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From: prairielady
Date: 07-24-2007, 10:29 AM (1 of 11)
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My niece (who is 10 and wanting to learn to sew) inherited an older sewing machine from her late grandfather. It is a Kenmore Model 117-552 and I cannot find a manual for it anywhere. It is evident I'm not threading it right for it doesn't work, lol Anyone know of where I might find one? I don't seem to get the notifications on replies for some reason, so if I don't answer quickly, it's because I haven't been back in yet. Thanks! Faye |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 07-24-2007, 10:36 AM (2 of 11)
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check out this site http://www.sew4less.com/QuickSearch.php I couldn't find your model # you might want to check again & see if you have the right one. Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115 
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From: prairielady
Date: 07-24-2007, 10:57 AM (3 of 11)
| I do have the right model number, that is what is so frustrating, it's very hard to find the manual. I did find one place that had it, but the amount of $$ they wanted was a bit overboard, so... being the optomist I am, I'm sure I can find it more reasonably, lol |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: Mom of Six
Date: 07-24-2007, 12:37 PM (4 of 11)
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If you can post a picture maybe one of our repairmen will be able to help more. Sorry I wasn't more help.
Barb
Happiness is having time to sew!! |
User: Mom of Six
Member since: 11-03-2001 Total posts: 1115
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From: prairielady
Date: 07-24-2007, 03:43 PM (5 of 11)
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This isn't mine, but it is identical to it. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/prairielady/kenmore117-552.jpg Thanks for the help  Faye |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: MTjumpnJX
Date: 07-24-2007, 06:12 PM (6 of 11)
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This might help... http://pages.tias.com/8128/PictPage/1922407916.html |
User: MTjumpnJX
Member since: 05-17-2007 Total posts: 29 |
From: MartySews2
Date: 07-24-2007, 07:27 PM (7 of 11)
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You might try www.sewinusa.com for a manual. I found one for a 1942 Kenmore flatbed for about $12 (includes shipping). There is a vintage website for Kenmores but I forget what the link is. You might try to google "vintage kenmore sewing machines". Hope this helps. Marty 
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User: MartySews2
Member since: 05-03-2007 Total posts: 293 
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From: Tom Land
Date: 07-25-2007, 09:26 AM (8 of 11)
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I probably have that book. I will check today. What you have is actually a White Rotary made for Sears under the Kenmore name. Are you sure you are using the right needles for it?
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: prairielady
Date: 07-25-2007, 10:25 AM (9 of 11)
| lol, glad you know what it is, Tom. As for the needles, I haven't changed out anything on it, so whatever they had in it, it's still there. We just got it out of a dusty shed, where it has been sitting for years. It needs a good (internal) cleaning, I'm sure, but after my hubby replacing the wires it runs pretty good. Now to just be able to thread it correctly - that is all I really need, threading instructions. Everything else seems to be pretty self explanatory. |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
From: wghmch
Date: 07-27-2007, 08:02 PM (10 of 11)
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"Now to just be able to thread it correctly - that is all I really need, threading instructions." Here's a different model with the same threading: http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Kenmore_Sewing_Machine_Threading/kenmore_117591_threading_diagram.htm Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: prairielady
Date: 07-28-2007, 09:56 PM (11 of 11)
| Thanks for the link! |
User: prairielady
Member since: 03-17-2006 Total posts: 31 |
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