Device for positioning accessory of sewing machine, comprising support arm and accessory arm

Abstract

The invention discloses a device for positioning accessories of a sewing machine. The device comprises a supporting arm and an accessory arm. According to one aspect, a device for positioning a sewing machine accessory includes a support arm. The supporting arm is used for being connected with the sewing machine and comprises a first connecting part. The first connecting part comprises a first magnetic part. The device further comprises an accessory arm used for being connected with a sewing machine accessory. The accessory arm includes a second connecting member. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to be connected together. The second connecting part comprises a second magnetic part, and when the first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected together, the second magnetic part is attracted by the first magnetic part so as to push the second connecting part to the first connecting part. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are configured to position the sewing machine accessory to a user-determined position.

Description

[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications This PCT international application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Non - Provisional Patent Application No. US 17 / 890,341, filed on August 18, 2022, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0002] The subject matter of the present disclosure generally relates to sewing machines. In particular, the subject matter of the present disclosure relates to a device for positioning a sewing machine attachment, the device including a support arm and an attachment arm. Background Art

[0003] Sewing machines are used to stitch materials and fabrics together with thread. A typical sewing machine includes an upper body in which a needle mechanism is provided, and a lower body in which a working space is provided, below the needle mechanism. A presser foot is located in the working space for holding the fabric or other material in place. Once the thread is properly threaded through the upper body, it is threaded into the sewing needle, and the presser foot is lowered to hold the material in place for sewing. Threading the needle, operating other components, and turning the material to be sewn all require keeping both hands steady and making precise movements within the working space.

[0004] One problem with sewing is that the components of the sewing machine, the sewing thread, and the sewing area are all relatively small. Therefore, good visibility is necessary. Some efforts have been made to magnify these areas to improve the operator's visibility. However, there is still a need for equipment and techniques that can better observe the components of the sewing machine, the sewing thread, and the sewing area.

[0005] Brief Description of the Drawings After having generally described the presently disclosed subject matter, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a sewing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sewing machine including a support arm and an attachment arm for positioning a sewing machine attachment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0006] Figure 2A is a perspective view of the support arm with the attachment arm removed therefrom; Figure 2B is a cross - sectional side view when the support arm is connected to the attachment arm; Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the magnetic components of the support arm and its connecting components, for ease of illustration, the magnetic components are taken out of the internal space of the connecting components and placed outside; Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the attachment arm with the connecting components; and Figure 5A and Figure 5BPerspective views of a support arm relative to a bottom surface of a sewing machine are shown separately in a separated position and a connected position according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0007] Summary The present disclosure relates to an apparatus including a support arm and an attachment arm for positioning a sewing machine attachment. According to one aspect, an apparatus for positioning a sewing machine attachment includes a support arm. The support arm is for connecting to a sewing machine and includes a first connection member. The first connection member includes a first magnetic member. The apparatus further includes an attachment arm for connecting to a sewing machine attachment. The attachment arm includes a second connection member. The first connection member and the second connection member are configured to be connected together. The second connection member includes a second magnetic member that is attracted by the first magnetic member when the first connection member and the second connection member are connected together to push the second connection member towards the first connection member. When the first connection member and the second connection member are connected together, the first connection member and the second connection member are for positioning the sewing machine attachment to a user-determined position.

[0008] In another aspect, the sewing machine attachment includes a magnifying glass or a light source.

[0009] In another aspect, the sewing machine attachment includes a magnifying glass. The first connection member and the second connection member are configured to position and orient the magnifying glass to magnify an operator's view of a working space of the sewing machine.

[0010] In another aspect, when the first connection member and the second connection member are connected together, the second connection member is rotatable relative to the first connection member.

[0011] In another aspect, the first connection member defines an internal space and an opening for receiving a portion of the second connection member.

[0012] In another aspect, the first magnetic member is received in the internal space of the first connection member. The second magnetic member is connected to a portion of the second connection member such that when the first connection member and the second connection member are connected together, the second magnetic member is located in the internal space of the first connection member.

[0013] In another aspect, the internal space extends in a generally horizontal direction. The internal space defines an upper surface and a lower surface. A portion of the second connection member engages the upper surface and the lower surface to support the attachment arm in a vertical direction.

[0014] In another aspect, the support arm includes an upper end and a lower end. The support arm extends generally in a vertical direction. The upper end of the support arm is connectable to a lower side of the sewing machine. The first connection member connects to the lower end of the support arm.

