My sears kenmore sewing machine
#55
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Hi there,
I received this machine last night and I can't seem to work it :( I must admit I work a few times with a sewing machine and gave up right away since the thread would break off as soon as I press gently the pedal. I can't seem to figure out how to use it even if I follow the manual maybe it's the wording perhaps? Who knows. I can't seem to make it work but the person that I got it from had it working just fine, but as soon as I tried, it went nuts on me :(
Anyone would be willing to help me with my problems please?
I am even wondering if I should get a brand new machine that can do what I need. I want to do totes, bags, wallets and things like that. Some may require few layers of fabric.
thank you for your help!
Melanie
I received this machine last night and I can't seem to work it :( I must admit I work a few times with a sewing machine and gave up right away since the thread would break off as soon as I press gently the pedal. I can't seem to figure out how to use it even if I follow the manual maybe it's the wording perhaps? Who knows. I can't seem to make it work but the person that I got it from had it working just fine, but as soon as I tried, it went nuts on me :(
Anyone would be willing to help me with my problems please?
I am even wondering if I should get a brand new machine that can do what I need. I want to do totes, bags, wallets and things like that. Some may require few layers of fabric.
thank you for your help!
Melanie
#57
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 3
I might be missing a turning point or not the right direction, I will try redoing it once again tonight, as soon as I get home. How tight would I want the knobs if I want a tight enough thread?
When I started it worked okay for less and 1 inch then went bazerk, and when you look under the fabric, the thread is all bunched up. Then I tried putting the thread all back on the path then I started up again and it breaks as soon as it goes in the fabric.
I am very new to this now, I have tried to contact few sewing companies in the area and so far no one offers classes for beginners until next months, :( I'd like to sew neat things for the summer :)
thanks!
melanie
When I started it worked okay for less and 1 inch then went bazerk, and when you look under the fabric, the thread is all bunched up. Then I tried putting the thread all back on the path then I started up again and it breaks as soon as it goes in the fabric.
I am very new to this now, I have tried to contact few sewing companies in the area and so far no one offers classes for beginners until next months, :( I'd like to sew neat things for the summer :)
thanks!
melanie
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I would set the tension of the machine at the loosest point then turn it a 1/4 turn and see what happens. If it is still loose (bunched up threads under the fabric) I would go up a number and try it again. If it breaks or is too tight then go down a number. The top needs to match the bottom thread tension.
Billy
Billy
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Hey quilter, yes you do have a 1973 Kenmore Model 1703. It was manufactured by Jaguar for Sears to be badged as a Kenmore. At the same time Jaguar was also producing machines for White.
I have a chart that dates and tells the manufacturer of the Sears machines from 1934 to 1978(?) saved from some research I was doing for my 1963 Kenmore. So I can date them for you if you want me to.
Billy
I have a chart that dates and tells the manufacturer of the Sears machines from 1934 to 1978(?) saved from some research I was doing for my 1963 Kenmore. So I can date them for you if you want me to.
Billy
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