SEARS KENMORE 158 SERIES FREE ARM SEWING MACHINE

[@Tree60HandcraftedDesigns]

I just got a 158.1947 at a garage sale for $50! Looking forward to seeing what it can do, as I make bags.

[@DIYdiscoveryzone]

I just picked up the almost the same sewing machine about a week ago! mine is the #158.1600

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

I’m grateful that you have these videos! 🙏🏻 Where can I find a sheet like the one you have for the type of stitches it does?

[@preacherman9018]

I saw a manual for this series 158 on KZbin. It should work for this particular one with the same settings. Just do a search and you should be able to find and bookmark your manual. It will provide some pages that give all the switch, width and length settings.

[@theciapriscilla]

I just got my hands on one of these, but it only stiches straight no matter how the dials are positioned. Do you know if it can be fixed?

[@laurierockman9987]

Does it have a left right center needle position. There is one here in TX for sale. Thanks.

[@normaharris281]

Love my Kenmore 158 I've had for 40+ years. It does need a time you the feed and reverse are not working properly. Any ideas or do you have a video on that? TY

[@alisamcgrath598]

Sorry... Do you know if it can be fixed to working condition? Thank you for any information you have.

[@michellerudenick1237]

Hi is your machine for sale?

[@victoriablocker9118]

Why didn't he used black fabric and white thread on his demonstration ???? Hard to see the red thread !!!

[@alisamcgrath598]

Hello. I have a Sears Kenmore 158 431 sewing machine. Do you know what year it is? There are no dials on the front. Just levers. It's rusted and all parts are frozen

[@theprojectproject01]

Early 1960s, I'd say. This was one of the "Kenmore Model 43" series. And they can take a startling amount of neglect and abuse, but still come back to life. Join any of the vintage sewing machine groups on Facebook for a ton of good information. Go through it with penetrating solvent like Deep Creep and a brass brush, get as much of the goo and rust out of it as possible. It's grimy oily work, but only like an afternoon's worth. Keep the oil out of the motor. Just keep after it with solvent, heat (Hair dryer works great) and keep trying to move things. Give it time. Give it all summer if you have to. I have had machines take weeks to finally decide to limber up. But they do come back to life. Heat and oil, don't force anything, keep after it, keep trying. You will be surprised and pleased when it finally sews that first seam for you.

[@alisamcgrath598]

@@theprojectproject01 I saw a guy find an old rusted sewing machine that had been outside in the elements for no one knows how long. He used the solvent you mentioned on Every Single Part of the machine. Motor and gears to wires and clamps that hold things together. Can I really do that? And I'm worried that I won't be able to put it back together. If I find someone local that can clean it to working order, what would you expect to pay for that? A guess is fine. I just need a jumping off number so I don't go into shock. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@theprojectproject01]

@@alisamcgrath598 Well, it's not *advised* on old electronics, but when they get to be that toasted, nothing else is going to hurt them worse. Just go ahead and use it, and try to keep it off the electrical components. If some gets on the outside of the motor, which is to say on the metal case, it's not a big deal. But don't go spraying half the can directly into it. And, of course, all work to be done with the motor unplugged. If you're willing to pay the fees, a service runs from $90-150 depending on what it is and where you live.

[@kristinecarvelli7809]

How do I find your sewing machines for sale on Craigslist or Marketplace

[@BlacksPorsche986]

facebook.com/marketplace/item/638957124241691

[@samrodriguez4226]

It doesn't work it was working but I can not make it work