I tried to sew with mine for the first time with the bobbin winder in the wrong place. What an awful squeal and I was sure I broke it. Then I threaded it wrong and the whole thing locked. That's how I met my favorite dealer/sewing machine doctor. He knew exactly what I did over the phone and didn't charge me when I brought it in. "You'll be back." And I have been. You should be commended for doing your research. Hope it works out for you. Oh, and I took that little tiny screw he told me to never take out of the bobbin case out. Lost it, cried a lot and did thankfully find it and replaced it. Phew, it's amazing I've ever sewed anything on that little cutie. Too busy getting in my own way!
Last edited by lots2do; 03-18-2013 at 05:29 PM.