Hello ... Old woman in comfortable shoes
09-05-2025, 03:26 PM
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Denver, CO
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The stitch length can be adjusted with the lever on the pillar. There are times when the feed dogs don't go all the way through the cycle, but that is probably just because of oil that has hardened. Hopefully the fresh oil you have used has helped.
It looks like you got a good manual, not the one suggested in the other forum.
When you get to the end of sewing, rotate the hand wheel until the take up lever is at the top of the machine. Lift the presser foot. and draw the fabric and thread to the back. Many have recommended that the threads should be about 3 inches long behind the presser foot. If the threads are too short, when you start sewing they will get messed up. Some have recommended that you hold both threads behind the presser foot when you begin to sew.
Have fun learning to sew.
10-12-2025, 05:00 PM
#22
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,520
Welcome, I'm glad you got it moving and are interested in getting it back to doing what it was meant to do.
I don't do Facebook, but I have had heard good things about a couple of groups. I believe the one for Kenmore machines that you want is https://www.facebook.com/groups/680558488716580
There is another one for Vintage Sewing Machines (non-Singer) https://www.facebook.com/groups/821555271188096 that I have heard good things about and has a lot of manuals.
I don't do Facebook, but I have had heard good things about a couple of groups. I believe the one for Kenmore machines that you want is https://www.facebook.com/groups/680558488716580
There is another one for Vintage Sewing Machines (non-Singer) https://www.facebook.com/groups/821555271188096 that I have heard good things about and has a lot of manuals.
I am currently sewing on a vintage Kenmore. Not as popular as Singer, but in my experience they’re really good machines . I’ve sewed on several over the years.
10-30-2025, 01:02 AM
#24
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Join Date: Oct 2025
Posts: 4
If you happen to be on Facebook, there are sites devoted to just Kenmore machines, as well as vintage sewing machines and Japanese-made machines.
Your machine was very well made, so she worth the effort to get her going. I have my first Kenmore from 1979, and she's wonderful!
Your machine was very well made, so she worth the effort to get her going. I have my first Kenmore from 1979, and she's wonderful!
