Lady Kenmore 89 - 1960 German Quality - 516.891

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The Sears Lady Kenmore 89 sewing machine. The Kenmore model # 516.891 was made in West Germany by Gritzner for Sears. Gritzner at this time was short for Gritzner-Kayser and I believe that Pfaff bought in just prior to this machines manufacture date. Gritzner made sewing machines the same as or very similar to the Lady Kenmore 89 (i.e. Pfaff 280, Gritzner GU-L).
A viewer let me know in the comments that this machine is marked indicating it was made January, 1960.
Follow along as I look at and explain some of the features and controls of this wonderful sewing machine.
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00:00 Introduction
08:31 Features
16:16 Loading a Bobbin
17:59 Threading
19:19 Demonstration
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@MarloJavierJarquindiaz-kr2hm 5 месяцев назад

I have one of these machines. I picked it up on the street. It's a work of art. I don't know if it's good. But now that I watch this video, I know its value.

@AlexanderDyer 4 месяца назад

Very cool!

@user-it6pb1ds2k 4 месяца назад

My grandmother found this same model sewing machine at an auction and gave it to me. I was very excited, then very frustrated. Your video is so informative! I was about to give up on even threading it. Thank you so much for all of your help!

@jill552 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful machine. That cam- finger system is genius.

@linphillips8331 Год назад

This machine makes me drool! Love the copper color too.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Me too!!

@1953childstar Год назад

I am pleased that you have such respect and admiration for machines such as this one. I watched another video and cringed as the person took a heating tool to the cam stack area and I watched the stitch chart shrink and melt. Literally my jaw dropped, because as you stated, these German machines were imported by Sears for only 3 years and are well made collectable machines...

@delldell21 10 месяцев назад

Love these sewing machine lore videos.

@Mapplegate6977 5 месяцев назад

I have just recently inherited this machine from my Grandmother, so I really appreciate this video. You've helped me a great deal with knobs and other parts I had no clue what they did. So, THANK YOU!!!

@FrancisoDoncona Год назад

The tensioner is just like a micrometer, and the radio face takes the cake.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

📻🚗🍰

@alp-1960 Год назад

Thank you. I don't know if it's intentional, but the face plate showing the decorative stitches with a dial at either end looks like an AM radio you would find in a car of the same era. Cool machine, well made.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

I have always thought that sewing machines from this era took a lot of cues from automobiles.😃👍

@quademasters249 Год назад

I was thinking juke-box. The cover over the thread tensioner too.

@southothehighway Год назад

Too bad we know nothing about the industrial designers that created these. The most famous designer was Raymond Lowey but I don't know if he ever consulted with Singer.

@zannahmartell9813 Год назад

What a beautiful machine, sounds amazing too!

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

The sound of quality. 👂🎵😃

@mikekollross8810 Год назад

The West Germany gives a solid date range from 1949 to 1990. I think your assessment is bang on.

@sheldoncooper6230 Год назад

As always, you've made another great video! I have the German made Kenmore in your other video and those gritzner made machines are really high quality. I love that stitch selector window. Looks like an old car radio dial. Please keep making videos of these older vintage sewing machines.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

🍀👍🙏

@johnsargent24 Год назад

I have two of these machines, both are probably early production and were equipped with a cheap, noisy, motor. The motors didn't even have external access for the brushes. I have replaced both motors and the machines are much quieter and more pleasant to use. I have seen a later production of the Lady Kenmore Model 89 which was factory equipped with a motor with external brush access. It was quieter at low speeds.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

This could be a clue as to why my motor doesn't match. Thank you for sharing this good information.

@debbaker4856 9 месяцев назад

My mom had this machine. I learned to sew on it. I’d love to have one again.

@AlexanderDyer 9 месяцев назад

Great machine to have and learn on. This one is available alexanderdyer.work/products/

@thelinnjo 8 месяцев назад

Also I’d like to say I think you should talk as much as you want. I totally enjoyed this video. Very informative. Than you

@AlexanderDyer 8 месяцев назад

🙏

@michaelbean739 Год назад

That was amazing. Audio and video. Harp space looks great. Nice machine.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Thank you kindly!

