Originally Posted by
grant15clone
Something else to consider it taking off the needleplate and cleaning the edge of the D shaped recess that the needleplate sits in with a toothpick. Over time dirt gets into that area and can move the plate out of position. You would be surprised at how much gunk comes out of some machines there.
~G~
Good point - I have a real old (1902) Singer 15-30 with a stuck needle plate. It is the last stuck part on that machine... ugly, but it sews just as sweet as can be.