The programed instruction manual is designed to aid the student in learning the parts, uses, and operation of the sewing machine. Drawings of sewing machine parts are presented, and space is provided for the student's written responses. Following an introductory section identifying sewing machine parts, the manual deals with each part and its functions in detail: handwheel, thread holder or spool pin, thread guides, tension, thread take-up, lever, needle bar and needle clamp, needles, presser foot, face plates and feed dogs, base, bobbin, and sewing. (NJ)