20 Most Recent Kenmore 15218 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 2 Questions & Answers

try a new needlerethread the machine top & bobbinmake sure the bobbin is wound correctly & inserted correctlyinto the bobbin caseit's also possible that the machine could be out of time & needs tobe checked at a sewing machine shop by a technican

yes, pressure foot lever should stay raised, this sounds like the spring has broken in your machine. if you are comfortable with delving into the machine you could open it up and take a look. alternatively take it to a sewing repair man and get it serviced as well as clean and lube.

According to the description for the 15218 sewing machine, it has a one-step buttonhole function. You should be able to put on the automatic buttonhole foot, insert the button behind the presser foot, and set the pattern selector dial to "BH"- see p. 66 of the manual at http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0909499.pdf
Good luck!

then that gear is broken and would most likely need to be replaced you might want to take it to a shop in order for the bobin to rewind again if you have any further questions please message me back And have a great christmas Thanks again
Rick

Take out bobbin and reinsert it according to manual. Also completely rethread the machine.

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The standard size is Class A or 15.

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Always thread a sewing machine with the presser foot up - this will make sure the tension feature has control of the top thead.

Make sure the needle is properly placed - usually with the flat side toward the back of the machine.

the face plate may have been dislodged, check the screw, try taking it off and putting it back on. if it continues, it may be damaged and need to be replaced

Owner's manuals do not usually supply repair information beyond correcting operation mistakes. That information is contained in the service manual (which I don't have access to). You are likely stuck with taking it to a service shop.