Just not raising the plate works great! I'm an instruction follower ... but in this case, not following all of the instructions works better. I hole punched and taped an index card. Stitches are even on both sides. I'm good to go, now.
I actually like the Elna Lotus SP better for FMQ, but the throat area is just too small for much of anything but my practice sandwiches. I'm sure as I work more with the 401 it will become my favorite!!
Thanks so much!!!
Last edited by GrandPam; 11-08-2011 at 08:30 AM.