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Kenmore Mini Ultra humble little mechanical...
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8909	Login to reply to this post 7 members like this. Date: 3/2/13 7:33 PM I have become the new Mom of a blue Mini Ultra. It was languishing in a pawn shop...again in Seattle. This time my DS and DDIL asked if I wanted it and of course I did, and it arrived via USPS today, got unpacked and introduced to the larger members of the family...after some tinkering, tension setting, new needle and etc., she sews. Even though blue, I feel this is a she. Not much used, all accessories (paltry few it came with) are there, and only the manual is missing. Luckily, Sears not only has that but the service manual online for download. The real model number is 385.11206300. I have them downloaded. The main reason I wanted this machine is to sit on the sewing table out of the way of another machine and be my bobbin winder. It winds a great bobbin, and isn't any more than one of those bobbin winders that so often are a real downer.Is anyone still using their Kenmore Mini Ultra these days? Pictures here - Mini Ultra ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
biochemistress   Advanced VA USA Member since 11/8/05 Posts: 257	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/13 8:01 PM I just bought one of these at Tuesday Morning a few weeks ago! I'm not a huge fan of blue; I may dress it up with some decals or just paint the whole thing. Totally impressed with the mechanics of it, though. I have a 1950s Elna StarDeluxe, and was happily surprised to find that most of the feet I have for it will work on this machine too! I'm hoping to take a class or two, now that I have a smaller machine.
BJ1400 Intermediate WV USA Member since 10/29/03 Posts: 2359	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/13 8:21 PM I got this machine for my DGD 2 years ago. We still love it. ------ Beverly Janome Coverpro 1000CPX; Brother Serger 1034D; Kenmore 19233; Alden (early 1970's) http://bjsewmuchmore.blogspot.com
goosegreen   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 1/9/05 Posts: 1765	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 3/2/13 8:29 PM I saw it on your blog & think it's very cute. ------ Alison in suburbia - Sydney Australia My sewing blog: http://nosilasews.blogspot.com/
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6747	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 3/2/13 9:58 PM Congrats on the new sew-baby! She's much prettier than those bobbin winder machines, too...terrific idea! ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
SewRaeMe Advanced Beginner CANADA Member since 3/20/08 Posts: 240	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 3/2/13 10:17 PM Well, I'm a sucker for a blue sewing machine! I glad it found it's way to your house! ------ Formerly The Canadian
Vintage Joan Intermediate Member since 7/16/07 Posts: 9220	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 3/2/13 10:29 PM Ah, how cute! The baby boy version of the baby girl pink one I bought my daughter a few years ago. Sears was discontinuing them, so I grabbed it. She still hasn't gotten the sewing bug yet, but all that may change. I'm babysitting it for her at the moment while she's overseas. ------ my shield and my very great reward (Gen. 15:1) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ http://clearingclearing.weebly.com/
Warbler   Advanced VT USA Member since 4/15/07 Posts: 2580	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 3/2/13 10:36 PM Congratulations sewing Mama! So cute! ------ Janome MC6600 Bernina 240 Juki MO735 Singer 201-2 Singer 221-1 Singer 15-91
Warbler   Advanced VT USA Member since 4/15/07 Posts: 2580	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << 1 member likes this. Date: 3/2/13 10:36 PM Double that! -- Edited on 3/2/13 11:21 PM -- ------ Janome MC6600 Bernina 240 Juki MO735 Singer 201-2 Singer 221-1 Singer 15-91
Marie367   Intermediate OH USA Member since 5/28/11 Posts: 1347	Login to reply to this post In reply to Mufffet << Like this post Date: 3/2/13 10:40 PM So cute Muffet! Good for you!

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