Yes, I have an older Kenmore as well - not used much anymore, except
for really heavy-duty stuff I don't want to risk my fancy computer
machine on. Main reason I went away from it was it was one of that
short time period of the "Super Hi-Bar" foot shank - meaning if Sears
didn't make a foot for it, you were SOL. My sewing needs had
progressed to where I needed the other feet.
Sandy
At 01:24 PM 2/7/2012, you wrote:
I'd like to second the old Kenmore machines of the late 70's are
workhorses. I was given one for my 8th grade graduation. I have sewn many a
delicate wedding gown and delicates to tent repairs and leather. It is an
all metal workhorse. I have had it actually repaired twice in my life. I
just got a new machine with all the bells and whistles more because I
wanted it then needed but the repair shop insisted I should hang on to the
kenmore because it's a solid machine. Clearly the different years are
vastly different and not the same at all. I would recommend one because
they are so simple to use. All the new Kenmores are awful, all plastice
Oh and Hi everyone :)
Tanya
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