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Kenmore 117.301 anybody know about this model?
Rosie who use to be Rose   Intermediate OH USA Member since 10/10/02 Posts: 673	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/8/12 5:33 PM My friend has inherited a Kenmore sewing machine that has the model number 117.301. It's in a 1950's style cabinet but the machine looks much older. The sewing machine repairman said it was older than he was, but as he's only about sixty and the machine looks a lot older I thought I'd ask here and see if anybody knew anything. Thanks, Rosie ------ money spent 2012: 15.43
skae   Advanced MN USA Member since 4/23/07 Posts: 2746	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rosie who use to be Rose << Like this post Date: 9/8/12 10:02 PM It shows here that it was made in 1938 web page.kenmore 117.301 emjoy your machine. ------ Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these
Betakin Advanced AZ USA Member since 4/22/04 Posts: 7279	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rosie who use to be Rose << Like this post Date: 9/9/12 5:32 AM Sewing machines for Sears were made by different companies over the years and I think that "White" might have been the company that made your machine going by the 117 prefix like the Kenmore's with the prefix of 385 signify's that Janome is the manufacturer. I think Domestic also made machines for Sears around that time too. You might want to check the ISMACS Site for more info about Kenmore machines. -- Edited on 9/9/12 5:36 AM --
mssewcrazy   Advanced MS USA Member since 3/4/03 Posts: 2303	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 9/9/12 7:41 AM I just got a 117-552 from a neighbor. I was told the 117 just means it was made by white for sears. There are vintage/old kenmore yahoo groups and several posts on here regarding the 117 series. I was thrilled to find that the new cord and foot control was available for mine as the electrics were shot and it has a strange plug into the motor. Mastdenham on here linked me to the replacement. Dh and I worked on it yesterday as the new cords arrived and were a perfect fit. We haven't powered it on yet as I have to make a call about the lamp cord whether it is passable and we need to do the lubrication in the grease cups and below. It has a little different threading than the old singers and to remove the bobbin there is a little lever to press. I would have never figured out either if not for the manual which I think are available online if it is not with the machine.
JTink Intermediate VA USA Member since 4/20/08 Posts: 4820	Login to reply to this post In reply to Rosie who use to be Rose << Like this post Date: 9/9/12 12:03 PM Mama had a 117.551. It was made in 1938. She's been gone for almost 20 years, but sewed on it right to the end. She probably bought it new, after she and daddy were married.

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