Featherweight Maintenance Workshop 2026

This one day maintenance workshop is for Singer 221 or 222 (Featherweight) vintage machines only. This is a hands-on and informational workshop. Workshop taught by Sarah Baker: FeatherweightSarah. Call or text Sarah with questions. 713-443-8117 or featherweightsarah@gmail.com

Bloom Haven Retreat Center, 315 Main St., Syracuse, NE.

10am-5pm

Lunch Included

$125

You will learn (but not limited to):

Featherweight history

Cleaning, oiling, and lubricating gears and motor

Tension adjustments

Stitch formation

Cleaning and polishing machine

• Attendees will need a featherweight sewing machine in good working order, including bobbin case, bobbin and foot controller (machines that require actual repair are not suitable for class)

• 2 Screwdrivers: 1 that fits small precision-size screws, and 1 that fits screw heads like the spool pin on top of the machine (Wera brand tools are highly recommended!)

• Old towel to place machine during workshop

• Flashlight

• Bobbin tension meter

• 2 spools of same weight, different color thread to test tension and stitching + scrap fabric

• Small scissors

• Lubricant for motor & gears, suitable for vintage machines (like “Sew-Retro” grease from The Featherweight Shop)

• Notepad and pen

Optional items:

Apron

Nitrile or rubber gloves if skin sensitive to kerosene

Small bowl to keep loose parts

Featherweight owner’s manual

Provided on the day of workshop:

Kerosene

Sewing machine oil

(photos of tools, maintenance items, books taken from The Featherweight Shop website 2026)