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Old 10-16-2013, 06:00 PM
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I have an idea of your dilemma. I have a Kenmore 158 series machine (my only Kenmore) that was gifted to me in a nice cabinet along with all the cams, some feet, and the pedal. I like the machine but, without a small stitch - smallest is 12 to the inch - I am not going to make quilts on it. I made one, and had to go back and sew over every darn seam or I could have back tacked to begin with. I don't want to do that. It is good for decorative stitches, good for clothes, and people on this site have said what good machines these Kenmores are. I almost gave it away and then couldn't, surprising because I fix and give others away. I don't make clothes all that often, and I do have other machines I could use. I haven't tried to line quilt or fmq on it - has anyone done so on a Kenmore?

So I wonder - why is this such a hard machine to let go? Any ideas?

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Old 10-16-2013, 06:39 PM
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There is a repair person in Western Pa. who may have the petal/cord you need. I will email you direct.
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Old 10-16-2013, 07:23 PM
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I would check with a near by machine repair person. They may have one for sale as they often purchase used machines for hard to find parts on machines that come in for repair.
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Old 10-17-2013, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BettyGee View Post
I sure would exhaust all avenues before I gave up the machine. Great bargain so don't let it get away now.
I agree totally. So many avenues to find used parts today. With a bit of effort, it would be a great machine.
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Old 10-17-2013, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by madamekelly View Post
Post a picture of where the cord plugs into the machine. I also may have a cord for you.
Thanks for the offer. I posted a pick on page 1 of this thread at the bottom of the page.
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Old 10-17-2013, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ragamuffin View Post
There is a repair person in Western Pa. who may have the petal/cord you need. I will email you direct.
Thanks for the lead. I'll try calling if I get the chance in the next day or so.
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Old 10-31-2013, 01:29 AM
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You might also want to check on ebay. There just might be one there and you may get it cheap. However that being said, I would be sure tto check out the serial number or model number that you need for that particular foot, just in case you find one, it is for that machine.
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