Originally Posted by
Jeanette Frantz
... I've noticed that repair shops usually have a piece of fabric placed between the presser foot and the needle/slide plate -- that's because the machine has been "sewn off"to make sure, and to show the customer the machine is stitching properly! Okay, enough! LOL Jeanette
Ok just remember that fabric is VERY dry to start. if you store it in an environment that is humid, the fabric will absorb that moisture and become a rust risk.