What does the throat plate do on a sewing machine?
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What does the throat plate do on a sewing machine?
Throat Plate (5) A small opening in the plate allows the bobbin thread to come out and the needle to pass through to make stitches. Most throat plates have small lines notched to the right of the presser foot; these serve as guides for seam allowances and for sewing straight lines.
How do you tell if a singer is a featherweight?
A Singer Featherweight is limited to the Singer 221 or 222 model classification only and is made of cast aluminum, weighing just over 11 pounds. It also has a quick identifying feature with the sewing surface or bed extension that flips up on the left side (see photo below), allowing it to compactly fit into its case.
Where is the throat plate on a Singer sewing machine?
A sewing machine throat plate is the metal plate beneath a sewing machine’s needle and presser foot. It is typically held in place with one or more screws.
How can you tell a Singer Featherweight?
What is a needle plate used for?
A sewing machine throat plate has holes or slots for the needle to pass through as it moves up and down to stitch the fabric. It accommodates the different needle positions and fancy stitches available on the machine.
What is the faceplate on a sewing machine?
FACE PLATE: A cover that encloses the oiling points of the needle bar, presser bar and the take up lever. NEEDLE BAR: This is a steel rod that holds the needle at the lower end. Needle is fixed by means of a clamp. Its main function is to give the needle the required motion.
When was the Singer Featherweight 221 made?
October 3, 1933
On October 3, 1933, Singer commissioned the first batch of 10,000 model 221 sewing machines, marketing them as the Singer Featherweight.
What is presser bar lifter?
The presser bar lifter is used to raise and lower the presser bar, so that the sewing machine foot is placed in contact with the feed dog.
How often should you clean and lubricate the sewing machine?
The faster and longer you sew, the more heat and friction will be generated. However, the rule of thumb is lubricating the machine after every three to four bobbin changes. Or clean and lubricate the hook area after each day of sewing.
