KAYanEE toy machine, need info.
 

Good Morning, Just purchased a little beauty in a bentwood case yesterday. Does anyone have any information about these? Mine is beige, battery operated, doesn't work but the hand crank turns. Made in Germany, Berlin US.

I think it is a chain stitch. http://www.ehow.com/how_7159976_sing...tructions.html they likely work about the same.

Thanks, I will check out that website, I think it must be also, there is no space for a bobbin thread. Update, it works. DH cleaned the battery connections, all it needs is a little oil and I think it will be fine.

There is not much to it is there?

I can't help you but it is a cute little thing.
Rodney

Cute machine, and nice case!

You are right Miriam. Not much at all. I thought the little hole in the front might be for a presser foot, but it was for a table clamp. There is no needle, it looks like the hole is round not U shaped, are there round sewing needles?

Very cute. According to Singer Sewing Info your Kayanee uses 12x1 or 15x1 (common household needle). If the 15x1 is too big to fit in the needlebar I'd try the 12x1 which has a small round shank.

http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/toys/tsmneedles/

Jon

what a great find! fabulous looking little machine. and so is the interesting quilt it's sitting on :) ...would love to see a pic of that also!

Thanks jlhmnj, that's a terrific website, I've added it to my favorites so I can look at it closer. I am going to be on the lookout for these toys since this one was such a lucky find.

Thanks rogequilter for the comment on the top. I either found that pattern here or on pintrest It's either called swallows or blackbirds. As you can see its a drunkard' path variation with an appliqued circle (head). Not photo yet, I am waiting to quilt it. I'll post when it's done.

I have a similar one. It does the chain stitch so it does not have a bobbin. I still have mine but it's blue. Mine did not have the wooden top on it. The home in the center front is for a special shaped clamp that holds the machine to the table so you can turn the crank wheel with one hand and hold the fabric with the other.. I have had mine since 3rd grade in 1963.

Wonderful find, love the whole package! I don't see the lids very often for these toy machines. Love the quilt top too!

That is very cute. A friend has collected quite a few toy machines & has them displayed in her quilt shop. Maybe i should hunt for these. They would take up less room & be much lighter to carry. :D

What a nice find! The top is cute!

I agree wit ctrysass2012 that the toy machines look nice when displayed and definitely take up less room :)

Mine is pink and also works. I collect toy and tiny machines. I have them on display in my sewing room. I love these little gems.

Needles and manual for KayanEE Sew Master
 

Does anyone know what needles are used for this little child's machine? Also, does anyone have a manual you would photograph and share with me? I have attached a picture, let me know if you cannot see it. Thank you, Betty

As for the needle see https://www.quiltingboard.com/7327696-post8.html and https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...e-t302020.html It looks like yours would take the 12x1, which are no longer available. I think I'd try a 15x1 first, as suggested above (with flat on right). There are supposed to be substitute needles for 12x1, but I have read various reports about them being different depending on manufacturer and since they are round shank can be rather fiddly to install.

As for threading https://media.hibid.com/img.axd?id=4...OXVjbDccBAPsPj You can't see it, but there is a guide on the nose that it needs to go through before threading the needle from left to right. I looked at it, again, and I'm pretty sure that the thread needs to go under the disc with the spring on it.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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