[0015] In another aspect, the support arm rotates about a vertical direction.

[0016] On the other hand, the attachment arm includes a first end and a second end. The attachment arm extends in a substantially horizontal direction. The second connecting member connects the first end of the attachment arm. The second end of the attachment arm is connected to the sewing machine attachment.

[0017] On the other hand, the attachment arm is rotatable about a horizontal direction.

[0018] On the other hand, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are substantially aligned with the horizontal direction.

[0019] According to another aspect, the sewing machine includes an upper body having a needle mechanism. The sewing machine further includes a lower body having a working space located below the needle mechanism. In addition, the sewing machine includes a support arm connected to the upper body. The support arm includes a first connecting member. The first connecting member includes a first magnetic member. The sewing machine further includes an attachment arm connected to the sewing machine attachment. The attachment arm includes a second connecting member. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured to be connected together. The second connecting member includes a second magnetic member that is attracted by the first magnetic member when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together to push the second connecting member toward the first connecting member. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured to position the sewing machine attachment to a user-determined position relative to the working space when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together.

[0020] On the other hand, the sewing machine attachment includes a magnifying glass or a light source.

[0021] On the other hand, the sewing machine attachment includes a magnifying glass. The first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured to position and orient the magnifying glass to magnify the operator's view of the sewing machine working space.

[0022] On the other hand, the second connecting member is rotatable relative to the first connecting member when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together.

[0023] On the other hand, the first connecting member defines an internal space and an opening for receiving a portion of the second connecting member.

[0024] On the other hand, the first magnetic member is received in the internal space of the first connecting member. The second magnetic member is connected to a portion of the second connecting member such that when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together, the second magnetic member is located in the internal space of the first connecting member.

[0025] On the other hand, the internal space extends in a substantially horizontal direction. The internal space defines an upper surface and a lower surface. A portion of the second connecting member engages the upper surface and the lower surface to support the attachment arm in a vertical direction.

[0026] On the other hand, the support arm includes an upper end and a lower end. The support arm extends substantially in a vertical direction. The upper end of the support arm may be connected to the lower side of the sewing machine. The first connecting member connects the lower end of the support arm.

[0027] On the other hand, the support arm rotates about the vertical direction.

[0028] On the other hand, the attachment arm includes a first end and a second end. The attachment arm extends in a substantially horizontal direction. The second connecting member connects the first end of the attachment arm. The second end of the attachment arm is connected to the sewing machine attachment.

[0029] On the other hand, the attachment arm is rotatable about the horizontal direction.

[0030] On the other hand, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are substantially aligned with the horizontal direction.

[0031] Detailed Description The following detailed description is made with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described exemplary embodiments are for illustrative purposes of the present disclosure and do not limit its scope, which is defined by the claims. Those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that there are many equivalent variations in the following description.

[0032] As used herein, the article "a" or "an" is used to refer to one or more (i.e., at least one) of the grammatical objects modified by the article. For example, "an element" means at least one element and may include multiple elements.

[0033] "About" is used to provide flexibility to numerical endpoints by stipulating that a given value can be "slightly higher" or "slightly lower" than the endpoint without affecting the intended result.

[0034] Terms such as "comprising", "including" or "having" and their variants used herein are intended to cover the elements listed thereafter and their equivalents, as well as additional elements. An embodiment described as "comprising", "including" or "having" certain elements should also be understood as "consisting essentially of" and "consisting of" those specific elements.

[0035] The enumeration of numerical ranges herein is merely for the purpose of providing a concise way to individually refer to each individual value within the range. Unless otherwise stated herein, each individual value should be considered to be individually enumerated herein and incorporated into this specification. For example, if a range is expressed as 1% to 50%, then numerical ranges such as 2% to 40%, 10% to 30%, 1% to 3% etc. should be considered to be explicitly enumerated in this specification. These are merely examples of specific intentions, and in this disclosure, all possible combinations between all numerical values including the lowest and highest values should be considered to have been explicitly set forth.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used herein shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains.

