Originally Posted by missgigglewings
I know this is a dumb question..but here goes anyway:
What is a needle up/down? (I may already have it)
MGW (I adore your name, by the way), it is where you push a single button to raise or lower your needle, and make sure that when you stop sewing, the needle either goes up or stays down in the fabric. In machines without this option, when you stop sewing, the needle automatically stops in the UP position. But by stopping in the DOWN position, you can pivot your material or raise and lower the pressor foot without losing your exact sewing spot. It is, in my NTBHO absolutely essential. It is the one feature I ALWAYS use.