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Surprisingly, I did perform a Google search and it came up with nothing obvious, except patent details (I figured asking you would save the time of interpreting these)
EDIT: Did a search on models that have it and DL'd a manual for it. Here is a paragraph from a Singer industrial manual
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That sounds like an advertisement for my Elna 62C. The presser foot does work exactly like that and was fine for sewing everything from leather belts to silk organza wedding dresses. But for that very reason, it does not quilt well.
I love learning new things like this! Thanks ManicMike.
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I've been fighting with a Kenmore 158.90 - not intuitive. I finally found a video on Utube to figure out how the disks work - well sort of... The stitch length stuck on really short stitches. The disk reader didn't seem to do one of it's tracks well. T-F everywhere. Sewed and sewed and sewed with that machine - Running it in reverse a while did something - I don't know what but the foward stitches are now the right length. I can't tell how much time I've spent on that machine but I know it is a lot. It now sews a nice long stitch. The disks work. There are quite a few weird adjustments but I think I have it figured out. It does a good variety of stitches. I was surprised that none of the disks do a hem stitch or any multi-step zig zag stitches. Some of the disks do a really long few stitches then go into a little decoration. I think those could be cute on straight quilting - it could have intermittent little designs. You can make the designs farther apart and longer but not wider by changing either one of the two settings for the disks or by the stitch length. Does anybody have one of these machines? How do you like it? Any tips?
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Steve,
Congratulations to your daughter and to you! Although not an attorney myself, I have worked in the field of law for more than 40 years, the last 29 of which have been at the same firm. I realize that there are less than ethical attorneys, but there are far more who are honest, hard-working citizens who contribute a lot to their communities. There are lots of jokes about attorneys -- but it is a noble profession. It's not easy to graduate from law school!
I know you are proud of your daughter! Again, congratulations!
Jeanette Frantz
Congratulations to your daughter and to you! Although not an attorney myself, I have worked in the field of law for more than 40 years, the last 29 of which have been at the same firm. I realize that there are less than ethical attorneys, but there are far more who are honest, hard-working citizens who contribute a lot to their communities. There are lots of jokes about attorneys -- but it is a noble profession. It's not easy to graduate from law school!
I know you are proud of your daughter! Again, congratulations!
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Kenmore 158
Miriam
Do you have a manual? The one I got yesterday is my 1st of this type, it's a 158.1814, don't know how different that is from yours, but I got it because it had all 3 boxes of attachments and a manual. (monogrammer too, but I haven't tried that yet) At first it wasn't zigging at all, but the TF broke it loose, then it was reading to find the proper setting on stitch modifier knob. Does yours have such a control?
Jim
Do you have a manual? The one I got yesterday is my 1st of this type, it's a 158.1814, don't know how different that is from yours, but I got it because it had all 3 boxes of attachments and a manual. (monogrammer too, but I haven't tried that yet) At first it wasn't zigging at all, but the TF broke it loose, then it was reading to find the proper setting on stitch modifier knob. Does yours have such a control?
Jim
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Charlee,
It's good to see you on the QB again. You are always missed when you're not there. I am really sorry that your sister got hurt -- and no, of course, you wouldn't wish that kind of pain on her. As you said, some good did come out of it! Sure hope there's no repetition for you or any of your family! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Wishing you the best for the Christmas season!J
Jeanette Frantz
It's good to see you on the QB again. You are always missed when you're not there. I am really sorry that your sister got hurt -- and no, of course, you wouldn't wish that kind of pain on her. As you said, some good did come out of it! Sure hope there's no repetition for you or any of your family! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Wishing you the best for the Christmas season!J
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Miriam
Do you have a manual? The one I got yesterday is my 1st of this type, it's a 158.1814, don't know how different that is from yours, but I got it because it had all 3 boxes of attachments and a manual. (monogrammer too, but I haven't tried that yet) At first it wasn't zigging at all, but the TF broke it loose, then it was reading to find the proper setting on stitch modifier knob. Does yours have such a control?
Jim
Do you have a manual? The one I got yesterday is my 1st of this type, it's a 158.1814, don't know how different that is from yours, but I got it because it had all 3 boxes of attachments and a manual. (monogrammer too, but I haven't tried that yet) At first it wasn't zigging at all, but the TF broke it loose, then it was reading to find the proper setting on stitch modifier knob. Does yours have such a control?
Jim
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Kenmores are not intuitive machines. You really need to have a manual and follow the instructions to the letter to get them to work. One step at a time. There is a little chart with each stitch in the book that tells you how to set the machine to get the stitch you want. What foot to use, what throat plate, what cam, what setting on each knob and / or levers. They need to be exact.
"IF" the machine is not seized up and is functioning properly following the directions will give you the stitches you expect. If you don't follow the instructions, weird things can happen.
Joe
"IF" the machine is not seized up and is functioning properly following the directions will give you the stitches you expect. If you don't follow the instructions, weird things can happen.
Joe
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Universal Deluxe Zig Zag Machine Model KZM
Not too long ago, I posted that I had my Mama's Universal Deluxe Zig Zag Machine, Model KZM although it was stored at my brother's. A board member needed a copy of the manual and my brother finally sent it to me. I tried to find the posts but no luck and I thought we had PM'd, too. So much for my brain power lately!
If anyone of you need a copy of the manual, I will be glad to make a copy and send it to you. Just PM me!
Carolyn
If anyone of you need a copy of the manual, I will be glad to make a copy and send it to you. Just PM me!
Carolyn
I hope you are doing well!
I just stumbled onto your comment pasted above and would like to enquire if your offer still stands. I have a wonderful Royal Deluxe Zig Zag Machine model KZM. It belonged to my grandmother who gave it to me some 20 years or more ago (we used to sew together). We really only used straight stitching when we sewed together so I have no idea what all of the other capabilities of the machine really are. I have been unable to find a manual for the make of the machine, but it looks so much like the Universal Deluxe Zig Zag Machine that I believe the manuals must be interchangeable. Please let me know if you still have your manual and if you are willing to copy it for me.
Warmest of holiday season wishes and kindest regards,
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