[0037] Figure 1 A perspective view of a sewing machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. The sewing machine 100 includes a support arm 102 and an attachment arm 104 for positioning a sewing machine attachment 106. In this example, the sewing machine attachment 106 is a magnifying glass. The magnifying glass may include one or more lenses and a frame for housing the one or more lenses to magnify a working space, which is generally designated as 108, within which there is material being sewn, a sewing needle, and / or other objects in the working space 108. In this example, the magnifying glass has three interchangeable lenses with different magnifications. Alternatively, the sewing machine attachment 106 can be a light source or any other suitable attachment for assisting an operator with sewing. The light source can be a light-emitting diode (LED), an incandescent bulb, or any other suitable light source for illuminating the working area and / or objects in the working space 108.

[0038] Referring Figure 1 , the sewing machine 100 includes an upper body 110 and a lower body 112. The working space 108 and the needle mechanism 114 are generally disposed between the upper body 110 and the lower body 112. A presser foot 116 holds the fabric or other material in place below while the needle of the needle mechanism 114 moves up and down in a vertical direction (as indicated by the double arrow 118) to stitch the materials together, which will be readily understood by those skilled in the art.

[0039] As will be described in detail herein and according to embodiments of the present disclosure, the attachment arm 104 and thus the sewing machine attachment 106 are removably attached to the support arm 102. In addition, the support arm 102 and the attachment arm 104 are configured such that the sewing machine attachment 106 can be positioned or oriented relative to the working space 108 to a position determined by the user. In particular, a user (or operator) of the sewing machine 100 can attach the attachment arm 104 to the support arm 102 to carry or secure the sewing machine attachment 106.

[0040] When carrying or holding the sewing machine attachment 106, the user can position the sewing machine attachment 106 to a desired position and / or orientation relative to the working space 108. In one example, the sewing machine attachment 106 can pivot about a vertical axis (in the direction of arrow 118) and / or about a horizontal axis (perpendicular to the direction of arrow 118). In another example, the sewing machine attachment 106 can be raised or lowered to a certain position in the vertical direction and / or moved in the horizontal direction. Assuming the sewing machine attachment 106 is a magnifying glass, then this functionality enables the magnifying glass to be oriented as needed to magnify the operator's view of the working space 108 of the sewing machine 100.

[0041] Now turning to Figure 2A , this figure shows a perspective view of the support arm 102 with the attachment arm 104 removed therefrom. In this example, the sewing machine attachment 106 is mounted on the attachment arm 104. The support arm 102 and the attachment arm 104 each include connection components 200 and 202 respectively. The connection components 200 and 202 are configured to be connectable together. The connection components 200 and 202 are generally cylindrical, but can also be of any other suitable shape or size that can be operated by the user as described herein. In this example, the axes of the connection components 200 and 202 are generally aligned along the dashed line 204 such that they can be connected together by moving the attachment arm 104 in the direction generally indicated by the arrow 206. By moving the attachment arm 104 in the direction 206, the end 208 of the connection component 202 enters the opening 210 of the connection component 200 and fits into the internal space 212 defined by the inner surface 214 of the connection component 200. The end 208 is part of the connection component 202 that is received into the internal space 212. The end 208 of the connection component 202 and the inner surface 214 are generally cylindrical and they are adapted to each other such that the connection component 202 can pivot or rotate freely relative to the connection component 200 about the axis (represented by the dashed line 204). In this way, the user can rotate the sewing machine attachment 106 as needed to achieve the desired positioning.

[0042] The internal space 212 can extend in a horizontal direction generally parallel to the direction of the arrow 206. The internal space 212 can define an upper surface and a lower surface ( Figure 2A not shown in the figure). The end 208 of the connection component 202 can engage with the upper and lower surfaces of the internal space 212 to support the attachment arm 104 in the vertical direction (generally perpendicular to the direction of the arrow 206).

[0043] Although the upper and lower surfaces of the internal space 212 can fix the end 208 to some extent, additional features can be appropriately provided to fix the end 208 in the interior 221. For example, when the support arm 102 and the attachment arm 104 are connected as Figure 1 shown, the connection components 200 and 202 can each have magnetic components that attract each other. In this example, the end 208 includes a magnetic component 216 on its outer side. When the first and second connection components are connected together, the magnetic component 216 of the attachment arm 104 pushes the connection component 202 towards the connection component 200. This is because a magnetic component (not shown) is located in the internal space 212 and the magnetic component is fixed in that position. In this example, the magnetic component 216 is a metal screw, but it should be understood that the magnetic component can also be a permanent magnet or any other suitable magnetic component that can be attracted by another magnetic component.

