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From: gelfling
Date: 05-23-2005, 07:59 PM (1 of 10)
Hi everyone  I have a machine I'd like to sell but need help finding out what year it is etc etc. I know this much...it's a Sears Kenmore Sewing Machine Model 29. It has its instruction book and another helpful leaflet and looks as if it is from the 1950's. It also looks brand new!! Seriously! I just need help dating this dinosaur so I can give accurate info and to figure out what it would be worth. Any help would be sooo appreciated!! Thank you  Avril "Yes my name is Avril. No, I do not pronounce it like that singer."
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User: gelfling
Member since: 05-22-2005 Total posts: 7 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 05-24-2005, 04:50 AM (2 of 10)
| Did you try calling Sears or possibly one of the Sears service centers for the info? There is also a site on line that tells dates of manufacturing of different machines..you might want to try a search engine. I know Singer has a site but it seams I also saw a site at one time that also dates other brands of machines. Good luck in your search. |
User: Kylnne2
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-24-2005, 12:38 PM (3 of 10)
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Look at your instruction book.. The copyright date will give you a starting point for the age.. The machine cannot be older than the date of the instruction book that belongs to it..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: gelfling
Date: 05-25-2005, 10:58 AM (4 of 10)
I guess I should have mentioned this in my first post but on the manual there is no copyright date, seriously...unless it's that S 0595 74 bit on the back  And looking for a way to date vintage machines other than Singer is a real pain in the patootie...I'm not getting very far with that search either  Oh well...but thanks for the help everyone! Avril 
"Yes my name is Avril. No, I do not pronounce it like that singer."
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User: gelfling
Member since: 05-22-2005 Total posts: 7
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 05-25-2005, 11:42 AM (5 of 10)
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Does the machine do anything besides a straight stitch?? That info would be very helpful in dating it..
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: gelfling
Date: 06-01-2005, 12:02 AM (6 of 10)
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Does the machine do anything besides a straight stitch?? That info would be very helpful in dating it.. Nope, it appears to only do a straight stitch. Sorry it took me so long to reply  ...crazy weekend! 
"Yes my name is Avril. No, I do not pronounce it like that singer."
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User: gelfling
Member since: 05-22-2005 Total posts: 7
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From: kjun_redwater
Date: 06-01-2005, 11:16 AM (7 of 10)
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I had the same problem with an old treadle machine. I tried calling the original manufacturer, only to find out that it was no longer in existence. However, the original maker had been taken over by another company. So I got on the Internet and found the greatest site ISMC.com, which stands for the International Sewing Machine Collector's Society. I was able to date my sewing machine as a 1909 New Home sewing machine. It belonged to my great-grandmother. Unfortunately, my alcholohic uncle has possession of it for some years, and he sold the shuttle housing mechanism in order to buy booze. I haven't had any luck finding parts to make it completely functional thus far. If any one comes across any New Home treadle machines, circa 1909, I'd appreciate a shout. Kjun_redwater
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User: kjun_redwater
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 06-01-2005, 12:12 PM (8 of 10)
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I have a Kenmore manufactured in early 70's.. It has 5 zigzag stitches and 5 stretch stitches.. I think I bought it in about 1976.. So, yours is probably a mid 50's or early 60's model.. I know that a few machines with zigzag stitch were available in late 50's.. 57 on , for sure.. (but, very few, that early)
Sew With Love
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User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022
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From: gelfling
Date: 06-02-2005, 12:46 AM (9 of 10)
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Kjun Redwater...that's too bad..every family has "one of those" uncles...if not alcoholic at least selfish Well that makes sense actually Libby..if there was a way to post the manuals that go with this thing you would say "oh my gosh!" they're totally retro..very 50's... Avril "Yes my name is Avril. No, I do not pronounce it like that singer."
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User: gelfling
Member since: 05-22-2005 Total posts: 7
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From: wghmch
Date: 06-03-2005, 12:04 AM (10 of 10)
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The 29 was one of Sears early Japanese built machines. The SM Blue Book (wholesale prices) values it at $8.50. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
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