Path49, I went to find my manual and determined the Kenmore is a Model 1703, and I think that means 158.1703, a zig zag machine with decorative stitches. Perhaps you might know if that is a correct designation, with the 158 in front of the 1703? The manual does say that the red mark on the stitch length control does support satin stitching, and maybe that means it will do smaller stitches than 12 per inch. Does that apply to straight stitching? I've only done one quilt on this machine, and that was because I had to back stitch or go over every line of stitching. Is there something I don't know?
If it will do 20 stitches to the inch, then I will need to find a piecing foot. Do you know where I might find that?
Can you do straight line quilting with your Kenmores? Can you do free motion quilting? Also, would you know if there is an easy way to get the top off the machine so I can finish servicing it?
Thanks,
Cricket