[0044] A feature can be defined inside the connecting member 200 for stopping or preventing further insertion of the connecting member 202. At this stopping position, the connecting member 202 can pivot relative to the connecting member 200. For example, Figure 2B A cross-sectional side view of the support arm 102 is shown, on which the attachment arm 104 is mounted. Referring to Figure 2B , when the magnetic member 216 moves along the direction shown by the arrow 206 and abuts against the magnetic member 300 of the connecting member 200, the connecting member 202 is shown to be inserted into the connecting member 200 to the maximum extent. In this example, the magnetic members 216 and 300 are in contact with each other to prevent further insertion, but it should be understood that the connecting member 200 and / or the connecting member 202 may include other features for preventing further insertion and facilitating the pivoting of the attachment arm 104.

[0045] Continuing to refer to Figure 2B , the internal space 212 defines an upper surface and a lower surface ( Figure 2A not shown in the figure). The end 208 of the connecting member 202 can engage with the upper surface 218 and the lower surface 220 of the internal space 212 to support the attachment arm 104 in the vertical direction (substantially perpendicular to the direction of the arrow 206). Thus, the attachment arm 104 can be fixed in place within the support arm 102 while still allowing the attachment arm 104 to pivot. In addition, in this position, the magnetic members 216 and 300 can fix the connecting members 200 and 202 in place in the horizontal direction (i.e., perpendicular to the direction of the arrow 206). The user can release or remove the attachment arm 104 and the sewing accessory 106 from this position by pulling the attachment arm 104 and / or the sewing accessory 106 in the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow 206, thereby overcoming the attractive force between the magnetic members 216 and 300.

[0046] Figure 3 An exploded perspective view of the support arm 102 is shown. For ease of illustration, the magnetic member 300 of the connecting member 200 is located outside the internal space 212. The magnetic member 300 of the connecting member 200 is depicted outside the internal space 212 to show its size and shape. In this example, the magnetic member 300 is a cylindrical permanent magnet, but it should be understood that the magnetic member 300 can be of any suitable type, size, and shape for attracting the magnetic member 300 of the attachment arm 104 when the support arm 102 and the attachment arm 104 are connected together. In addition, the magnetic member 300 can also be appropriately mounted and positioned within the internal space 212.

[0047] Figure 4 An exploded perspective view of the attachment arm 104 is shown, in which the connecting member is generally designed as 202. Referring toFigure 4 , the magnetic component 216 is a screw having a head component 400 and a threaded component 402 attached thereto. The magnetic component (a screw in this example) 216 can be connected to another main portion 404 of the connecting component 404 by screwing the threaded component 402 into a nut 406. More specifically, the nut 406 can be inserted into a slot 408 on one side of the main portion 404. By inserting the nut 406 deep enough into the slot, the center of the nut 406 can be aligned with the axis of the main portion 404, which is represented by the dashed line 410. A hole 412 facing the screw extends from the end of the body portion 404 to the center of the nut 406 (when properly placed in the slot 408), so that the threaded component 402 can be screwed into the nut 406, thereby fixing the magnetic component 216 to the body portion 404. It should be noted that in this example, when the support arm 102 and the attachment arm 104 are installed, the head component 400 can be connected to the magnetic component 300.

[0048] An O-ring 414 or other suitable washer 414 can be used to fix the magnetic component 216 more firmly to the body portion 404. In particular, when fixing the magnetic portion 212 to the body portion 404, the threaded component 402 can pass through the O-ring 414 and then be inserted into the hole 412 and screwed into the nut 406. As shown in this example, the magnetic component is substantially aligned with the horizontal direction, which is parallel to the line 410.

[0049] As mentioned above, the sewing attachment 106 can rotate freely and steplessly 360° around the axis represented by the dashed line 410. In other examples, the sewing attachment 106 may only be able to rotate partially. The shape of the end 418 is generally cylindrical to facilitate rotation around the horizontal direction, but it should be understood that this portion can have any other shape suitable for rotation and / or include any other mechanism suitable for achieving rotation in any direction. In addition, it should be noted that the connection by means of the screw and the O-ring 414 can generate friction to resist rotation and hold the sewing attachment 106 in the rotated position after being set by the user.

