Originally Posted by
sew4nin
Can someone explain why a vertical bobbin assembly is better? I have not tried to fmq with any of my vintage machines, but I have been meaning to. All 3 of mine have a horizontal drop-in bobbin. Thanks
There's an addition curve in the thread path on horizontal assembly machines. Some say this extra curve effects the thread tension and can cause some problems. I have many horizontal bobbin machines and always go to my vertical bobbin machines for FMQing. It's preference.