@karenmattingly8527 Год назад

Amazing machine. I was told back in the early 70s what meticulous work German engineers were. This is the first Kenmore made in Germany I've ever seen. My 90s German made Pfaff is the best machine I have ever seen on. I'm so glad to see this video. I also own a 76 Kenmore made in Japan.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

I have another video of a different German made Kenmore if you would like to find it. Thans for your support.

@br31woodlands69 Год назад

I envy your collection. Wonderful video

@thejasonofalltrades Год назад

That's a beauty! I have a Maruzen-made Kenmore that is patiently waiting for its time on my channel. I think the German ones might be nicer! Thanks for another great video!

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Thank you brother. 🙏🙏🙏

@earthelder2065 Год назад

I look forward to watching your videos I always learn something, thanks!

@jeremydickerson8243 Год назад

Great video. This is one of my bucket list machines 😊

@ricgen Год назад

I have my Moms Singer 401a.It can do allot and is made of metal.I remember her making our halloween costumes .The reverse and the color is almost the same as the 89.Thanks

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

That sounds like a good memory. I really like the Singer 401A and have recommended it to friends looking to get a good and reliable sewing machine for their home. Thanks for sharing.

@ricgen Год назад

@@AlexanderDyer I learned to sew from videos like yours.Thanks!

@theprojectproject01 Год назад

I keep trying to find one of these in really good shape. But thanks for making my search harder!

@theprojectproject01 Год назад

Interesting little door for the shuttle retainer. My Singer 216G has the same arrangement.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

That is an intriguing looking model that i would love to try.

@tcap7917 Год назад

Wow , never seen one and yours look pristine.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

💥🙏

@horacerumpole6912 Год назад

Phenolic laminate-'the steel of plastics'

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Phenolic laminate ... the steel of plastics . I love that, thanks. I can see a rabbit hole in my very near future.🙏👍

@terrigelbaum8066 Год назад

I love these machines.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

👀🌸🍀🙏

@macswanton9622 Год назад

I remember the commercials. They targeted the sophisticated housewife, which included my mother and her circle of friends. She went with a more basic machine without the decorative settings

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

sophisticated housewife, I love that. So since this machine appeals to me so much what does that say about me? 🤔😄

@macswanton9622 Год назад

@@AlexanderDyer We recognize 'the greatest generation' and try to live up?

@user-dr1re7ge7t Год назад

The DDR produced excellent sewing machines. Some of them were an amazing combination of technology and innovative design. For example, Textima 8332. Everything is amazing in it. Everything about it is amazing. And the general view, and the trajectory of the thread, and every detail that you will not find in any other machine. Highly recommend to buy!

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

I am no expert on the GDR (DDR) but my search shows that the German Democratic Republic was East Germany and this machine was made in West Germany. I will keep my eye out for a Textima 8332 for sure. Thanks for the recommendation.

@ivanmolnar5482 Год назад

Ето не машина а произведение искуства🤗

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

🎯

@agardayangonzalezcarrillo1307 2 дня назад

Soy de Cartagena Colombia

@airnashville3883 Год назад

This was Sears competitor to the Singer 500A "Rocketeer" model. Similar features but, the internal cam stack on the Singer is vertical and made of steel. Both great machines, I have the 500A.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

I have yet to have the pleasure, thanks for the information.

@1953childstar Год назад

Yes, and the # 500 cost $359.00 from 1961-3.. I have 4 of them and love them !!! They have all steel gears and a high speed rotary hook . In my opinion, the Singer machines were superior, no plastics..

@Ace2210 Год назад

My wife just got one of these given to her for free

@aracelitierrablanca2305 Год назад

Hermosa máquina!

@gunhandy2004 Год назад

Would love to own that 😮

@user-vn5bn2og1j 11 месяцев назад

يأسلأم سلم قمة الجودة والاناقة مكنة نقسة وخياطة زجزاج المأنية الصنع والابداع الماكافيئولأ اروع من الصناعة الالمانية علي الاطلأق الدولة الوحيظة بل والفريدة في اوج قمة الهرم الصناعي المتناسق المتين (قمة الابداع المانيأ الاتحادية )

@elizabethclaiborne6461 Год назад

If you have the Sears catalogue page, that dates it. Probably contracted for a year before the catalogue date.

