Originally Posted by ggreenridley
I have always threaded with the pressure foot up. I do not know if it makes a difference.
Threading the machine with the pressure foot up or down will not damage the machine. Just be sure to raise the pressure foot either before threading or after threading to release the tention discs. This will allow thread to seat giving thread proper tention. If you don't release the tention by raising the pressure foot at some point after threading machine, before sewing, your first stitches may be jumbled or distorted.