I have been surfing and finding links about the old Featherweight Sewing Machines.
Serial #'s to determine age: http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html
PARTS:
1. Parts / Supplies: http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland.com/store/index.html
2. 221 Parts: http://www.221parts.com/
3. Parts & Accessories: http://www.april1930s.com/
Websites:
Graham Forsdyke: http://www.singer-featherweight.com/index.html
Graham is located in England, and is one of the experts on FWs
Texas: Nova Montgomery: http://www.novamontgomery.com/
Washington State:
Dave McCallum: http://www.featherweight221.com/fwrx/index.html
Dave is located in Washington state. He has a comprehensive book and DVD with step by step care and maintenance instructions. I would recommend you getting one or both.
Glenn Williams: http://pages.suddenlink.net/joyof301s/glenn.htm