How to Use the Kenmore Buttonholer on a 158 series Sewing Machine - Gear Plate Style
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- Stevie shows you how to use that buttonholer attachment that goes with your 158 Kenmore. He explains all the different bits and walks you through how to actually use it. Stevie is using a Kenmore158.1802 in this video.
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This was definitely more informative and useful than the manual. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I love the idea of that needle book.
Thanks, got tired of throwing needles away and marking ones that I used. so i made a book. I like it a lot. Esp since I didnt even buy the materials.
You should make a video about that, such a brilliant idea.
Actually thats where I got the idea from :) Is a video on youtube of some one else making one. It was a great idea.
First, I cannot believe how quickly you can thread a machine !!! My late ( and beloved ) grandmother loved those Kenmore machines. She had a Singer # 201 in the 1950's when I was a child and in 1962 she bought a # 500, which for some reason she hated ( she loved to sew in knits and it was problematic for her ). She bought the "Sears best" Kenmore and loved it for knits and buttonholes.
If its any consolation, out of all the machines ive used. Ive only found Kenmore 158 series are designed to be threaded like that. I can't thread my two singers near that fast. Or my Kenmore 148. Not even my industrial can be threaded like that.
Thank you so much for this video! I've been intimidated by all the parts and the terrible pictures in the manual. I just sewed my first four buttonholes using the machine that used to be my mom's. It was so easy!
Its a really great system bit of effort to set it up but thats why you have more then one Kenmore 158 Right :)
I'm so glad I came across your TH-cam channel. I bought a 158-1802 last year at an estate sale and the machine was in excellent condition, super clean.. with all these attachments that I had no idea how to use.
Then I find this channel and have learned so much. Thank you for posting your knowledge in a concise and easy to follow format.
I even noticed watching this video that I had thread a part of the machine backward, which now explains why the thread was breaking. Human error!!!
Glad I could help!
woohooo!!!!! so glad weather was crappy and you took the time to share this with us. ESPECIALLY pleased you demo'd on fabrics including persnickety knit. Seriously,appreciate your expertise and willingness to show n share. Thanks!!!! Looking forward to your next videos ..........
Awesome tutorial. My first one was the Japanese motor refurbish one, which gave me the tips on practical motor recovery. Now this one, which inspired me to complete a Kenmore cam and accessory set with the missing cover plate from eBay. When it arrives at my house, I will sew some button holes and eyelets! Thanks again.
There pretty nice I use mine a lot.
Thank you so much for this and all your Kenmore videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I hope you are doing well.
Your Welcome and I am.
so happy to have found your channel! i recently purchased a kenmore 158.19461 but am a beginner and am trying to learn things as i go (without a manual or any attachments). am pleased to see how many videos you have dedicated to kenmores. i was recently thinking of switching my machine out for one that is a little newer or readily comes with attachments/instructions because i couldn't find much info about it online, but your videos give me hope that the 158.19461 just needs more fiddling with! thank you and keep up the awesome work! :)
Thank you.
Great tutorial....thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm having a great time finding and watching your videos. I realize this one's older but it's great.
My 158-14001 came with the green plastic dial-a-buttonhole attachment. It was a bit cumbersome back in 1969 when I got it and still is, although it will make decent buttonholes. However, the metal version you show does a better job. I'm going to go find one for my 158-18800. Loved your demo! I've never tried to put button holes in a knit (for obvious reasons) but having seen this gives me all kinds of ideas. Thanks!
Plastic one isnt bad. I do like the metal one better long as the felt under it is intact. But the kenmore button hole system works so much better then any other system Ive used.
Super helpful, thank you for this!
You're so welcome!
Nice demo. You've got mad machine threading skills. I've heard of people having those Kenmores set up for just doing buttonholes. A Kenmore buttonhole station, if you will.
Lots do. Ive even considered just keeping one setup just for that reason but Ive done it enough times now it dont take but minutes do set one up for it.
Yet more excellent work, great tutorial.
I didn't know how to use that feature, thanks!
Your Welcome.
Thank-you. Awesome video, well done, clear and informative. Subscribed!
Thank you.
Great video ! Keep them coming !! xo
Thank you for the tutorial!!
Your Welcome.
Great video. You explained the process really well. I've been wondering about my Kenmore since I found out about the system if mine does it. Now I'm wondering about some of the decorative stitch sets. Again, great video, thanks for sharing.
