Janome used to make some Kenmore machines but no longer. I just checked the Sears site and it looks like Sears doesn't sell any sewing machines at all, Kenmore or others. A conglomerate called SVP owns the name and mfg. facilities which make Singer, Viking and Pfaff. I highly doubt that they are made in the same factory, and even if they are they are made to different standards. Bernina contracts out the Bernette line. Last I heard they were made by Janome, but that could have changed by now. I just realized today that Sears does not sell any sewing machines. At least none came up when I searched the Sears website. It's a shame as Kenmore machines used to sew very well.
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Also, White machines are made by Husqvarrna; Kenmores are made by Janome; Bernettes are made by Bernina.[/QUOTE]