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Do i need cam to do zigzag stitch on Kenmore 158.17600

Cam is missing but machine looks like plain zigzag should work without it. Also, where to get manual for this machine

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This video will probably be handy, although not quite your model, it should be very close. Generally, your machine should be able to do straight & zig-zag stitch without cams. Cams were usually for decorative stitches.

Kenmore 158 17550 Sewing Machine Tutorial

Parts: https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/kenmore-158-17600-sewing-machine-parts.aspx?sort.ss_cat_sort=desc&index=64

Manual: Kenmore 158 manuals 3

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SOURCE: kenmore 14 stitch machine

Adjust the width selector to zero

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2009

SOURCE: My Kenmore machine sews a straight stitch fine for

timing issue, needs to be serviced and re timed.

ken dourof

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  • Posted on Nov 06, 2009

SOURCE: Kenmore 2142 sewing machine won't zigzag.

Before you put the cam in did you make sure the machine was set on straight stitch and then select zig zag?

Debbi's Sewing Machine Repair

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SOURCE: looking for a free manual some parts for kenmore sewing machine model C877.06

try these sites for parts & manual
sewingpartsonline.com
sewusa.com
sew4less.com
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Debbi's Sewing Machine Repair

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  • Posted on Aug 01, 2012

SOURCE: why straight stitch will not work but zigzag and herringbone stitches work on my machine.

it sounds like the machine needs to be checked at a sewing
machine shop to see what's wrong with the cam's or gear
that makes the stitches

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Singer sewing machine needle moving to the side after it's in the fabric for a zigzag stitch

If you can grab the hand wheel and move it right and left, then it probably needs a plastic collar that goes next to the left upper shaft bushing.
If not then the cam timing needs to be adjusted.
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Depends on what stitch you intend to use. I do a lot of mending with a three step zigzag set to maximum width and minimum length -- see: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24395076 A wide, short zigzag stitch is another popular choice, as is a straight stitch worked back and forth over the area: http://www.running-w-scissors.com/2014/01/tutorial-patch-mend.html

If you're just mending a seam that's come unstitched, a straight stitch or zigzag stitch similar to what's already in the seam is what you're looking for.
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Why straight stitch will not work but zigzag and herringbone stitches work on my machine.

it sounds like the machine needs to be checked at a sewing
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Looking for a free manual some parts for kenmore sewing machine model C877.06

try these sites for parts & manual
sewingpartsonline.com
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sew4less.com
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Top thread is ok but bobbin thread misses stitches at will, zigzag stitches don't sew but a straight line. changed needle, sanded burrs off pressure plate, cleared bobbin chase of lint. what have I...

check tension usually 3 or 4 is good
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