Very welcome
Hello,Thanks for your good work.
i want to know for zigzag where i should be setting the bottoms? thanks again
I only have one Kenmore 158, It's the Kenmore 8, 158.13412, I got it second hand without any attachments and dial settings that I didn't understand. I've learned some of them like the zigzag and what the orange dot meant on the dial. I had to locate and buy a zipper foot and a zigzag foot, because it only came with the straight stitch foot, so far that was all I knew of to buy. I saw in one video they mentioned that the machine could do buttonholes but didn't show how, or if I needed any more attachments. The dial settings that look like they might make buttonholes are three rectangles, one with a heavy stroke (line) on the left; the middle one has heavy strokes top and bottom, then the last one has a heavy stroke on the right. I was hoping that meant I didn't need other attachments to make buttonholes, but I haven't been able to make anything but a mess.
You are referring to the 4-step buttonhole. We plan to make a video demonstrating how to do this very soon!
You can try looking for feet at a good industrial sewing supply. In DTLA i have found all kinds of feet for my low shank - high shank is a little tougher to find. The pricing is not bad. All of the feet are either pronged or are used with a quick release attachment. ACE Sewing has almost any foot you might need. Begga in the next block also has feet that will fit (low shank). Good luck.
I want an 1802!!
I would like to have a second one my self. :D
What a great straight forward video... thanks! My 158.950 is an excellent durable machine but i have yet to figure out whether I can do buttonholes without a generic foot attachment.
Yours is a helpful guide. It does have a cam. Thanks to you, the number code now makes sense (no manual came with it). There is no hole behind the width guide plate but there are two screw holes to the right aligned at the bottom. Any tips about whether I might use a compatible Kmore buttonholer for it would be great! Many thanks.
p.s. CTS is my go-to.
There is a buttonholer made for your machine that looks almost exactly like the one shown in the video.
@@SewSaveMe thank you! went to an Ace yesterday - one location has the triflow which i will go to get. as for the buttonholer... my search continues.
I appreciate you and the generous help you offer. Happy New Year.
I was so lost… I have a 1316 and now I can make a buttonhole with it
Nice.
This helped me a lot. Do you have any idea how to use ruffler attachment ?
I do. And this winter when things get dull again I was planning on more how to videos.
My feed dog is always engaged regardless if I move the lever to the left. I can see underneath the machine that the bullet slides off the part but still continues moving with the buttonhole parts underneath the machine. Do you know how to disengage the feed dog?
They dont actually stop moving. They drop down below the plate. If yours isnt dropping down its because it still sticky. You need to keep oiling under there til they free up.
You are amazing! I have a NECCHI 522 and it’s sewing great but only in reverse. I’ve been trying to figure out how to fix it and I’m out of ideas. Do you have any suggestions on how to fix it?
I would suggest you watch my how to service a kenmore video and serivce your Necchi in the same fashion. I know those were mostly metal machines and can get sticky too sounds like something is sticky. Soak it down in tri flow but keep the stuff off the belts and dont drench the motor.
Great tutorial. Do you have any tutorials for presser feet for the Kenmore 1451 series?
Not yet, but that is something we may do. Thanks!
Hi !
I have a Kenmore Ultra 12 Stitch # 158.1561.281 machine.
I am learning all about it.
What button system does that use ?
Thank you for any information, you may give.
You would have to look in the book Kenmore had 3 plate systems there virtually all the same as far as the top plate and pretty much cross over to any of them as long as you got the correct gear plate theres quit a few different size of those. You would have to pull the part number from your book to get the right one or measure it exact if you blind by it.
I have a thrift store Kenmore 158-15510 that I like very much. It came with a buttonhole attachment like the plastic one with 3 white plastic gear plates (the one you said had very many options but most we won't use). I cannot figure out how to attach it to my machine. Any ideas?
Should just screw in the deck at the top with a thumb screw. Unless your kenmore dont support it. And you will need the gear plate too for it to drop onto. If you dont have that plate be careful theres like 3-4 different sizes make sure you measure twice before you buy. :)
Can you please do a video on how to fix the timing on a Vintage Kenmore 158. Thanks
If I ever come across a Kenmore thats out of time sure thing. But every one ive found in the wild was in time and I suspect if they are out of time some one tinkered with it wrong or its one of the rare 158's with a crummy plastic gear.
@@SewSaveMe Thank you. I have a 158 that is skipping zig zag stitches and I would like to get it working I have no idea where to adjust the timing on the machine. I understand the concept I just need to know where to adjust it. I can't get it to a service tech as everything is on lockdown on my end of the world. I was using it for general house hold repairs and it was fine until about a month ago.
Awesome info video!! Do you know how to take drop in bobbin case/shuttle out of the Kenmore 158.17850?
I do but I dont have a video or a drop in bobbin machine to make a video of it. Check your manual its not that tuff.