[0050] In Figure 4 the example, the body portion 404 is permanently attached to the sewing attachment 106 at one end 416. Alternatively, the body portion 404 is detachably attached to the sewing attachment 106. The end 416 is opposite to the end 418 defining the hole 412. The attachment arm 202 extends along a substantially horizontal direction (parallel to the line 410).

[0051] Figure 5A and Figure 5B respectively show perspective views of the separation position and the connection position of the support arm 102 relative to the bottom surface of the sewing machine according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Figure 5A andFigure 5B , the upper body of the sewing machine (e.g., Figure 1 the upper body 110 shown in Figure 1 ) may include a connecting mechanism 500 that extends downward into the sewing work space (e.g., Figure 1 the work space 108 shown in Figure 5A and Figure 5B which is not visible in

[0052] Now turning to Figure 5A , the vertical direction is indicated by the double arrow 118. The support arm 102 includes an upper end 502 and a lower end 504. The support arm 102 extends generally in the vertical direction (e.g., the direction of arrow 118). The upper end 502 can be connected to the connecting mechanism 500 on the bottom surface of the sewing machine. The connecting member 200 is connected to the lower end 504. For example, the connecting member 200 may include a substantially planar member 506 for connection to the lower end 504.

[0053] To connect to the connecting mechanism 500, the upper end 502 has a notch 508 on its side. The upper end 502 also has a tapered portion 513. To connect the support arm 102 to the connecting mechanism 500, the support arm 102 needs to be moved upward. As shown, the portion of the support arm 102 extending between ends 502 and 504 defines an axis (represented by the dashed line 510), which is aligned with the interior of the connecting mechanism 500 (not shown). The interior of the connecting mechanism 500 has an opening, generally labeled 512, for receiving the upper end 502 of the support arm 102. From this aligned position, the support arm 102 can be moved directly upward into the opening 512 until it engages and is fixed to the connecting mechanism 500. Figure 5B Shows the position of the support arm 102 when it is engaged and connected to the connecting mechanism 500.

[0054] To install the notch 511 onto the connecting mechanism 500, the notch 511 mates with the feature 514 of the resilient member 516. The resilient member 516 is installed on the notch 511 for securing to the end 502 of the support arm 102. When moved upward, the tapered portion 513 facilitates passage through the feature 514. Then once the notch 511 reaches the feature 514, the resilient member 516 secures the feature 514 in the notch 511. The resilient member 516 can be made of metal or any other resilient material for pushing the feature 514 inward at its end 518 to secure it in the notch 511. The resilient member 516 can be fixed and retained on the connecting mechanism 500 by a screw 522. It should be noted that this is merely an example of securing the support arm 102 to the underside of the sewing machine, but it is contemplated that other mechanisms can also be used to achieve this function.

[0055] According to some embodiments, the support arm 102 is rotatable about a vertical direction. In particular, in this example, the support arm 102 can rotate a full 360° about the axis represented by the dashed line 510. In other examples, the support arm 102 may be capable of only partial rotation. The portion between the upper end 502 and the lower end 504 is cylindrical to facilitate rotation about the vertical direction, but it should be understood that this portion can have any other shape suitable for rotation and / or include any other mechanism suitable for allowing rotation in any direction.

[0056] By rotating in this manner, the support arm 102 can be rotated by the user to a desired position. For example, in the case where the sewing machine accessory is a magnifying glass, the magnifying glass can be better positioned for viewing the workspace. In another example, when not in use, the support arm 102 can be rotated to move the accessory arm and the sewing machine accessory to a storage position, as Figure 5B shown, in which case the accessory arm and the sewing machine accessory are retracted under the member 524 on the bottom surface of the sewing machine.

[0057] For example, the subject matter of the present disclosure can be utilized in the case of a magnifying glass, which is a sewing machine accessory for magnifying the field of view of the sewing area so that the user can have a better visual experience when working. For example, the user can see the needle more clearly when threading, or sew the material more precisely. In addition, for example, when the sewing machine accessory is in the use position, it is fixed by the support arm and the accessory arm, so that both hands of the user can be free when working.

[0058] In another example, the sewing machine accessory of the subject matter of the present disclosure can be easily installed on the sewing machine and positioned with only one hand while the other hand is free. In addition, the sewing machine accessory can be conveniently installed without any tools. Moreover, for example, since the sewing accessory can rotate fully in two axes, it can be moved to the storage position with one hand.

