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Image 1 — Need help opening/oiling vintage Kenmore 158 sewing machine top
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Need help opening/oiling vintage Kenmore 158 sewing machine top

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!

u/BidSudden3686 — 13 hours ago