Originally Posted by sewmuchmore
Originally Posted by DebsShelties
I reciently read to thread any machine with the pressure foot UP. Tension is better with the machine done this way compared to having the foot down. I know it's more difficult to thread with the foot in the up position, however, isn't having a smooth running machine better than one that breaks threads, or puts out uneven stitches?
That is good to know. I have been doing it with the foot down. :oops:
I was too, and wondered why my stitches were off - answer presser foot needed to be UP when threading.
It's very easy to unhook the foot, use the auto threader, then rehook the foot to sew.