Singer Portable Electric Sewing Machine Model 221-1, commonly known as the Featherweight. Whatever its official name, the Featherweight was (and still is) such a popular sewing machine that whole books have been written about it. Nancy Johnson-SrebroÂÂÂA?s book, Featherweight 221 - The Perfect Portable And Its Stitches Across History, Expanded Third Edition, states that ÂÂÂA?The many who are fortunate enough to own a Featherweight sewing machine possess a true American treasure. Most are still whirring away in sewing rooms and seminars across the country; others are valued for their comparative rarity and enjoy ÂÂÂA?collector status.ÂÂÂA? Treat them with honor and love. Without a doubt, they are symbols of the last generation of American craftsmanship!ÂÂÂA? The Singer 221-1 is still one of the most sought after sewing machines by professional sewers and collectors, and has the distinct honor of being one of the best sewing machines ever made. Singer built it to last a lifetime, but as it turns out, these machines last for several lifetimes. This one is ready and waiting to begin its new life with you. (The case is a bit worn, as pictured.)