Need help with a kenmore 158.12511
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Need help with a kenmore 158.12511
I purchased this machine a goodwill store today, and I can't set it for a straight stitch. It sews a very nice
zig zag. How do I set it indicators for a straight stitch? The machine is nice and I would love to know
how to set the indicators. If you could help, I would really appreciate it. Thank you
zig zag. How do I set it indicators for a straight stitch? The machine is nice and I would love to know
how to set the indicators. If you could help, I would really appreciate it. Thank you
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I Googled images and ran across this QB thread:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t173389.html
See that dial at the upper right that says "stitch selector"? And the one underneath that says "stitch width"? I think if you select a zigzag stitch and set the width to 0, you will get a straight stitch. Worth a try, anyway.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t173389.html
See that dial at the upper right that says "stitch selector"? And the one underneath that says "stitch width"? I think if you select a zigzag stitch and set the width to 0, you will get a straight stitch. Worth a try, anyway.
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I don't know whether you can drop the feed dogs on that model (although I can on my old Kenmore, which is about 3 years older that yours). You may be able to adjust the pressure regulator enough to do FMQ. Here's a link for the manual for the 158.12512, which is essentially the same as your machine. http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_...M/1009324L.pdf
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