@chrisfowler-ff9we Год назад

January 1960 you can see the Number 601(yym) on the model/serial number tag

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

OK, yes and in fact now looking at it I can see there is even a space between the 60 and the 1. Thank you very much. 🔥👍

@SBFay01 Год назад

Yes, I know (the date of mfg). On the nomenclature plate which states 516.891, there are 3 sideways digits 601. This means 1960 January was the date that this machine was made. This does not confirm the date RANGE that Gritzner may have made the 516.891 version. Further, the 516.890 version would typically have been may prior to 516.891, but that could be the same year (1960) or earlier. The sample nomenclature plate that I have seen for 516.890 did not have the date stamp. Not all Kenmore machines did.

@liomardias7264 Год назад

Perfeita linda 👏👏👏

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

😃🙏🙏

@beakittelscherz5419 Год назад

very nice Video. Instead of talking in length I wished there were more Decor stiches to see...

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Copy, less talking, more stitching. 😆

@daagemaestherkpadoo3861 Год назад

Looks beautiful. Unrelated I kindly need your expertise on how to use the emel 737f industrial design weaving for inner overlock stitching too.

@Dionne2U2 21 день назад

Very nice machine! Is there a video or directions out there on how to replace the tension assembly, the split screw that the adjustment knob screws on to one side has broken off of my 117.841. 😢

@davidmessa1419 Год назад

Very cool machine, picked one up for free but too damaged to be saved (rain and mouse poop). I also have the Gritzner automatic version. If you look under the top cover to the right of the presser foot pressure adjustment you might find what I think is a date stamp in the cast iron. My Lady Kenmore was 48 and the Gritzner is 52. The Kenmore's motor was the same color as the body of the machine. The Gritzner has an Elte (German) motor. Larger more powerful and 7500 rpm's.

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Thanks for that good information.

@georgea5839 2 месяца назад

I own a Lady Kenmore 89. She is a true gem of a sewing machine! I use her every day to piece quilts and have worn out the motor belt. It seems to be an unusual size and have been unable to find a replacement anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@AlexanderDyer 2 месяца назад

I usually have good luck on eBay

@elizabethdiaz1181 Год назад

Divina lo mejor

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

😃🍀🙏

@jorgeoliveira1936 Год назад

*Que máquina espetacular...infelizmente aqui no Brasil não temos este tipo de equipamento e, quando encontramos algum, sempre está em péssimas condições e sem possiblidade de colocar-se em funcionamento por falta de peças de reposição e mão de obra...é uma lástima.*

@sambumgarner6677 Месяц назад

Hi Alexander, I just inherited this machine! I am totally new to sewing and would like to learn how to use it, but it didnt come with a foot pedal. Is it operable without one? If so... how? And where does the pedal attach? Much appreciated if you have an answer to any of my questions!!

@yusneidyfreites2936 4 месяца назад

Excellent video, I inherited her sewing machine from my grandmother and it is exactly that model, but I would like to know what type of belt the machine uses, since I did not have it when it came into my hands. Thank you very much in advance.

@AlexanderDyer 4 месяца назад

www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=kenmore+89+sewing+machine+belt&_sacat=0&_odkw=sewing+machine+belt&_osacat=0

@Waferdicing 8 месяцев назад

❤❤❤❤

@AlexanderDyer 7 месяцев назад

🌞

@FeelCheated4 Год назад

Dad bought it for mom in 1946 after they got married! I need to know how to reset the foot lever so it drops the foot to the plate! I also would like to know the pain color numbers as I need to refurbish it as I still have it!

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

If the foot is stuck I recommend that you clean and oil your sewing machine. Use sewing machine oil for best results.

@FeelCheated4 Год назад

@@AlexanderDyer Thank you, however, it has been oiled, the problem is that the lever came off it’s spot on the spring lift and I do not know how to get it back to the correct place or where that place is!

