Why you should ALWAYS put a piece of fabric in your machine when not in use!
#32
Another good reason to leave a piece of fabric in the machine, pets. My dog has on occassion, unintentionally I think, either put his big paw or laid his head down, on the foot pedal. Guess he wanted to help me sew. Luckily, it wasn't a quilt in there at the time.
#33
Consider this, the fabric draws moisture which attacks the plated metal. Yes by all means keep fabric there when traveling, but if you dont have a dust proof case or cabinet consider sewing machine covers for your machines instead.
#35
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,096
#40
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Where ever motor home stops
Posts: 117
Have purchased 2 new machines in the last few years and was told the same thing about preserving the spring......when not in use, pressure foot should be down cushioned on a piece of fabric.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AngieS
Links and Resources
11
10-07-2011 04:58 PM
butterflywing
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
16
03-19-2010 07:10 PM