Kenmore Rotary Sewing Machine

[@kmann107]

Kind Sir, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and giving clear instructions. I just got this one and the friction rubber is dented like you described from storage. I am ordering one today. I was threading it wrong and didn’t have the bobbin thread caught properly. So, you have helped me immensely. Keep up the good work, please. 😊

[@stevendumont4156]

Awesome, we just bought a 1930s Kenmore e6354 which looks exactly like yours. You're threading up the upper and lower bobbin was perfectly executed! We were struggling with that but now we're sewing away. Thank you for the great instruction!

[@SavoRomo70]

You don't know which I thank you for this video, I really don't dedicate myself to the repair of sewing machines. I am a systems engineer and they asked me to check one which was entangling the thread and in addition to giving it its general service, with its video I was able to thread the sewing machine well and thus I learned a little more. I thank you again and I send you greetings from Mexico City

[@angieeanes54]

Thank you so much for this straightforward video! My father bought me an E-6354 when I was in high school and it sat in his barn for 30 years. I just got it out of the barn last year and fell in love with it but it's so foreign to the computerized machines I've sewn on for the last 20 years. Your video is a god-send!!!!

[@kmann107]

Also, the flat side of needle is to the right for those who can not see the groove like me.

[@adrenalinegroove]

Thank you! I just received one of these and having no working knowledge of how to use one, this has been extremely helpful!

[@denisepettit8534]

I just got one of these machines yesterday and yes, it does have the manual. I am thankful to of found you for you really explain things so nicely and clearly! I am excited to get started making something and your video will help me be more relaxed at getting a go at my first project. I haven't sewn in decades. Wow, that is genius using the masking tape to get the light bulb in. I am writing that down in my notebook of helpful hints. Thank you.

[@peachesfireside178]

I just made an apron for the gal that I bought this machine from. I am looking forward to giving it to her tomorrow. Thank you for showing how to change the stitch length. Very helpful video.

[@zoomzoomboomboom]

You made threading that bobbin case look so easy!!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I have an 117.812, 1948. I've had it over a year. It is my favorite machine to do my quilt piecing on (I have other machines too). It has small feed dog directly in front of the needle in addition to a strong feed dog profile. It pulls material through straight and true. It makes the most perfect stitches. As it is a straight stitch, no extra space for fabric to get sucked into. Fabric following the outer edge of the foot gives a perfect scant 1/4". I have a machined stitch guide and a cool machined stiletto (don't make stuff like that anymore). This machine will be going long after I'm gone. A true work horse. It does one thing and one thing well...perfect straight stitches.

[@sleepygrle6738]

I have a 117-813! I just got it yesterday, it belonged to my great great aunt. My papa gave it to me bc he doesn’t sew and I have an interest in antique things. I wasn’t sure what year my machine was from so from your comment I’m guessing around that time frame. I didn’t get an introduction manual or anything like that hence why I’m watching this video lol.

[@The_SherSher]

I have this same model number (117.812) that I recently acquired from a flea market! This video is so super helpful and has set me up to hem a dress of the lady that sold it to me... she came down on the price in exchange for me to do some alterations for her, and her dress will be the first project on this machine for me!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

@@The_SherSher If you need a manual for it let me know. you can get the Geist fork attachments (The manual is really needed for the attachments which are inscrutable when you look at them). This video shows everything else you need. You will love this machine.

[@The_SherSher]

@@notesfromleisa-land That would be rad, I would super appreciate it, thank you!

[@StevOPelO]

Thank you thank you thank you! Just pulled one from the trash complete with sewing table! Still learning how to use it... Think I need a new friction wheel tho! Awesome

[@augustusd1]

They are available. Just search for Rotary sewing machine friction wheel.

[@bookoobeans]

I just received a 117.551, very similar to this, set in a beautiful table. Your video is very helpful. Thanks for making it!

[@yairgaitangaitan2240]

Thank you sir I was able to use my sewing machine because of you!

[@lorimiller623]

Thanks! I have a similar machine and it's good to have a tutorial. I don't use it often enough to remember threading, etc.

[@CinnamonCandid]

Thanks for this !! Very informative have one of this machines another model I believe but looks a lot the same ❤ might need restoration, what a piece of art

[@johnwoods6751]

You nailed it brother. I really enjoyed the video and learned how to begin tinkering with my machine I just bought at a thrift store. It had all the manuals, but, its like a different language and time., so, thanks a bunch

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Great tutorial, thank you! I just dragged one of these machines home, very different from the class 15’s I’ve always used.

[@JessicaGreinke]

So helpful! Just what I needed to get started!

[@pu6573]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me get my machine up and working again!

[@oldschoolwoolandweavingcen4060]

Thank you. I'm considering purchasing one of these machines and now I know what to expect. :-)

[@mariamarfil1620]

SOS! My Rotary Kenmore 117 only sews backwards. It is too heavy to take it to the shop. I haven’t been lucky to find a technician that would fix it at home.😢 Thank you for this video.

[@augustusd1]

myperfectstitch.blogspot.com/search?q=Backwards

[@genellejohnson]

Thank you! My presser foot won't go up and down. The lever wouldn't lift so I sprayed some oil on the back and finally that moves but the foot doesn't go up and down. Any suggestions?

[@1gypsy731]

Direct Drive and those go through any fabric Do you have a place you know of that still get parts and bobbins which were very different?

