Kenmore ?
08-20-2013, 11:45 AM
#22
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At the front of the machine beneath the sewing platform you'll find the complete number of your machine.
To get the top off, cover a screwdriver with a piece of fabric, slip it under the edge of the top, and gently pry it upwards. I work from the back of the machine "just in case".
I wouldn't get rid of the Kenmore until you're positive you don't want it. 12 stitches to the inch is the max on mine, but I'm fine with that.
To get the top off, cover a screwdriver with a piece of fabric, slip it under the edge of the top, and gently pry it upwards. I work from the back of the machine "just in case".
I wouldn't get rid of the Kenmore until you're positive you don't want it. 12 stitches to the inch is the max on mine, but I'm fine with that.
10-06-2013, 06:51 PM
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Cricket,
My bought my Kenmore 158.17600 new in 1977. It does the prettiest satin stitch you'll ever see. 12 stitches per inch is definitely not right. You should be able to get 30ish. It probably does need an adjustment.
Cathy
My bought my Kenmore 158.17600 new in 1977. It does the prettiest satin stitch you'll ever see. 12 stitches per inch is definitely not right. You should be able to get 30ish. It probably does need an adjustment.
Cathy
Originally Posted by cricket_iscute
I appreciate reading your views on this thread. I was given a Kenmore 158.??? in a good cabinet and I have partially meched it (haven't got the top off yet- how does it come off?) It is in reasonable shape but the reverse button is damaged, but works. I have all the cams and the instruction book. It's one of 30 machines I have and use, and has decorative stitches the others don't have. When I did the first maintenance, I was impressed with the engineering. It's my first Kenmore and I understand the 158 series is very good? When I pieced my first quilt on it, I was disappointed because the smallest stitch seems to be 12 stitches to an inch, and I prefer 20 or even 30 that vintage Singers can offer for piecing quilts. I had to either back tack or sew over every seam. I have not tried to quilt on it; has anyone quilted on a Kenmore?
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