[0059] Although the embodiments have been described in connection with various examples of the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that other similar examples may be used, or modifications and additions may be made to the described examples, to perform the same function without departing from its scope. Accordingly, the disclosed embodiments should not be limited to any single embodiment, but should be construed in a broad breadth and scope in accordance with the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for positioning a sewing machine accessory, the device comprising: a support arm for connecting to a sewing machine and including a first connecting member, the first connecting member including a first magnetic member; and an accessory arm for connecting to the sewing machine accessory and including a second connecting member, the first connecting member and the second connecting member being configured to be connected together, the second connecting member including a second magnetic member, such that when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together, the second magnetic member is attracted by the first magnetic member to push the second connecting member towards the first connecting member; the first connecting member and the second connecting member being configured to position the sewing machine accessory at a user - determined position.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the sewing machine accessory includes a magnifying glass or a light source.

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the sewing machine accessory includes a magnifying glass, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured to position and orient the magnifying glass to magnify the operator's view of the sewing machine working space.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together, the second connecting member rotates relative to the first connecting member.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting member defines an internal space and an opening for receiving a portion of the second connecting member.

6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the first magnetic member is received in the internal space of the first connecting member; the second magnetic member is connected to a portion of the second connecting member such that when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together, the second magnetic member is located in the internal space of the first connecting member.

7. The device according to claim 5, wherein the internal space extends in a substantially horizontal direction; the internal space defines an upper surface and a lower surface; a portion of the second connecting member engages with the upper surface and the lower surface to support the accessory arm in a vertical direction.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the support arm includes an upper end and a lower end; the support arm extends substantially in a vertical direction, the upper end of the support arm is connected to the lower side of the sewing machine, and the first connecting member is connected to the lower end of the support arm.

9. The device according to claim 8, wherein the support arm rotates about a vertical direction.

10. The device according to claim 1, wherein the accessory arm includes a first end and a second end, the accessory arm extends in a substantially horizontal direction; the second connecting member is connected to the first end, and the second end is connected to the sewing machine accessory.

11. The device according to claim 10, wherein the accessory arm rotates about a horizontal direction.

12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are substantially aligned with the horizontal direction.

13. A sewing machine comprising: an upper body including a needle mechanism; a lower body including a working space located below the needle mechanism; A support arm, connected to the upper body and including a first connecting member, the first connecting member including a first magnetic member; and An attachment arm for connecting a sewing machine attachment and including a second connecting member, the first connecting member and the second connecting member being configured to be connected together; the second connecting member including a second magnetic member, and when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together, the second magnetic member is attracted by the first magnetic member to push the second connecting member towards the first connecting member; The first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured to position the sewing machine attachment at a user-determined position relative to the working space when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together.

14. The sewing machine according to claim 13, wherein the sewing machine attachment includes a magnifying glass or a light source.

15. The sewing machine according to claim 13, wherein the sewing machine attachment includes a magnifying glass, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are configured to position and orient the magnifying glass to magnify the operator's view of the working space of the sewing machine.

16. The sewing machine according to claim 13, wherein the second connecting member rotates relative to the first connecting member when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together.

17. The sewing machine according to claim 13, wherein the first connecting member defines an internal space and an opening for receiving a portion of the second connecting member.

18. The sewing machine according to claim 17, wherein the first magnetic member is received in the internal space of the first connecting member; the second magnetic member is connected to a portion of the second connecting member such that when the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected together, the second magnetic member is located in the internal space of the first connecting member.

19. The sewing machine according to claim 17, wherein the internal space extends in a substantially horizontal direction, the internal space defining an upper surface and a lower surface; a portion of the second connecting member engages the upper surface and the lower surface to support the attachment arm in a vertical direction.

20. The sewing machine according to claim 13, wherein the support arm includes an upper end and a lower end, the support arm extending substantially in a vertical direction; the upper end of the support arm is connected to the lower side of the sewing machine, and the first connecting member is connected to the lower end of the support arm.

21. The sewing machine according to claim 20, wherein the support arm rotates about the vertical direction.

22. The sewing machine according to claim 13, wherein the attachment arm includes a first end and a second end, the attachment arm extending in a substantially horizontal direction; the second connecting member is connected to the first end, and the second end is connected to the sewing machine attachment.

23. The sewing machine according to claim 22, wherein the attachment arm rotates about the horizontal direction.

24. The sewing machine according to claim 23, wherein the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are substantially aligned with the horizontal direction.

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