@thelinnjo 8 месяцев назад

Hi I just got an old forgotten Lady Kenmore 89. It’s completely seized up and it needs a new belt. It took me all Day to get the belt out now I’m trying to to buy a new one. Can you tell me which one I need for this machine? Thanks

@AlexanderDyer 8 месяцев назад

Something like this. amzn.to/47Bs0A5

@wpomeroy8 3 месяца назад

I found one of these. Can you tell me if there are videos on how to restore ?

@AlexanderDyer 3 месяца назад

This is the closest thing to that I might have I think. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JFJI2BFiul4.htmlsi=FOisA0SGLk-JJ8Jx

@bonniereynolds1651 11 месяцев назад

I have this exact machine which was my mother's. She bought it brand new and made payments on it. I still use it today. It's a wonderful machine! However, I'd like to get some new/different presser feet for it, but don't know if it's considered a low shank or high shank. And how do you measure to find out? Thanks for any help. 😊

@AlexanderDyer 11 месяцев назад

Mine is a high shank. When I measure a foot sitting flat on the table it is about 1.25" tall overall. Hope that helps.

@bonniereynolds1651 11 месяцев назад

@@AlexanderDyer Yes! Thank you!

@agardayangonzalezcarrillo1307 2 дня назад

Hola me regalaron una idéntica y no sé cómo hacer zuczac ni las puntadas que están hay

@thelinnjo 7 месяцев назад

Ok thank you for in informing on the belt but I need a longer one. Anyway I put the old one back and oiled the Machine and it worked but now that I’ve cleaned it it’s not smooth anymore I have to keep revving the wheel and hitting the pedal to get it going,?so no smooth sewing. Have any hints. I keep Oiling it but still not smooth.

@AlexanderDyer 7 месяцев назад

Probably some thread or something all jammed up under the hook.

@bobsnewchannel1617 Год назад

The documentation on my Model 89 says it was manufactured December 7, 1959. Now I need a new motor, any ideas?

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

Universal motors are sold on Amazon and eBay.

@bobsnewchannel1617 Год назад

@@AlexanderDyer I took it to a sewing machine store and theowner asked me if the motor was turning slowly and smoking. I said 'Yes', and he said 'don't worry, just run the motor at full speed for a while and it will be fine when it warms up'. He was right. Apparently it happens when motors sit around for a long time. Later I experienced the same thing with an electric fan. It didn't want to go very fast so I left it on and now it's humming.

@CarmenLopez-xc6cr Год назад

Quiero una😥

@clementihammock7572 Год назад

To me, it look like Early 60s Japanese Made For Sears Machine? Sunwa, Janome, Riccar, Brother?

@quademasters249 Год назад

I have a Japanese Kenmore. A Janome. It''s a fantastic machine. Metal from top to bottom.

@clementihammock7572 Год назад

@@quademasters249 Agreed, Japanese Made very good precision reliable sewing machine. Also, not that easy to get rust than most of the European models.

@qarshianadeem5507 Год назад

Gi Guys I have this machine but don't know how to use

@alihasanalihasan1695 Год назад

Prize

@happy543210 Год назад

If you were a sears shopper, how would you afford a 4k dollar sewing machine?

@AlexanderDyer Год назад

I think you may have a misconception about what Sears was as a company and the range of customers that it served. Sears was the Amazon of the day. They even sold house kits. From 1908-1940, Sears, Roebuck and Co. sold about 70,000 - 75,000 homes.

@kusler67 Год назад

First

@kusler67 Год назад

OMG yes finally! Thanks for the great videos btw!

@qarshianadeem5507 Год назад

HI guys anyone interested offer me

@MrSamBadAzz 3 месяца назад

hey Alexander, I just inherited this beautiful machine. However, the decorative stitch selector isn't working (regular stitching works great). Any idea if this is something I can diagnose/fix at home? Any advice for what to look for/what could be going wrong?

@AlexanderDyer 3 месяца назад

Assuming your setting are correct. It is not uncommon for these to get gunked up with inappropriate oils. 3 in 1 oil sets up like glue for instance. Get some plain old sewing machine oil, clean and lubricate your machine. once you get things moving again just keep moving them with liberal oiling. You will wipe it all down before sewing so you don't get oil on your projects.