Do You Have an Old Sear Kenmore Sewing Machine?
11-12-2013, 11:22 PM
#61
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I have a kenmore 1030... I haven't used it very much.. but it is just a beautiful little machine with the prettiest roses imbossed on the case. Pretty vintage green color. I was able to download the manual off the internet.. I've never seen a case with roses molded in like this. Anyone have/use this machine??
11-13-2013, 03:16 AM
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I have a Kenmore model 1941 that my darling dad bought for me on 7/5/77 for $386.84. I still have the original bill of sale. Through the years I have had other machines but I have always come back to this workhorse. I knew even then that an all metal construction machine would outlast any plastic wonder that is manufactured today.
Keep those all metal Kenmore's ladies!! These are the machines that can be handed down to generations to come.
Keep those all metal Kenmore's ladies!! These are the machines that can be handed down to generations to come.
11-13-2013, 04:56 AM
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I have two Kenmores and love them both, they are work horses and are very user friendly. I took the oldest one (mid seventies) in for repair of the cams section and the repair man said to never sell it as I would never get what it is worth, that they just don't make these sturdy machines any longer.
11-13-2013, 09:07 AM
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I have a model 158-(something) in a cabinet - got it at a Restore for $50. Poor thing was seized from sitting. It took me well over an hour of oiling and moving "the joints" to get her back into mobility. Love that machine. I have other more modern machines but I like this one as well. Came with some "cams" for fancy stitches - amazing what was considered "fancy stitching" in those days compared to what we have now. Love it, glad I got it.
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11-13-2013, 10:37 AM
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My Kenmore is a 1956 model, all metal, with cams for decorative stitches. It was in a portable case when it was new but is now in a cabinet. It weighs about 40 pounds. It is a wonderful machine. It has been in the shop three times in the 60 + years I've had it and then only for cleaning. You got bargain. dnf
11-13-2013, 12:31 PM
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I had one given to me at 18, so that is 34 yrs ago..it had pattern cams in the front so one could do decorative stitches. the machine was heavy as all heck. It cost me about 100 a year to have it fixed near the end because the tension always dropped off over lots of use and time. It was worth every penny it was an amazingly grand work horse. wish I still had it. my x traded it in for a Viking and boy did I hate that new fancy machine. My bet is you get the machine serviced and you truly will love it. simple machine but why do you think people collect all the old machines? they ae reliable and strong machines. get it fixed you will love it.
02-02-2015, 02:44 PM
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I purchased my Kenmore 158.19142 in 1977 when pregnant with my second daughter. It is the only sewing machine I have ever owned. Have had it serviced ONCE and that was just a tune up a couple years ago when I decided to start sewing again after about 10 years. Currently making quilts for the grandkids and want to learn free motion quilting, etc. Has anyone been fortunate enough to find a generic walking foot and/or a free motion presser foot that will work on this model? I recently purchased the Generic Plaid WAlking Foot that was advertised to work on my machine but it doesn't work. Wish companies wouldn't advertise things that are incorrect. Would love some feedback!
02-02-2015, 02:54 PM
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I bought a Kenmore walking foot years ago for my Kenmore, which was a 158. something. It's a big klunky thing, and I bought it from searspartsdirect if my memory serves me right. At that time you could buy anything at all for those machines. Not sure if that's still true. My machine has the super high slant foot.
02-02-2015, 03:00 PM
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My husband gave me a new Kenmore in the late '8os (a 158 model) and I still have it. My sewing machine guy who serviced it (first time in its life, two years ago) said it's a very good machine. It sews through anything and is just plain easy to use, good and sturdy. I won't part with it even though I sew most often on a little Janome DC 1050. Can't say enough good about Kenmore.
02-02-2015, 03:52 PM
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My DH brought home a Kenmore this weekend. I was all happy and everything til he told me how he got it. I'm like no no no. One of the guys who works for him let DH have it and all the attachments and the manual for $50.00. Told DH his wife hasn't used if for awhile (?). How long was awhile? Told him to call the guy and found out his wife nearly shot him. She didn't know he sold it AND for $50.00. I want an extra sewing machine for a back up but there's no way I'm keeping this one. DH called and we took it back to her. We got our money back (that wasn't the point) she needed her sewing machine. Dh looked at me and said "Guess next time I'll ask why it's being sold and does the owner know it's being sold."
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