How old is a Kenmore sewing machine model 117-95 with cabinet?

Answer 1

Late 50s or early 60s. My aunt got hers brand new when I was just a little girl and she passed recently. It was given to one of my cousins and we were talking about it then. That is one of the best sewing machines I've ever seen and the manual alone is worth about $21.00. Hope this helps.

Mine says it was delivered in 1951 in the manual and partslist. If you set the tension right above the needle facing you to around 3 it should work, you are too loose! play with it, they are great machines!

Answer 2

Kenmore-branded sewing machines have been around for a long time, although sometimes offered sporadically.

Since Kenmore is a brand name used by Sears Roebuck--now Sears--to identify the appliances it sells, the manufacturers have varied over the years. For 20 years, from 1938 to 1958, the White Sewing Machine Company produced every Kenmore sewing machine. Since then, Sears has contracted with different manufacturers to make its sewing machines, mostly for economic reasons.

Answer 3

I purchased that sewing machine model early 1979 new from Sears. Still have it.

Answer 4

You have an sms 962. The 1200-1299 series (including 1233) produced in 60's but can't say what year. Unfortunately most the electromechanicals have little antique value just nostalgia.

Answer 5

Sears Kenmore Model #158.17841 is a 1984.

Answer 6

60 years old