This is one of the Kenmores that I bought last week. It is just like the 1760 but without cams. I bought this because I love the 1760. I have this machine in pristine condition, in a case, with a buttonholer. I am saving it for my daughter-in law should she ever decide she wants a machine. I bought this one because it is a really good machine and I know that somewhere I can find someone who will be able to use it. I consider a free arm, zig zag and stretch stitches to be essential for modern sewing. I would buy another of these in a heart beat.
I need to service it, get a couple of feet (straight stitch and zipper) and make a bag for it. Then it will be ready to go.
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Kenmore 158.19412 |
When I saw this machine last week, I knew right away that it is a good machine and I did not quibble over the asking price. I knew it is well worth it. I don't plan to "flip" this machine in the sense that I will make some money on it. I will service it and then pass it along for what I have in it. I feel no real attachment to this machine unlike some of the others I have . (Think of Irene, Rose, Jezebell, the 301s, the 201s , the Brother, Queenie, The Class 15 clone, Herald) I just really love it. I want someone who needs a good machine to have the same pleasure. Or I can use it in class.
It's just hard to pass up a good machine, isn't it. My husband has been enabling me to the point that Saturday, he looked for, found a machine (a modern 3/4 size Janome 3125), put it in a cart, rolled the cart to find me, then we found an outlet to try it, then he smiled at me and said, 'Keep it,or put it back'? I said, 'You are quite the enabler, you know', and then he said, 'Do you want me to quit? I can quit if you want me to...' and I said, 'No, I don't want you to'.
ReplyDeleteWe are hopeless. ....Have a great week!
Ps...I kept the machine! =-)
ReplyDeleteone of my favorite as well, love kenmores, wait a minute love sewing machines
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I have a similar model Kenmore.
ReplyDeleteMine is a 158.1946. I love it!
What's not to love about an all metal free arm?!
I've had mine for 35 plus years. I used to sew every day when my kids were little and I still sew a lot. This machine has been wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have this model . . . what year is it?
ReplyDeleteProbably 1970 something
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