For the person who bought the Kenmore 1802 and is looking for a straight stitch throat plate, it is dual duty, it turns around for single stitch . I worked for Sears in the 1970's and worked in the sewing machine department as a sewing machine demonstrator and later in the sewing depart in sales, later on I worked at the Sears Service center repairing these sewing machines, so I know how to use ALL of the attachments, that came with this machine. I have this machine that I purchased way back then. It is a workhorse and I sew everything and anything on it. About 6 years ago I replaced the motor because I didn't want to buy one of the new model of sewing machine with all the plastic parts and gears. I am so glad you love it!