addiction, I use a cheat sheet, a little square of paper I write down which way the needle goes, which way the thread goes in the needle and which way the bobbin thread winds to go in the case and anything else like needle size, I need to know so I don't wear out my manuals, I usually tape it where I can see it quick like the bottom of a drawer or on top of the table out of the way so I can glance at it when I change machines. Saves time and wear and tear on the manuals. Makes it more fun using different machines.
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Fairly obvious, but I would say one of my most common mistakes is "needle installed backwards" or "needle threaded backwards." My fault for toying with multiple machines without consulting the manual!