Originally Posted by
Tothill
I can help with the sewing needle. There is a nifty tool that you can put the needle in to hold it in place while you turn the screw. I use it with my serger.
I only commit to companies that have top loading bobbins.
I like the antique machines because there is more room between the machine and needle area and presser foot to get my hands in there. Most of my machines have the bobbin case under the machine. Some of my treadle machines are nearly 100 years old and still sewing.
Sharon in Texas