Kenmore sewing machine parts

[Newport 66]

Ok. I know this is a car site and I know some will have to throw arrows my way, but my beautiful wife is getting desperate!!
She collects and uses vintage sewing machines. Her Kenmore model 54 (158.542) needs a new stitch length regulator plastic piece. We've searched the web, she's reached out to all of her sewing groups (websites included) and no luck. I've asked a couple of members here about 3D printing one, to no avail. So if anyone here can help either with the part or a contact we would greatly appreciate it. I've attached a schematic with the part circled. Thanks in advance from Julie and me!!

 

[cbarge]

Sewing...another dying art sad to say.
I wish I could help out......

 

[Davea Lux]

Thrift store for a similar used machine to use for parts.

Dave

 

[Newport 66]

Thrift store for a similar used machine to use for parts.

Dave

LOL!!! she's waaaaay ahead of you, she is a thrift store fanatic.....for a lot more than just sewing machines
thank you for the reply though, Dave!!

 

[Stern70]

I hear ya man, when the wife's tools are down everyone feels the pain! My wife has a whole room full of fabric. She sews and embroiders all the time and I'm lucky enough all her equipment is pretty new and I haven't had to help her part search, YET! Sorry I'm no help unless you need formal parts

 

[stubs300]

Sewing...another dying art sad to say..

There are way to many upholstery shops, dress makers, tailors, seamstress's, customizers, etc. that the art will never die! I bought and taught myself so that I could save some coin and redo my Van seats, not great but a hell of a lot better then what I had!
Dam Newport, even I came up empty trying to help find you something, it almost seems easier to buy a new/another machine and strip it for parts, then look for parts to fix it. Dam, I hope my old HD Singer never takes a dump? Good Luck

 

[Newport 66]

There are way to many upholstery shops, dress makers, tailors, seamstress's, customizers, etc. that the art will never die! I bought and taught myself so that I could save some coin and redo my Van seats, not great but a hell of a lot better then what I had!
Dam Newport, even I came up empty trying to help find you something, it almost seems easier to buy a new/another machine and strip it for parts, then look for parts to fix it. Dam, I hope my old HD Singer never takes a dump? Good Luck

Buy another machine???!?? That, sir is a last resort. This is like looking for that last trim piece for your restoration project. It's a quest, a chance to satisfy the need to see it to completion, fill that "holy grail" with the wine of success.....lol.
Thanks for your efforts!!!

 

[Davea Lux]

Are you sure about that machine number? I think it might be 158.842. If so the cam set is available at www.vintagesingerparts.com/collections/kenmore-sewing-machine-gears-cams

Dave

 

[Newport 66]

Dave, those are the stitch design cams to make different stitches. The part we need is to change the stitch lenght (up and down throw).
Thank you very much for looking into this for us. Its appreciated!!!!

 

[Newport 66]

Dave,
Julie said she did look at that company you sent the link for. No luck...

 

[cbarge]

There are way to many upholstery shops, dress makers, tailors, seamstress's, customizers, etc. that the art will never die! I bought and taught myself so that I could save some coin and redo my Van seats, not great but a hell of a lot better then what I had!

What I should have referred to is everybody had a Grandma,Mother or Aunt that sewed everything in the house--blankets,curtains,shirts,etc. and repaired a button or rip in clothing.

 

[65sporty]

My grandmother taught me to sew, forever grateful. A very handy skill.

 

[Newport 66]

My grandmother taught me to sew, forever grateful. A very handy skill.

Kinda wanted to learn, I can see a button on......maybe

 

[Newport 66]

I can see, but not sew....

 

[78Brougham]

For as many of these machines were made and sold, the parts and disributers of them is very feeble! My wife also sews, and needed a part for one of her machines. Terrible support. Hours of searching the internet and a complete waste of time. I wound up making the part myself. PITA!

Good luck is all I can offer. Ohhhhhhh and she's a keeper

 

[stubs300]

My grandmother taught me to sew, forever grateful. A very handy skill.

I agree, except Mom taught me. I have no problem garbing a needle & thread and getting the job done.