Description
This zoom class with Katy will cover the following topics for both the Singer 221 and 222 sewing machines:
- History of Singer and the Featherweight
- Initial overview of Featherweight – things to looks at on a new to you machine, and the tools to use to maintain them
- Cleaning around the handwheel/belt
- Cleaning around the gib hook
- Internal cleaning, lubricating and oiling your machine
- Reviewing the electrical components
- Setting up correct tension and stitch formation
- Cleaning your machine
- Attachment overview
- Q&A session
The class will start at 10:00 am BST on 26/06/21, and will run until around 17:00, with a break for lunch. Note that this class will only be available for people within the UK and European geographic area.
Included in the class ticket is the following:
- Zoom class
- Cleaning buds and brushes
- Empty oil bottle with spout, to help dispense paraffin
- Maintenance log book
- Class workbook as a PDF download
- 10% discount on other purchases from the shop up until 1 month after class – note, not valid on purchase of class tickets
Optional extra purchase 1, screwdrivers and grabbers:
- 1 x Long maintenance screwdriver
- 1 x Orange safety maintenance screwdriver
- 1 x Small maintenance screwdriver
- 1 x Thread grabbers – choose colour when selecting ticket option
Optional extra purchase 2, tune up kit:
- 1 x Tune up kit – please state either 221k or 222k as appropriate in the notes section at checkout
Optional extra purchase 3, screwdrivers, grabbers and tune up kit:
- 1 x Long maintenance screwdriver
- 1 x Orange safety maintenance screwdriver
- 1 x Small maintenance screwdriver
- 1 x Thread grabbers – choose colour when selecting ticket option
- 1 x Tune up kit – please state either 221k or 222k as appropriate in the notes section at checkout
You will need the following to take part in the class:
- 1 featherweight, either 221 or 222, with all parts, including an original bobbin case and empty bobbin
- Sewing machine oil – you may provide your own, or buy from the link, ensuring you select full bottle * included in tune up kit
- Motor lubricant at appropriate melting point – buy from the link if you do not already have some * included in tune up kit
- Bobbin tension meter – you may provide your own, or buy from the link * included in tune up kit
- Paraffin – available from DIY shops, such as B&Q – note that this is called kerosene in the US. UK kerosene is different.
- Small bowl to contain small parts, possibly magnetic
- 2 spools of thread of the same brand, type and weight in 2 contrasting colours
- 2 scraps of fabric in colour which threads will stand out on
- Old towel to work on – note, this will get dirty!
- Bright torch
- Cotton bud with hollow plastic stem, bud cut off
- Paper towels
- Sharpie
Additional items you may find useful:
- Rubber honing stick *included in tune up kit
- Servicing mat – can be used instead of old towel
- Lightbulb removal tool
- Thread jam removal tool
- Right-angled screwdriver
- Hairdryer
- Gloves to keep your hands clean
- Notepad/tablet to take notes
- Apron to save your clothes