The thing about the Kenmore brand is, it's just that--a brand, not a manufacturer. Sears has used the name for years, but their appliances are manufactured to their specifications by various big or small firms. Who knows how many different companies have made "Kenmore" machine over the years?
In general, what I've found with Kenmore appliances, is buy the top level that Sears offers, and you will be happy. Anything else, take your chances! Again in general, buy a Bernina sewing machine and you will be happy with it. Swiss engineering and attention to detail, plus their oscillating bobbin (not available on all models) make for a very good stitch, for a very long time. Kim -----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 11:25 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine I'm amazed. . . the Kenmore was my mother's machine which I learned to hate -- literally chewed up anything with a soft hand, and refused crossed seams completely. ==Marjorie Wilser _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