[@el_conde_doku]

is the future sewing ,

[@shanikatwana]

Hi, do you have any videos on installing the shuttle race and cover ?

[@rickadams1881]

I have an identical machine, just got it, cleaning it up now. Do you know where to get a reverse-forward plate with set screw. Someone tightened it right out and it is gone. Great video! Thanks!

[@augustusd1]

eBay is your best chance of finding parts. Good luck.

[@rickadams1881]

@@augustusd1 do you know how to get main shaft out on kenmore 117.552, feed cam is staying still and shaft is turning. Thanks

[@augustusd1]

I don’t have the machine in front of me, but if I understand your question correctly, there should be a set screw that keeps the feed cam tight on the main shaft. Next problem is going to be the feed dog timing.

[@rickadams1881]

@@augustusd1 got it fixed, shaft has grove for set screw, feed dogs go correctly, thanks!

[@leticiamolina7117]

hola buenas tardes yo tengo una 117552 pero perdí la bobina y el carrete usted me lo podrá conseguir de antemano gracias 🙂

[@deborahbee7122]

I just got this exact model sewing machine, but it doesn’t have a bobbin case. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement?

[@mariaelenadepadua8169]

Obrigada, vc me ajudou muito com suas explicações.

[@augustotorrecilha8651]

Amigo eu tenho uma máquina whesten Rotary que usa uma caixa de bobina e bobina iguais a sua máquina só que ela não veio com essas peças eu queria arrumadas mas aqui no Brasil não tem poderia me ajudar e também o pé calcador nao tem poderia me ajudar por favor obrigado e que Deus abençoe

[@annesummers09]

Also, could you show how to replace a needle on one of these machines?

[@StPalliGrl]

It's too bad some folks make these instructional videos and never check the comments for questions....I have a 117.720 and I would like to know the difference between the other model numbers in the 117 type...but mostly I need to find out the right size of needle to use and so far I can't find any info about the length of the needle....you can go to www.manualslib.com/ and type in your model number and get the manual for it for free...unfortunately none of the manual websites I know of have the manual for a 117.720.

[@augustusd1]

Very similar machine manual here. They all work the same. They just changed the body. myperfectstitch.blogspot.com/p/manuals.html

[@augustusd1]

Rotary machines which need a special needle will have a picture decal on the bed of the needle. Kenmore Rotary machines take a standard needle. Just make sure they are inserted correctly. I stopped checking comments long ago since I never got any feedback that anyone was reading my answers.

[@hakrsakr]

@@augustusd1 Hey thanks for helping us. I have a Kenmore rotary from the 30s and I know I'll be coming back to this video in the future.

[@augustusd1]

@@StPalliGrl Hi!

[@piabk1186]

Where can I get a power cord for this sewing machine?

[@augustusd1]

it is a standard Kenmore cord. Google it. Sewingpartsonline

[@augustusd1]

it is an easy changeout on the foot controller. Someone you know can help you. Just ask😉

[@P-Fizzle18]

Help Please! I threaded everything just as you said. Double and triple checked. The machine is going and the thread is feeding but it is not making a stitch. What am I doing wrong? I also noticed that the thread keeps falling out of the needle. Any suggestions?

[@augustusd1]

We’re you able to catch the bobbin thread and pull it up? Your hook my have slipped and be out of time. (A timing problem) Pull out plenty of upper thread through the needle and hang on to it when manually Turning hand wheel to pull up thread. Is needle threaded the right direction?

[@notesfromleisa-land]

Make sure that your needle is inserted and seated correctly. The flat part should be to your right and threading from left to right.

[@annesummers09]

I'm trying to find a zig zag attachment for this machine, but the way the feet attach to the machine is different than other machines so the ones on Amazon don't fit. Have you ever seen one?

[@augustusd1]

I have several. I haven't tried them but they are extremely old.

[@augustusd1]

I'll see how they do and let you know.

[@GarlashZephyr]

@@augustusd1 Hello, how did the zig zag attachment perform? I need to find a zig zag attachment for this machine as well.

[@augustusd1]

@@GarlashZephyr still checking

[@carlynswaim9106]

.how do I remove shuttle race cover from my kenmore . Have thread caught in it and I can;t pull it out,

[@augustusd1]

I will have to get that machine back and let you know. I can't remember. One thing I always say to myself when working on machines.......Some one had to put this together, therefore, there is a way to take it apart.

[@carlynswaim9106]

@@augustusd1 found a youtube and there is just one leaver to push and it all comes out. Very easy. Thanks again for taking the time for me. Got my machine running like a top. Replaced the bob in wheel and the motor rubber.

[@antoniarodriguez1325]

Where can you find parts for this type of machine I'm looking for the bobbin case model 117552 can anyone help

[@augustusd1]

Try EBay for a start

[@antoniarodriguez1325]

@@augustusd1 I've tried and place the serial number, giving me several options, but since I don't really know if they fit since the numbers are different. If you see one that you think might work can you let me know. I think you would know better since you fix them. thank you any assistance you can provide.

[@minhtran4839]

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[@annabentley3190]

Thank you so much for your video!! I am looking for a machine for my son who wants to sew leather. I found this exact machine from a local seller. Do you think this will sew leather?

[@augustusd1]

This will work with garment leather but I think that a belt drive machine would work better.

[@daliscordova8341]

If I need motor or pedal