u/BidSudden3686

I've tried sewing this special stitches on my Kenmore 158.14300, but I'm only getting a normal zigzag stitch instead of all of the special stitch shown in the manual.

I've shown an example here

I followed the manual settings exactly:

Special stitch dial set to the correct symbol

Stitch width: 4

Stitch length: 6

Modifier set to the white dot

But the machine still sews a regular zigzag instead of the overcasting stitch pattern.

I've attached photos of:

What the manual shows

My stitch result

My machine settings

Am I doing something wrong, or could the special stitch mechanism be stuck/not engaging properly?

Did anyone had this problem?

I picked up this beautiful vintage Kenmore 158 sewing machine from Facebook Marketplace today. I think it might be a 13200 model.

The machine runs perfectly when I press the foot pedal, but I haven’t fully tested it with threading yet.

The seller said it originally belonged to her grandma, so before actually using it I wanted to clean, dust, and oil it properly. I watched a couple of YouTube videos and TikToks showing how to open the top for oiling, but I can’t get the top to budge even a millimeter.

Things I already tried:

Moved the metal piece used for bobbin winding (one YouTube video suggested that) - also in the manual I downloaded online says like that.

Checked all around for screws, but I can’t see any

Tried gently lifting/prying the top, but no luck

Does anyone know if I’m missing a hidden latch or screw on these machines? I attached front/back/top photos.

PS:thismachine only came with the standard presser foot and no accessories. Does anyone know a good place/website to buy compatible feet and attachments for these old Kenmore machines, including the buttonhole attachment/template?

TIA!