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[thecatumbrella]

QUESTION: I found this old (it works!) sewing machine on a property I purchased. My limited research indicates it was built in 1970 for Sears Kenmore. Made in Japan. It's their travel edition. Very heavy- all metal. Can someone with sewing knowledge explain what all these knobs do?
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Tagging @Sally PB and @Love Donkeys. I know they're more crocheters, but they could have some sewing machine knowledge.

 

[azurbanclucker]

Tagging @Sally PB and @Love Donkeys. I know they're more crocheters, but they could have some sewing machine knowledge.

@CCsGarden also sews I think?

 

[CCsGarden]

@CCsGarden also sews I think?

I don't sew anymore
After getting the needle stuck in my finger, yeah...

 

[azurbanclucker]

I don't sew anymore
After getting the needle stuck in my finger, yeah...

But do you know your way around a sewing machine enough to answer the question?

 

[fldiver97]

Isn’t it for tension and the bigger one on the right for stitch type or length of the stitches in an older sewing machine??

 

[Evadig]

QUESTION: I found this old (it works!) sewing machine on a property I purchased. My limited research indicates it was built in 1970 for Sears Kenmore. Made in Japan. It's their travel edition. Very heavy- all metal. Can someone with sewing knowledge explain what all these knobs do?
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Oh, you’re making me jealous . I’ve heard those sewing machines are really good.

This machine is similar to that, though it seems to be missing that knob by the needle. Hope this helps a bit!

 

[WingItRanch]

Oh, you’re making me jealous . I’ve heard those sewing machines are really good.

This machine is similar to that, though it seems to be missing that knob by the needle. Hope this helps a bit!

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It definitely helps!! Thank you! I've never even picked up an iron so this is uncharted territory but I'm looking forward to learning. I'm sure it will come in handy!

 

[notabitail]

But do you know your way around a sewing machine enough to answer the question?

I doubt she does, she hasn't touched one for ages.

 

[thecatumbrella]

Oh, you’re making me jealous . I’ve heard those sewing machines are really good.

This machine is similar to that, though it seems to be missing that knob by the needle. Hope this helps a bit!

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How could I forget about Eva! You're always sewing things for your sister(s) in Name 3 Things.

Awesome guide. I haven't sewn in forever and forgot how complex these machines can get. My grandmother tried to teach me to no avail.

 

[notabitail]

How could I forget about Eva! You're always sewing things for your sister(s) in Name 3 Things.

Awesome guide. I haven't sewn in forever and forgot how complex these machines can get. My grandmother tried to teach me to no avail.

I once tried crocheting. I guess bouncy five year olds don't really mix well with that.