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Posted on: 4/6/07 9:09 AM ET
I need help! I have a Kenmore sewing machine and would like to buy additional feet for it, but have not been able to find feet that correspond to my model number (specifically I am looking for a "blind hem" foot). My question is whether other manufacturer's feet will fit on my machine.
Any help or advice about fee would be great!
Any help or advice about fee would be great!
Posted on: 4/6/07 9:33 AM ET
What is your model number? Will either of these feet work for your machine? The one for $7.99 is supposed to work "with Kenmore vertical sewing machine models 385.15841 and up". It says that the foot is included with horizontal machines so I'm assuming that if your machine is a horizontal one, this foot will work for you. If you have an older machine, maybe someone else can chime in with more information.
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Member since 12/9/04
Posts: 2015
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Quebec Canada
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Posted on: 4/6/07 2:44 PM ET
In reply to Sic
Hi Sic!!
I have a manual for my Kenmore that shows the parts included & available for my model #... Do you have a manual?
Rhonda
I have a manual for my Kenmore that shows the parts included & available for my model #... Do you have a manual?
Rhonda
Posted on: 4/6/07 6:39 PM ET
Thanks for the help!
My manual lists feet for my machine and a blind hem foot is not one of them (bummer).
Also, my machine model number is 385.12314 and the available blind hem feet from Sears are not compatible - the feet for my machine are held on with a screw and do not snap on (double bummer).
But please keep suggestions coming! My husband's suggestion is just to save up and buy a new machine which would mean putting some many projects on hold in the mean time!
My manual lists feet for my machine and a blind hem foot is not one of them (bummer).
Also, my machine model number is 385.12314 and the available blind hem feet from Sears are not compatible - the feet for my machine are held on with a screw and do not snap on (double bummer).
But please keep suggestions coming! My husband's suggestion is just to save up and buy a new machine which would mean putting some many projects on hold in the mean time!
Posted on: 4/6/07 8:29 PM ET
Have you tried looking on e-bay or have you tried seeing if your local Sears will order the part for you?
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Member since 12/9/04
Posts: 2015
Posts: 2015
Quebec Canada
Skill: Advanced Beginner
Skill: Advanced Beginner
Posted on: 4/6/07 8:39 PM ET
Warning! Warning!
I just tried out my Kenmore "gathering foot" two times/two ways. Both times, the needle broke and flew at me. Luckily, it's attached to the upper thread, eh!!
Rhonda
I just tried out my Kenmore "gathering foot" two times/two ways. Both times, the needle broke and flew at me. Luckily, it's attached to the upper thread, eh!!

Rhonda
Posted on: 4/7/07 8:26 AM ET
Rhonda:
I will watch out! A gathering foot was on my list of feet to buy!
I will watch out! A gathering foot was on my list of feet to buy!
Posted on: 4/7/07 9:01 AM ET
In reply to Sic
Ok, first, you need to identify your type of presser foot. Scroll to the bottom of this site to see which one looks like yours. The only Kenmore-style foot this doesn't show is the 'super high slant Kenmore', but I doubt that's what yours has [mine has it, but it's an older Kenmore #158.14000].
Then go to this site which sells Kenmore feet, but more importantly, it sells adaptors so that you can use other types of feet!
HTH :)
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Then go to this site which sells Kenmore feet, but more importantly, it sells adaptors so that you can use other types of feet!
HTH :)
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Ardis
the lefthanded daughter of a lefthanded mother
the lefthanded daughter of a lefthanded mother
Member since 12/9/04
Posts: 2015
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Posted on: 4/7/07 9:50 AM ET
In reply to SewVeryTall
Hi Ardis!
The gathering foot I ordered is listed in my Kenmore sewing manual. It's "weird" as it doesn't have a "low shank", like my other feet. It's just a flat piece. I can't get the foot to "clamp or stick" on the shaft??...
Thoughts?
Thanks!! Mechanically (and computer) handicapped in Montreal.
Rhonda
The gathering foot I ordered is listed in my Kenmore sewing manual. It's "weird" as it doesn't have a "low shank", like my other feet. It's just a flat piece. I can't get the foot to "clamp or stick" on the shaft??...
Thoughts?
Thanks!! Mechanically (and computer) handicapped in Montreal.
Rhonda
Posted on: 4/7/07 6:39 PM ET
In reply to Sic
I used to have an old Kenmore and the feet did not snap on either. Don't say "Bummer" yet. One of the first things I did with my Janome 6500 was go out and buy old fashioned screw on feet. There are a ton out there if you know where to get them and many times they are much more sturdy that the wobbly snap ons. To mention one is the zipper foot. Oh! give me that nice long hold the fabric in place screw on zipper foot.
In the not so distant past the garment industry was very strong in the US. All the workers were provided with a machine to use, but the generally had to buy their own feet. There were a plethra of feet for different uses, all of which screwed on. When the industry went overseas, the screw on feet were left languishing behind with few people that knew how wonderful and useful they were. I have different zipper feet and welting feet that I screw on.
I also have a J1600P and all the feet screw on for that one also. I might mention most of these wonderful feet cost between $6-10, so they are cheap.
I do use my snap on feet----a lot!!! They are very convenient, but I also love my screw ons. Just give me the feet I need to do the job efficiently, and I will put up with the hassel of taking a little extra time to put it on.
If you can't find the foot you are looking for PM me bc I have a resource to get lots of screw on feet for whatever you need. They are cheap and they only charge you actual shipping and insurance.
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In the not so distant past the garment industry was very strong in the US. All the workers were provided with a machine to use, but the generally had to buy their own feet. There were a plethra of feet for different uses, all of which screwed on. When the industry went overseas, the screw on feet were left languishing behind with few people that knew how wonderful and useful they were. I have different zipper feet and welting feet that I screw on.
I also have a J1600P and all the feet screw on for that one also. I might mention most of these wonderful feet cost between $6-10, so they are cheap.
I do use my snap on feet----a lot!!! They are very convenient, but I also love my screw ons. Just give me the feet I need to do the job efficiently, and I will put up with the hassel of taking a little extra time to put it on.
If you can't find the foot you are looking for PM me bc I have a resource to get lots of screw on feet for whatever you need. They are cheap and they only charge you actual shipping and insurance.
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J350E
JCP1000
Babylock Enlighten serger
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