Originally Posted by
aashley333
Another said to always have presser foot raised when threading, which I never paid attention to. I'm gonna try the wrap around bobbin winder tip!
When you lift the presser foot, the tension disks are open, when the presser foot is down, the tension disks are closed. So, yes, thread with the presser foot up.
Also, check to see that the "tension release" is working. After threading the top, pull the thread with the presser foot up and it should pull through easily. Put the presser foot down, and the thread should be tight. If it isn't tight when the foot is down, the "tension release" mechanism may need to be "adjusted," aka: bent.