I just a kenmore and was wondering where you got the stem extension for your thread holder at ?
GoldStartools has them. Be careful though those huge cones that weight a lot I would not use that thing on.
So when do you use the keyhole button hole?
I use it for maken button holes on Heavy jeans when I use that jean buttons. The Key whole allows space for the larger button shaft.
I have a 158.17540 where would you suggest I look for the button hole plate. I'm desperate. Any help would be appreciated. I adore this machine and got the button hole set that you are using here but the plate does not fit my machine.
We dont typcially sell parts and bits. You can try ebay but measure your plate as kenmore has 3-4 different gear plate sizes for the 158 series. Ebay is probably gonna be your best source.
Thank you. I did take a chance and buy one from ebay. I got lucky and the plate fits mine. Thanks so much. Now my Kenmore can make button holes too.
I've got a Kenmore 10 model series 158.12512. how to I lower the feed dogs to do free motion quilting with a ruler foot?
I dont have that exact model but all the kenmore machines Ive own 158 series has a lever that drops the dogs down. Check your manual it should tell you where it is.
I have a 158.13200 made in 72-73. I bought it back in the 1980’s and just started using it again. It has no buttonholer equipment. I have seen this buttonholer set on E-bay and Etsy and was wondering if it would fit my 158-13200? The measurement of my base plate is 3 1/4” wide, 2 9/16” tall on shorter side and 2 7/8 on the taller side. Thoughts?
Good Question far as I know theres a few different gear plates for kenmores not sure how many but for some reason 3-4 sounds right. Far as the actual button holer plates and templates there really all about the same Ive only ran into one that would work if the mounting thumb screw threads werent so big other then that I have every flavor of button holer bars and templates and they all work fine on my 1802.
@@SewSaveMe So are you saying if I get a baseplate that matches my machine I can use whatever guide including the one you mentioned in your video? I have found a base plate that will fit in my machine.
Newsflash… I have found the complete attachment including gear plate on eBay. Thanks for your earlier reply and the video. It was very informative.
I was just wondering if you know which machines had the 0 cam. I am on the hunt for one and too many people do not list all of the cams in the boxes -- this might enable me to narrow it down a bit.
Thats a good question im not sure. I just happen to have it. I think if it helps it was a left homing kenmore that didnt have the button hole on the built in cam stack. And I think it was only 1 model that needed then they started putting it in the stack on all the others.
@@SewSaveMe Thank you. The hunt continues for me :-)
What foot are you using?
The button holer foot that comes with the Kit. Its clear and extra big to make sure the plates teeth grab the faberic.
I hope you can answer me on this. I'm not on Facebook. Someone high jacked my account. I have a 1703, do you know if this buttonholer will work on my machine? Many thanks to anyone who can answer!
Get your hands on the manual and it will tell you.
Only on the knit material.👍
Wow no stabilizer.👍
I know, right?
Which kenmore 158's do not have plastic gears? Trying to stay away from them!
hard to tell every time but dead give away if it wasnt made in japan it prolly has plastic gears. almost all from the 70's were all steel early 80's they started putten a single plastic gear in them. By the 385 series they were heavy plastic.
Thanks! That helps alot! I appreciate your prompt response!
I had that same sewing machine and could stand the fact that the needle is not centered in the middle of the foot and there is not a needle position adjustment, everything else is amazing but i had to let it go.
It took me a while to figure out why they made left homing machines. When I figured out how to weld needles together I understood why they did it. Way cheaper to weld two needles together to twin needle then to mold them into metal. I like my left homing quit a bit esp since i can make my own twin needles of any size or type for about 10 cents.
@@SewSaveMe so you saying that people used to weld two needles together to make a twin needle? I had no idea, and even so its still i don’t think for a company like sears to design so many machines for something someone at home may or may not do. If they only had needle position adjustment then the machine becomes much more effective for all its users and uses.
No im saying sears used to sell twin needles that were welded together for there left homing machines and they were a fraction of the price of normal ones. If you ever seen one you would understand a bit better but Ive figured out a way to weld them together to make my own twin needles. At first I didnt really like left homing machines but now that Ive used it for years and years I rather actually have a left homing machine. I wish my 1760 was left homing.
@@SewSaveMe this is so interesting. I would love to see this video. Hope Google analytics shows others want the same.
A video of me welding needles? Probably not since it does require special equipment that 99 percent of the public dont have. I mean I suppose I could make one but im not sure how many people it would really help more then just entertain them. And it wouldnt be a really long video. Ill put it on the ducket for Just for you Freddie. That would be a super short and easy video.