tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post2480272320397288209..comments2024-03-21T23:28:47.123-04:00Comments on My Sewing Machine Obsession: CHAIN CHAIN CHAIN Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285943308096103980noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-54877170652521701942015-03-20T06:08:47.997-04:002015-03-20T06:08:47.997-04:00I have a Kenmore 258.18141 that I just had service...I have a Kenmore 258.18141 that I just had serviced. I didn't like the thread path for the top thread...very stupid. With that said, I still like the machine, especially sewing with knit fabrics. I also have the chain stitch attachment for it, so I find this post very helpful. I have the Singer 600E as well, with the chain stitch attachment, but that machine needs servicing, & I'm not really as huge fan of the Touch & Sew machines anyway. Thanks! :-) <br /><br />MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-56352212409752794122015-03-04T10:58:44.539-05:002015-03-04T10:58:44.539-05:00It appears that the free arm models are excluded f...It appears that the free arm models are excluded from the chain stitch club after checking 1760, 19310, 19311G A Manginnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-19265772071667810432015-03-02T15:22:39.673-05:002015-03-02T15:22:39.673-05:00After reading this post and posts in other places ...After reading this post and posts in other places about the Maruzen built Kenmore 158's I had to have one. I began looking through the searspartsdirect listings for 158 series machines that had the chain stitch attachment in their accessories list. Seems most of the 158.1700 series, all of the 158.1800 series and the 158.1900 series have the chain stitch attachment although the needle plate is wider on the 1900 series. I found a 158.18033 machine in good condition which I now own and am looking forward to happily chain stitching. I'm very impressed with the quality of these machines although the super high shank attachments are becoming difficult to find. Also, was confused by this machine's straight stitch in the left position at first until I figured out that's where it's supposed to be.G A Manginhttp://gmangin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-71357851677677585352015-01-28T19:16:21.337-05:002015-01-28T19:16:21.337-05:00I have wandered down the path of chain stitch sear...I have wandered down the path of chain stitch searching: I own a dead T&S600E with the attachment, I now own the Kenmore attachment and a Kenmore that it won't work with, and I am kicking myself for not spending more time reading on your blog (found this page online searching, now offline selfkicking). <br /><br />I am not giving up but now I have more information, thanks to you.SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-17168576579042406162015-01-09T07:38:23.956-05:002015-01-09T07:38:23.956-05:00Right. Definitely need that hole in the hook. I ...Right. Definitely need that hole in the hook. I don't know if the hooks are interchangeable but one would also need the needle plate insert. Looks like chain stitch capability is not universal.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285943308096103980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-73868616006733941752015-01-08T22:46:53.852-05:002015-01-08T22:46:53.852-05:00Well, I pulled out the chain stitch attachment I h...Well, I pulled out the chain stitch attachment I have and tried to make it work for both my 158.95 and 158.52, but neither of them has the hole in the bobbin case. Now I'm totally bummed!! I have a Singer T&S 603e that chain stitches, but I was looking forward to seeing this work on my Kenmore machines; I really love them! Thanks for the information, I learned something tonight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01048517024718391358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-69975341303175649732014-12-06T08:05:11.728-05:002014-12-06T08:05:11.728-05:00Well that's a new thing to me. Very cool. I do...Well that's a new thing to me. Very cool. I do have a coverstitch machine that chains I think and I had no idea what it would be used for. Of course this is a great reason to find another vintage with that attachment. My husband thanks you. Lol !mssewcrazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610005723483105088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-20236524337035126252014-12-05T12:41:16.794-05:002014-12-05T12:41:16.794-05:00I have an old Singer 600E Touch & Sew that doe...I have an old Singer 600E Touch & Sew that does a fabulous chain stitch. I know some don't like the T & S's but I've never had a problem and I have 3. I also have some of the Kennies that chain but I'm ashamed to admit I've never tried to chain on them :(sewAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114534949874061485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-41285128764060204502014-12-04T21:03:50.504-05:002014-12-04T21:03:50.504-05:00I never could keep a secretI never could keep a secretElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285943308096103980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-8641566668631089172014-12-04T10:18:25.080-05:002014-12-04T10:18:25.080-05:00Nice that the Kenmore has a big flat bed for feedi...Nice that the Kenmore has a big flat bed for feeding the long length of fabric. The chainstitch Singer 24's and W&G's have such teeny beds that are difficult for big projects. Now I'll be looking for that little hole in the hooks of my Kenmores. I've never seen one of those adapters before. Elizabeth you gave us a hint to your quiz question when you mentioned trying to use a Kenmore for chainstitching in a previous post.Pegnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-54685156155351372842014-12-04T08:46:28.021-05:002014-12-04T08:46:28.021-05:00I think that is just the neatest engineering/machi...I think that is just the neatest engineering/machining feat! How elegant a solution. No circuit boards required.Linda Swanekamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291121742617818637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-7221673363558076492014-12-03T23:06:13.355-05:002014-12-03T23:06:13.355-05:00....so NOW I know what to do with that thing!....so NOW I know what to do with that thing!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060985927169723917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-17447430350879840652014-12-03T20:48:03.705-05:002014-12-03T20:48:03.705-05:00I got a Kenmore 158.17530 in November. It came wi...I got a Kenmore 158.17530 in November. It came with cams and that attachment, in the same little gold box. I didn't have a clue what it was. Now I know. My son has the machine (he's trying to decided which of my Kenmore's he wants to keep), so, I'll have him see if it works. I just sent him the link to this post. Thanks.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-55922835208325956732014-12-03T19:33:38.747-05:002014-12-03T19:33:38.747-05:00Interesting. It's like the spider on my Stand...Interesting. It's like the spider on my Standard but I still don't quite have the knack for inserting it easily - and I have the scars to prove it. My instructions do say not to use a long stitch length.<br />Hope you'll show some sample stitches. <br />LillianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com