Cogito

There was some discussion on another thread about which models thread left to right and vice versa.....I seem to always have to go back to the manual because I can't ever remember which machine is which! Many of you are probably already aware of this but I wasn't....until reading this in the Singer Student manual! Eureka, what a great way to know! Hope this helps some of you.

J Miller

Hmmmm, I guess I need to get me one of those "student manuals".

Joe

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

Cogito

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?

J Miller

Napa John,

Thanks for the link.

cogito,
The needles on the 400s and 500s fit flat to the back and thread front to rear. Those I know by heart, I got three of them.

Joe

Prim Quilts

Good to know!!!!!!

Sunflowerzz

Thank you so much for this. It does help...greatly! I printed it out and will be adding notes for "other" machines that are different and not included in the list. I love that it tells us exactly which models too. Makes it very easy. I think I will laminate it and have it hanging where I can see it instead of putting it into my helpful hints binder..hehe

Cogito

yep, I agree...i also have 3. But I was trying to remember if they self seat (maybe not correct term?, I have dementia)? Too lazy to go check. Lol!

aronel

Great idea!! I think I will do the same!

miriam

Some of the newer Singer's have arrows on the throat plate...