Good Ol’ Kenmore Sewing Machine
The last of the baby blankets are drying, and I have a few more booties and maybe one or two more hats, and I’m done for now with my load of donations for the hospital. I had posted on my Facebook page about my adventures in sewing, and one of my friends asked about what type of sewing machine I had because she was thinking of getting one.
Well, here it is, my good ol’ reliable Kenmore 30 stitch. Before I had this machine, my DH had picked up a used Kenmore machine at his grandparent’s antique/tool/what-not shop for $25. It even has a cabinet, though it does looks like someone took a hammer to it. Still, that machine is pretty decent, and after loaning it out to two sisters, it made it’s way back to me recently and I plan to keep it (unless I can find it a very good home).
My more recent Kenmore sewing machine is not exactly new as it is now at least 15 years old, and I know there are a lot of machines that are much fancier, but this little guy still does the trick. I noticed that my reverse seems to have stopped working, so I probably need to bring it in for service (yet another reason I don’t plan to get rid of my other machine any time soon). However, considering it has never been serviced at all in all these years, I think that says a lot!
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I have an ancient Singer that was my Grandmother’s and I can’t even sew! My sister-in-law just got a new machine with all the bells and whistles and she is going to give me her older one - and teach me to use it - YAY!
That’s cool, Connie! I’m so glad I finally learned. My mom taught me some, but I usually ended up screwing up her machine. Then I had a roommate in college that was an amazing seamstress, and she really helped me finally “get” it.
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Hello, I was wondering what model number this particular machine (in the image above)is? Thanks!
Mr N. - It is called a Kenmore 30 Stitch, model #385. 1884180. I’m not sure if they still make this particular model. I probably bought it at least 15 years ago.