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help with Kenmore 14813110 please! sewing machines
hcox1975 Intermediate AL USA Member since 2/17/07 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/12 3:06 PM So awhile back I bought a Kenmore sewing machine made by Sears model 148-1311. So this machine is awesome at sewing every stitch except straight! The stitches are super tiny and the feed dogs aren't moving the fabric through when I sew a straight stitch. I have looked at the manual and followed every step but it still makes super tiny almost pinhole stitches. When I put the machine in reverse though it sews a straight stitch perfect! It's so weird. So I have done all the usual stuff, changing tension, oiling it, taking it apart and cleaning all the lint. It is in incredible shape and I got it for $7, so I am not out a lot if it not fixable. I just think it would be awesome if I could get it to work because it's all metal and purrs when it's turned on. If anyone knows what to do, I would be so grateful! I think the older machines work so much better and I am looking forward to getting this one working right! Heather
KLK7 Beginner Member since 10/12/12 Posts: 35	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/12 3:29 PM I had a similar problem with my newer kenmore. Something was caught under the face plate that I couldn't get at from the underside. I had to use a screwdriver and get at it from the top. Mine has a lot of nooks and crannies where junk gets caught.
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 9013	Login to reply to this post In reply to hcox1975 << Like this post Date: 11/29/12 5:24 PM Have you a sewing tech near you? I would pay for a nice servicing - your machine is due for one for sure, and then the problem will probably be seen and you can have it taken care of. :) ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
aliann1   Intermediate CO USA Member since 12/8/07 Posts: 233	Login to reply to this post In reply to hcox1975 << Like this post Date: 11/29/12 10:51 PM Is there an option to drop the feed dogs on this machine? Could they possibly be dropped and need to be reset to the normal sewing position?
SewRaeMe Advanced Beginner CANADA Member since 3/20/08 Posts: 245	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/29/12 11:01 PM Many years ago, I wore out the feed dogs on my machine. The material wouldn't really feed through. It is possible this might be the problem but I think if everything else is great I would have it serviced. ------ Formerly The Canadian

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