Comments on: How to remove a vintage sewing machine

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:42:20 +0000

In reply to Lucia.

Lucia,

I really don’t think you can do that. But you could try removing that one piece that actually uprights the machine. Lay the machine cabinet down, and watch what happens when the lid is open. I hope this helps!
gail

By: Lucia

Lucia — Fri, 27 May 2022 01:51:39 +0000

Hello. I have the same table/sewing machine. Do you know if I could cancel the machine from lifting? And still open it?
Instead of removing it like you…
Thank you.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:35:05 +0000

For Lynne about the 120-49 Kenmore:
Even though it’s not functioning well I’m still interested. Would you be willing to discuss this?
If so, would you please call me? Best time to reach me is between Noon and 4PM on 8/1 or between Noon and 3PM on 8/2. Please. 484-343-1053.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:30:55 +0000

In reply to Suzanne. Sounds great Suzanne!!! :)

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 17:32:25 +0000

Gail Darlin’,
You just keep on SAWING – your work is BEAUTIFUL, you do it very well and are AMAZINGLY creative!!! Those of us who are passionate about sewing will hold up that end for you!!

By: LYNNE S PARMAN

LYNNE S PARMAN — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:07:58 +0000

Hi Suzanne! I wouldn’t even begin to know what the old thing is worth!!! It comes on, and runs… ever so slowly… and smokes some. No telling how long it had been sitting when I bought it! I got it for the cabinet because it fits my old 70’s model kenmore machine that I use daily!!! So I have this paperweight of a machine in storage! LOL

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:32:03 +0000

Hi again Lynne! Would you like to sell it?

By: Lynne Smith Crotts

Lynne Smith Crotts — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:48:25 +0000

Hi All! YEs!! I’m using the old cabinet daily, and still have the dinasour that came out of it!!! LOL Not real sure what I will ever do with it, but it’s in storage at our body shop!!! LOL Just can’t bring myself to get rid of the old thing!! LOL

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:26:27 +0000

In reply to S G.

Yep, it’s been a long time. I honestly have no idea where that machine is. I have a better appreciation for them now then I did back in the day. I will be parting out one more machine that I have in storage. I can’t even tell you anything about it. I’ve had it for a couple of years now.

I hear ya about the machines working longer than we do! I’m thrilled that you still have that and love it so much. I have a $99 singer from the early 80’s. It’s okay, but I never can get the tension set right. Most people know I’d rather be SAWING than SEWING! 🙂

thanks for stopping by!!

gail

By: S G

S G — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:14:17 +0000

Hey Lynne, I’m curious. I realize it’s been a l-o-n-g time, but whatever did you do with your Kenmore 120-49? That model is a fabulous old machine with a chain drive and a very powerful motor. It will sew through almost anything!
The knee switch you mentioned is actually a knee lever. Many old machines were designed that way – you pushed your knee against it to run the machine. I learned to sew on my mother’s 1948 White Rotary model 77 in a similar cabinet, and with a knee pedal. Eventually, I had quite a hard time adjusting to the foot pedal on my first very own machine, a 1969 Kenmore 158-14001. (Mom & dad gave it to me so mom could have the use of her machine back!)
I still have that same model ’69 Kenmore, it’s old of course, but still works perfectly. I’m old too, almost the same age as the 120-49, and I wish I still worked well as those machines do. (Sigh!) 😉