Needle Plate Insert for Kenmore 158.16030 and 158.17011 (Compatible)

If your Kenmore needs a new needle plate, this is the part listed for the Kenmore 158.16030 and 158.17011. This is a compatible replacement part rather than a manufacturer-original part.

This list comes from the distributor's listing for this part. If your model is not named, do not assume it fits — check the part you are removing against the specification below, or ask us with your model number before ordering.

What this part does

The needle plate (also called the throat plate or stitch plate) is the metal plate the fabric rests on. It has the needle hole, slots for the feed dogs and often etched seam guides. Needle strikes leave burrs around the hole that snag thread and fabric, which is the usual reason to replace it.

Specifications

How to tell if this is the right one

A needle plate must match the feed-dog spacing and the needle hole position of the machine. Use the model list; a plate from a similar-looking machine may not line up with the feed dogs. If a listing says 'straight stitch', the hole is a small round one for straight sewing only — do not use a zigzag stitch with it fitted.

Signs you need this part

Burrs or a rough edge around the needle hole, fabric being pushed down into the hole, skipped stitches on fine fabric, or a plate that is bent or cracked from a needle strike.

Fitting it

Remove the retaining screws (usually two) or press the release lever, lift the old plate, clean the feed dog area and fit the new plate. Turn the handwheel by hand to confirm the needle clears the hole before sewing.

Questions about this part

Does this needle plate fit the Kenmore 158.16030?

Yes. The Kenmore 158.16030 is on the distributor's fitment list for this part, along with 158.17011. If your model is not listed on this page, send us the model number and we will check before you order.

Is this the original Kenmore part?

No — it is a compatible aftermarket part made to fit the models listed. It is not a manufacturer-original part.

Can I polish the burr out instead?

Light burrs can be dressed with fine emery, but a plate that has been struck hard is usually bent. A replacement is inexpensive compared with the time spent fighting skipped stitches.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are dispatched from our distributor's US warehouse. We do not hold stock ourselves and cannot promise same-day dispatch; current delivery estimates are shown at checkout, and we will email you if an item is back-ordered.