Originally Posted by
grammy of 6
What is the "default position"?
For the computerized machines, when you turn your machine on it is set so your needle is in the same position every time, as well as your stitch length. In my case, the default would give me a wider than 1/4" seam when using the 1/4" foot ... and so I move the needle slightly to the right to get the right width.
For my machine, I have altered the default to be the settings I use most of the time.
So to clarify ... when I mention about the needle needing to be in the default position ... that would be the factory-set default, not what I have changed it to.