Great tutorial! Now I know what that silly arrow means....

I thought the arrow indicated the direction to stick your finger for the best needle penetration ..... :eek:

B A M = What kind of sewist you are ... :D

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Moving the lever gives you increased performance. You know, like those switches that increase the performance on the Corvettes ..... :cool:

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I realize this is not true for every machine. If you want to be sure, look to be see that the curved part of the needle goes next to the hook. That is the sure fire way to have the needle in right on every machine. The info about the flat part of the shank going toward the shaft should work for your Singer 15s and 221s and 201s and many others - double check which side the hook goes compared to the needle.

[QUOTE=miriam;6818722If you want to be sure, look to be see that the curved part of the needle goes next to the hook. That is the sure fire way to have the needle in right on every machine. [/QUOTE]

What's a hook? ;) I have had that question multiple times in the last couple of months, so I thought I'd raise it so that someone else wouldn't have to, or if there was someone who was too "shy" to ask.

Here's a good explanation: http://www.sewitworks.com/timing/

Miriam,

You're the greatest! You always come up with the answers someone needs! Thanks!

Jeanette

It's worth noting that there are sites out there that show this without trying to sell anything too. ;)

The hook question is why I didn't bring that up on page one window one but Ray White corrected me... :o It is true that you need to look at the hook (if you know what one is) to be sure - but on the most common machines that needle going flat against the needle bar will get you there.

Thanks so much, Miriam, you are the greatest!!! I've learned so much from you and the guys here on the QB!!! Hope you all know how much we appreciate you.

They were trying to sell something? I just looked at the pictures :)