Originally Posted by
JudyTheSewer
My question is: Should I get this machine re-timed so that it uses the intended 206X13 needles or continue to enjoy it using the standard and plentiful 15X1's?
My experience has been that the stitch quality of altered machines is extremely poor but recently I've heard of modifying the bobbin case so that a 15x1 needle doesn't hit.
I wouldn't use one that's been had the hook timing altered because of the rubbish stitches. Instead, time it properly and get the bobbin case modified (or buy a modified one) so that 15x1 needles doesn't have a catastrophic collision.
If your stitches are ok chances are someone has modified the bobbin case already. The one I tried was just really bad. Not on top but underneath. Usual tension issues: Loose underneath.