Originally Posted by
Nanamoms
Thanks for the great suggestions! I have taken the bobbin out but I can't remove the stitch plate because the needle is almost in the total down position. Don't know what will happen if I loosen the needle clamp...will it fall down in the bobbin mechanism (can't think what to call it)?
I usually do start and end with the needle in the up position and then I clip the thread.
Oh well, just don't want to have to take it in to SM repair guy!!
you won't hurt anything by loosening the needle clamp and trying to take it out either from the top or bottom.... just try to work it down out of the slot and then try to work it out of its jam....it may be tangled with threads, etc., but if the needle will come out of the slot, you may have a chance.... and
on starting and finishing... finish with wheel (and therefore needle) in UP in highest position, begin new seam by placing needle all the way DOWN while holding onto threads...no tangles ever if the threads are in your left hand when you push the foot feed..