That "Thing-a-ma-bob"- Sewing Machine Parts Nomenclature
It can be difficult to understand manuals and repair tips if you don't know the language. Below are a few pages from the "Singer Students Manual of Machine Sewing" . These pages identify and label some of the more common sewing machine parts/components. So, now you will know what that do-hickey, what-cha-ma-call-it is really called! 
The entire book will be available for download soon, but this needed to be highlighted for easy reference.
The entire book will be available for download soon, but this needed to be highlighted for easy reference.
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Thank you for all the helpful and interesting publications from the past that you are allowing us to view on your site. I look forward to them and have learned a lot about my old machines.
Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge regarding these wonderful vintage machines. I truly appreciate your kindness....it will not go unrewarded I am certain.
Martha Wallner/Florida
Thanks for your wonderful insighrs of info.