Needle And Presser Foot Area - Singer 3333 Instruction Manual

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1. NEEDLE THREADER LEVER is used to engage the automatic needle threader mechanism.
2. NEEDLE THREADER GUIDE holds thread securely before placing it in hook pin.
3. THREAD GUIDE controls movement of upper thread.
4. NEEDLE holds thread during stitch formation.
5. PRESSER FOOT SCREW secures the presser foot holder (shank) onto the presser bar.
6. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against the feed teeth while sewing. Various optional presser feet
are available, depending on fabric sewn and sewing techniques. (see page 10)
7. FEED TEETH (OR FEED DOGS), which look like rows of teeth under the presser foot, control the
movement of the fabric under the presser foot.
8. NEEDLE CLAMP holds the machine's needle in position.
9. NEEDLE CLAMP SCREW secures the needle when placed in needle clamp.
10. PRESSER BAR accommodates the presser foot holder.
11. PRESSER FOOT HOLDER (OR SHANK) holds presser foot.
12. NEEDLE PLATE
13. STITCHING GUIDELINES are used as a visual reference for guiding fabric straight while sewing.
measurements are 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm). The 1/2" seam allowance is the 2nd line, and
the 5/8" seam allowance is the 3rd line from center needle position.
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