love and use both my 221 and 15-91 and wouldn't part with either one of them.
The belt is not a big deal at least in my limited experience. They need to be replaced very infrequently (and fortunately you can still get all parts for any of these machines). Adjusting it isn't difficult, and you don't usually have to do that very often either. The belt isn't a big deal, but with the potted motor you just get that slight advantage of not worrying about it at ALL!
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I love and use both my 221 and 15-91 and wouldn't part with either one of them.
The belt is not a big deal at least in my limited experience. They need to be replaced very infrequently (and fortunately you can still get all parts for any of these machines). Adjusting it isn't difficult, and you don't usually have to do that very often either. The belt isn't a big deal, but with the potted motor you just get that slight advantage of not worrying about it at ALL!
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RunningStitches-mkb.blogspot.com
Posted on: 4/25/12 4:29 PM ET
Well, I'm no help. I have a fw and a 15-91. The 15-91 was my grandmothers, and it's almost tuned up for free motion quilting. Just waiting on new wiring. I bought the featherweight for portability and mostly for quilt piecing. I'm 28, so I figure theyre worth it to me. I have 40-50 years of sewing still ahead of me and if I take care of them, they will likely outlast me. I'm not sure on the belt, but everything else I've done on them has been simple enough. There are so many great blogs and tutorials to show exactly how to maintain these machines. They really are inexpensive to maintain and get parts/attachments for. I like knowing I have them in case my computerized brother goes out on me.
Posted on: 4/25/12 4:31 PM ET
High five lisalu!
Posted on: 4/25/12 5:13 PM ET
In reply to pinkymom
Changing belts on Feathers is extremely easy.
Yes of course you want one (to start with).
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Yes of course you want one (to start with).

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Posted on: 4/25/12 8:32 PM ET
In reply to pinkymom
It's more than ok to want both! I have four Featherweights now, and I swore I only wanted one. Take heed of LynnRowes' warning, they do travel in flocks
I just got a 15-91 and I'm just thrilled with it, it's a very nice machine. I can highly recommend buying both
I just got a 15-91 and I'm just thrilled with it, it's a very nice machine. I can highly recommend buying both
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