Originally Posted by
Tartan
A single hole plate will be a disadvantage to doing FMQing. I always have my zig zag plate on when I FMQ in case the needle is pushed/pulled a little off center. If you have the single hole plate on you will have to be super careful not to hit it and break the needle or knock the timing of your machine off.
My Juki came with single hole plate and I've never had a problem with needles breaking because of it nor ever had a timing issue. I have other machines that don't have that plate and I fmq on those also. I only break needles when I sew over pins (I know, bad bad girl! Just a habit I acquired in 7th grade home ec that I can't seem to shake
). I think the problem with breaking needles on the plate when fmq is because you are pulling the fabric too fast.