Originally Posted by
NapaJohn
Thanks for pointing that out. I often have trouble remembering which machine threads which direction and always try to pay attention when I take out a needle for replacement which way it was facing. That diagram would work for the black Singers, but others (like the Slant-O-Matics, I believe) thread front to back...but you can probably see the needlebar slot on them, too.
I think this might be it:
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/09/...-free-pdf.aspx
Haha, thanks Napa John! I had just offered to copy it for someone and now Jenny at Sew Classic has saved me the trouble! I forgot that was there. Yes, this manual is dated 1957 and of course the 400's and 500's, etc. we're not out yet. I just looked at one of my 401's and don't even see that same slot anywhere that is visible. I don't remember....are these self seating?