kenmore zizag model 85 or 158.850
#26
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I have the same machine (one of many). It's a low shank vertical. You are lucky, as most any low shank feet will work. You can buy a set of snap on feet and a holder for them for under $13 from Sew Classic.
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Low-Shan...t-SCF5011L.htm
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Low-Shan...t-SCF5011L.htm
Originally Posted by marydent
No they are the old screw on.I have called sears as I thought they could help me.The gentlemen wanted to know if it was high or low shank.And if it was vertical or horizontal.To which I have no clue....
#27
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No, use sewing machine oil. Better yet, get some Triflow, a synthetic lubricant, which will not gum up the works. Just be sure to shake it well. Sometimes you can find it in bike shops or gun shops. I ordered from Amazon.
Originally Posted by marydent
I bought all purpose oil.Is that O.K? I'm new to these old machines.Thankyou for your help.
#28
Hi! Welcome to the board.
The machine is late 50's. I bought one a bit ago at a yard sale. (It will go to my daughter when we visit her.) Sears has a site online. At one point I discovered a chart there for dating the machines, but seem to have misplaced the bookmark, sorry. (Not the best on computers. :roll: ) There are all kinds of attachments available for the machine - the box that was with this machine (box labeled sears - attachments labeled greist) includes a binder, hemming foot, seam guage, edge stitcher, ruffler, and some other things I haven't fully identified. Have fun experimenting! You will love your new machine. And be sure to join the crew in the vintage sewing machine shop. You can learn a lot about older machines there.
The machine is late 50's. I bought one a bit ago at a yard sale. (It will go to my daughter when we visit her.) Sears has a site online. At one point I discovered a chart there for dating the machines, but seem to have misplaced the bookmark, sorry. (Not the best on computers. :roll: ) There are all kinds of attachments available for the machine - the box that was with this machine (box labeled sears - attachments labeled greist) includes a binder, hemming foot, seam guage, edge stitcher, ruffler, and some other things I haven't fully identified. Have fun experimenting! You will love your new machine. And be sure to join the crew in the vintage sewing machine shop. You can learn a lot about older machines there.
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