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my 2 babies (vintage machines)
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I bought an old Kenmore from a yard sale last year, it sat in my house for several months before I finally got around to cleaning it and experimenting (did not come with manual).... it sews like a dream, and I have put away my White... this Kenmore cost me $30.00...what a prize! Turns out she was born in 1972
[ATTACH=CONFIG]298760[/ATTACH] Also, friend gave me her grandmother's sewing machine... here it is.. I have no idea how old she is, can't find any information on her... but she works...needs a LOT of TLC, but she does work [ATTACH=CONFIG]298761[/ATTACH] |
Looks like your Emerson is a clone of the Singer Model 15. Here is an article about these machines from Sew-Classic Blog. http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/12/...-15-clone.aspx
Enjoy your new toys. |
Your Kenmore is very similar to my 1803 - if you look under the bed on the front edge, there should be a metal plate that says "158.XXXXX" and the first 2, 3 or 4 digits after the period are the common model name.
My 1803 is the best free-motion quilter in the herd - and it does so many neat things, you'll be amazed. :) You can find complete sets of attachments and design cams and feet on eBay for $30-40 including shipping. (the shipping is the most expensive part) |
Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
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Your Kenmore is very similar to my 1803 - if you look under the bed on the front edge, there should be a metal plate that says "158.XXXXX" and the first 2, 3 or 4 digits after the period are the common model name.
My 1803 is the best free-motion quilter in the herd - and it does so many neat things, you'll be amazed. :) You can find complete sets of attachments and design cams and feet on eBay for $30-40 including shipping. (the shipping is the most expensive part) |
Beautiful machines!
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I have a Kenmore 1815 which is very similar to your 1803. It is one of my favorite machines and I love the designs that came on the cams. The only thing I'm not crazy about is the left needle position for straight stitch, but I've learned to live with it.:)
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Originally Posted by annthreecats
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Looks like your Emerson is a clone of the Singer Model 15. Here is an article about these machines from Sew-Classic Blog. http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/12/...-15-clone.aspx
Enjoy your new toys. |
You are welcome to post a picture of your clone on http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...p-t164361.html I think there is a link to a manual and toward the end Muv has a video how to thread it.
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Kim, I have that exact Kenmore machine and if you would like, I can copy the manual and send it to you. You can PM me if you want a copy of it.
Originally Posted by Kim Bohannon
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I bought an old Kenmore from a yard sale last year, it sat in my house for several months before I finally got around to cleaning it and experimenting (did not come with manual).... it sews like a dream, and I have put away my White... this Kenmore cost me $30.00...what a prize! Turns out she was born in 1972
[ATTACH=CONFIG]298760[/ATTACH] Also, friend gave me her grandmother's sewing machine... here it is.. I have no idea how old she is, can't find any information on her... but she works...needs a LOT of TLC, but she does work [ATTACH=CONFIG]298761[/ATTACH] |
I've never used a Kenmore but they look very sturdy. A friend whose husband's 85-year-old aunt had to go into a home left a Kenmore machine in her stuff and our friend said she's going to try and get it working. I would think it would run just fine but maybe need a good cleaning and some tension adjustment. I told her if she dosen't like it, I'd take it!
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