Originally Posted by
twhvlr
I do often thread the needle with the foot down as it seems in the way. Why would this cause problems? I’m just trying to understand all that I can.
I put the foot down to thread the needle.
I'm talking about foot up when threading the machine. it tightens up the thread discs and messes with the tension. That is what I was taught in home ec anyway, and my manuals give the same advice.