It is for older type machines that have a top loading bobbin, where by the bobbin is inserted into the bobbin case to the left of the needle horizontally. Now I just pull a little lever and "Presto", it threads itself! So changing thread colors is simply a breeze. This model of Singer Sewing Machine Instruction book can be downloaded here. I'm now 54 and my eyes aren't quite what they used to be, so I dreaded every time I had to change thread colors or every time my needle came un-threaded. But 2 years ago I broke down & bought a $150 Brother computer model at Target on sale and let me tell you, I am so very happy with it! The reason I love it (and it's not fancy) is because it has a self threader. See more ideas about vintage sewing machines, sewing machine, singer sewing machine. Oh, how I loved that machine! But since I wanted to sew with knits & over-lock the edges with zig-zag, I needed a machine with a zig-zag stitch, so I bought a newer machine (about a 1940's-1950's model) and was very happy with that. Explore Kalimna Kane's board 'singer 99k, 1937' on Pinterest. For many, many years I sewed everything on my trusty treadle.
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