I have a Kenmore 100 stitch sewing machine which I am told may be a Janome machine. Model #3851960180, Serial # 11033664. It started making only very tiny stitches no matter how I adjusted it. I sent it to Sears repair and they said the feed motor was broken and they could not get the part. I did further research and found that the feed motor may be a stepping motor.
Either way, do you have a stepping motor or feed motor for this machine?
Thanks for the help.
Linda Nelson
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janome.com/siteassets/support/manuals/.../inst-book-7318-english.pdf making any other adjustments mentioned in this owner's manual. ..... 16 q w e r t. SECTION 3. BASIC SEWING. Straight Stitch Sewing. Machine setting: q Stitch ...
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A sewing machine technician may be able to help determine who actually made the machine. The problem is, Sears negotiated with various companies to make Kenmore products and Sears frequently changed manufacturers. I believe Janome made some Kenmore sewing machines but during what period and for how long is questionable.
I can't seem to find a decent picture of the Kenmore 385.16120200, but from the replacement parts that I can see, it may be close to this one: http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/Sewing-Quilting/2212
Or maybe: http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/Sewing-Quilting/Magnolia_7318
Janome is an excellent brand, and any Kenmore built by Janome is going to be just as good, but a little less expensive. However as the Kenmore sewing machine line seems to be hard to find even used, and if you are considering buying a Janome, I would highly recommend a few features to you:
Drop-in Bobbin, One-step Buttonhole, Automatic Needle Threader, and maybe (depending on your tastes and preferences) a few electronic features like Needle Up-down and Push Button Stitch Selection. If at all possible, go into a shop and try before you buy. Hope you find what you are looking for!
I would prefer Kenmore, enmore makes perhaps the largest selection of mechanical machines. The very cheapest Kenmore sewing machines, like the Kenmore Mini (*est. $100) and Kenmore 15208 (*est. $120), stick with a four-step buttonhole, and have just six and eight stitches, respectively. The Kenmore 15212 (*est. $150) and Kenmore 15218 (*est. $170) both have a one-step buttonhole. The cheaper Kenmore 15212 has 12 stitches. The slightly more expensive model has 18 stitches, including a smocking stitch, overcast and elastic stretch stitch in addition to the basics. Both Kenmore sewing machines are good, basic models, say reviews. Both have just a 90-day warranty, however. Bear in mind that Kenmore sewing machines are made by different Asian companies each year, resulting in varying degrees of quality; this also explains the low prices. Some users report difficulty with tension and light fabrics.
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