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Tue, Sep 13, 05 at 7:42
| Hi all,
I'm new. I have temperarily borrowed my neighbors Sears/Kenmore sewing machine. It is an older model. Model # 158. Anyhow, it is set up differently than my Brother machine. I have no clue where to start on threading it, and getting it going! It seems like its really in good condition for how old it may be.I have searched the web endlessly. All I have found was sites selling the instruction manuals. All I want to do is thread it and sew some p.j. pants for my kids. :-( Thanks to anyone that can and is willing to help!!!! XoXoXo Christysloved |
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- Posted by shadylady2u (My Page) on Tue, Sep 13, 05 at 8:04
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- Posted by christysloved (My Page) on Tue, Sep 13, 05 at 18:30
| Wow, and I searched for hours the other day! Thanks so much for your concern and response! It helped me alot! XoXoXo Christy |
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| Anyone, We just got at a tag sale the Kenmore model #158.1255180 and can't get the bobbin to work. I've never seen the drop in style and need help with it!!! If anyone can help...I have a 12 year old that can't wait to learn to sew!!! Many Thanks, Lisa |
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| On drop in bobbins you usually hold the thread end in your right hand. Drop the bobbin in and pull the thread towards you and then to the left. It should then catch behind the little clasp on the bobbin case. Colleen |
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- Posted by janetl2222 (My Page) on Wed, Dec 27, 06 at 1:25
| Here is a link that might be useful: Kenmore 158 Sewing Machine Owners Manual |
Here is a link that might be useful: Kenmore Sewing Machine Instruction Manual
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- Posted by stitchntime9 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 28, 06 at 21:45
| I would refer to the Sew in USA site. The last site is probably selling illegal copies on e-bay. I would have tag sale machine checked out thoroughly before letting the 12 year old near it. If you tell her it's being checked for proper operation and her safety, I think she will understand she has to wait...if she doesn't understand the wait, she doesn't get near the machine until she matures more as sewing machines are not toys with a lot of technical items and skills to learn. If the machine checks out with minor repairs/tuneup, order a manual and extra bobbins from Sears Parts if the machine checks out. I don't think they cost that much and have good instructions when reading and practicing the manual. |
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- Posted by Andy Barringer(AndyBrrngr@yahoo.com) onFri, May 20, 11 at 22:58
| I HAVE AN OLD SEARS KENMORE SEWING MACHINE IN A CABNET THAT LEFTS UP AND YOU PUT A BOARD UNDER IT TO KEEP IT UP .... MODEL # 158 . 17300 SERIAL # 0032552 COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW OLD IT IS AND WHAT IT IS WORTH ? |
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- Posted by shadylady2u (My Page) on Sat, May 21, 11 at 15:58
| From what I can find, it's from 1975. Unfortunately, Kenmore's don't hold much value, except to their owners. I'd say about $10. However, some collectors may pay more, especially if there's accessories that come with it. |
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- Posted by Judi(judiandbear@yahoo.com) onSat, Jun 11, 11 at 17:34
| Have kenmore how do you set the stitch |
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- Posted by Beth Nichol(bbnichol0@hotmail.com) onThu, Jul 14, 11 at 13:00
| Kenmore Model #158. 17820 Serial # 0024658 Looking for a manual. Given the machine with no manual-would like to acquire a manual. Beth |
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- Posted by soonergrandmom (My Page) on Sat, Jul 23, 11 at 21:10
| I have been happy with most Kenmore appliances that I have owned, but hated the only Kenmore sewing machine I ever owned. I bought it as a new maching but thought it was totally worthless and gave it away. |
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