Abstract: A sewing machine with an automatic threader comprises a threading hook for threading a needle, a thread carrying member for passing a thread through a thread take-up spring, a thread holding device for extending the thread from a thread take-up lever near to the thread eye of the needle so that the threading hook is able to catch the thread, an actuating lever for moving the thread holding device releasably holding the thread near to the needle and making the thread holding device transfer the thread to the threading hook, and an operating member for operating the thread carrying member and the actuating lever. These components of the automatic threader are interlocked with each other so that the thread is extended to the threading hook and is passed through the thread eye of the needle automatically by the single downward stroke of the operating member.

Abstract: A work presser device wherein a constant-force spring is employed for urging a presser bar downwardly, with substantially constant pressure, against a work piece. This constant pressure is exerted regardless of the axial movement of the presser bar owing to variation of the thickness of the work piece in the course of a sewing operation.

Abstract: A pattern selection system for a sewing machine capable of selectively forming a plurality of patterns is provided with at least two manual members for selecting a desired pattern out of a plurality of patterns. Those two manual members are arranged on the front side of the sewing machine for selecting one sequence of two predetermined pattern selection sequences, and for selecting one mode out of two predetermined selection modes such as selection speeds.