Kenmore 744-08BH Mechanical Sewing Machine - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Kenmore 10 Sewing Machine
i have a kenmore10 model 1249180 ehwn i sew it squeeks i oil it i dont know where the squeek is coming from
How do I adjust the
Hi, if you really want to try it (and are prepared to have to take it in to have it properly readjusted), you'll take out the bobbin case, find the tension screw (it's usually on the end of a leaf-type spring) and tighten or loosen the screw. This is normally done in 1/8th turn increments or less. Be extremely careful in loosening the tension-- the little screw has a habit of jumping out of the case and promptly disappearing forever.
I am having trouble with
Hi shari... I wish I had a nickel for every client who is wrestling with this sewing machine tension issue. If you feel that the tension is set as well as possible then you will have to change the needle and or the thread in order to eliminate the current problem. I would go to a slightly thicker thread and see if that solves it. If it makes it better but not perfect then adjust the tension again. Joe
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Skips stiches
This is normally a needle related problem, change the needle for the type of fabric to be sewn. If it is a stretchy fabric, get a "stretch" needle.
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Inherited old kenmore 10 sewing machine. it is
It sounds like your upper tension is too loose. A good place to start adjusting is at the number three on your tension dial, but you need to pay attention to how the stitches look rather than what the number on the dial is. I wrote a Tip on Adjusting Tension. Take a look at that and see if it helps.
Robbie
I have a Kenmore 14 stitch sewing machine that I
take out the thread and bobbin. run the machine with the pressure foot up and watch the feed dogs (toothy things under the pressure foot that move the material through the machine). if they are not rising up above the plate, then you are sewing multiple stitches in one place and that's what spools up the threads. take the plate over the feed dogs off (it just pops up). get someone to remove the two screws holding the feed dog on (it's a torx #10). the piece the feed dogs was screwed to rides up and down on a short piece of polished rod under it. the rod has gummed up to its bearing. bright light, look for this and get some oil (3in1) on the rod above the bearing and force the feed dog mount up and down until it frees up.
I am not sure I am threading my kenmore 158.19141
Find a quilting club near you, Extinison services will help you, Find people that do what you do, you will excell in your art of fabric and find new fiends. WoW thats a good driection to go. Good luck DFD
Kenmore 158.19141 help!!
Hello. The 158.19141 is probably the best Kenmore sewing machine around. I use two of this same model in my sewing/alterations business and they have been totally dependable. (I also have 3 vintage Kenmore computerized machines) but the 158.19141 is my favorite model. The problem sounds as though there is dust/dirt/lint in some of the parts in the machine. Take off the feedplate, vacuum and or use a lint brush to loosen any threads and lint. Take out the bobbin case and bobbin: inspect for lint and dust. Take out the bobbin shuttle (which tends to make the threads bunch if it has lint build up). Clean or vacuum, PUT A DROP OF OIL ON THE CENTER PIN, and replace.
Oil the machine regularly. If it has sat around for months without use, it may tend to get sluggish.
Make sure your feeddogs are UP. Use an appropriate size needle for your fabric and make sure it is set properly. The flat side of the needle has to be facing to the north of the machine; and make sure the needle is inserted entirely up and tightly into the needlebar.
Threading the machine properly and inserting the bobbin correctly is usually the answer to most frustrations with a machine. Good luck...and lucky you to have the Kenmore 158.1914 model.
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all machines thread the same. TTN tension, take up,
needle.
Beginning with the spool, guide the
thread through the thread guides to the tension assembly. Pull the thread
through the tension assembly and test it to make sure the tension is working
correctly.
(To do this test, adjust your tension setting to normal or medium or 5 or
something in the middle. Raise the presser foot and pull the thread through the
tension. It should pull easily!! Lower the presser foot and pull the thread. It
should pull noticeably harder.) If it passes this test, continue up through the
take up lever,then down through the thread guides to the needle. Make sure your
needle is fully inserted and turned the correct way.( If you load your bobbin
case from the left side,the needle rule is normally FLAT to the RIGHT is RIGHT.
There are some exceptions. If you have a newer style drop in bobbin or your
bobbin case loads in the front then the rule is FLAT to the BACK.
Sewman7
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