I can understand why teachers tell students to NOT make any adjustments.
Someone could get carried away with the adjusting and make it really difficult to get the machine back into proper adjustment.
I think it would be helpful for students to be made AWARE of what changes can be made and how to do them.
It would also make sense for students to be made aware of the need to make sure that the machine is threaded properly, that it isn't gunked up with lint, and how to lubricate it (if needed).
Basically, tell students that the Instruction Book is included for a reason - look at it! (Although they may not be available at schools)
In the same category- we were told to NOT mark up our books - I still have a hard time writing in my OWN books.
Last edited by bearisgray; 06-24-2013 at 07:24 AM.