Encountering vintage sewing machines so tightly seized that even the handwheel refuses to budge is a common occurrence. Typically, these frozen machines can be loosened
More >>I bought the Kenmore 158.1262181 because it’s an odd machine. At first glance it looks pretty normal, but this machine uses a tilted Rotary hook,
More >>Pictorial This is a pretty, full sized made in Japan type 15 straight stitch machine. It’s one of the more upscale Singer model 15 “Clones”,
More >>Pictorial Manufactured in Japan for Kenmore by Jaguar/Maruzen in 1974-75 A good and solidly built Kenmore multi stitch. Specifications Brand Kenmore Model 158.14301 Manufactured By
More >>This is one of the lightweight portable 3/4 sized machines sold by Sears/Kenmore often referred to as the Mini-Kenny. The Mini-Kenny is often compared to
More >>Pictorial Made in Japan for Sears/Kenmore by Maruzen in 1969-1970. It’s an all metal multi stitch machine weighing in at a healthy 37.2 pounds. It
More >>This Necchi was manufactured in Taiwan by the Riccar sewing machine company in the mid to late 80’s. Riccar also made a very similar machine
More >>The Kenmore 148.15600 is one of my “Go To” machines. It’s a portable machine that can be converted to free arm by removing the bed
More >>Pictorial Kenmore 158.1345381 Ultra-Stitch 8 Introduced in 1981, manufactured in Taiwan for Kenmore by Jaguar/Maruzen. As you can tell from the name this machine came
More >>A no-frills straight stitch and zig zag sewing machine with adjustments for stitch width, length, and a Left, Middle, and Right needle positions. This machine’s
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