MAKE SURE YOUR THREADS ARE PUSHED TO THE BACK OF MACHINE UNDER PRESSURE FOOT. It helped me

I have a question for those who use leaders and enders or spiders or bunny ears...

I use them when I chain piece to save thread. However, I don't understand how this helps with the issue of pulling down the fabric into the hole. Unless you hold the thread toward the back of the machine the same problem that happens with your fabric patches should also happen when you sew the leader/enders. They're fabric too. So, how do these leader/enders help? Not being snarky, just curious.

I love my 7570-use a starter piece of scrap, don't the thread and go on sewing your project.

I meant to say don't cut the thread

I've used the "leaders and enders", too, but to me it's a lot of extra, unnecessary clipping to get rid of those little pieces. The single needle plate is the best $35 I've spent for an accessory for my Pfaff 2170. Nothing gets sucked down anymore, and I really think the stitch is better becasue the fabric is held more securely. I think you'd love it.

I agree. I had this problem when i used a Viking machine at the LQS when I worked there. I use a scrap of fabric as a leader piece and then I don't have the problem. I also have a 7550.

I have a 7510, and love it. For me, I start with 1 stitch, and if needed, I pull on the threads to help keep it going.
Also use the IDT most of the time too~

I also have the 7550 and love it, especially the dual feed that's built in. I have both the single and double plate and can't really tell any difference. My machine has never grabbed the fabric. My motor burned out this year and the part is no longer available, so I had to purchase a rebuilt one from Viking. That cost $270 and was guaranteed for 90 days. I suggest you let a dealer look at it.

I don't use the IDt for curved piecing as I am maniipulating the fabric more. It just seemed easier that way for me. The IDT help poll the fabric straignt out the back of the presser foot. In cured piecing I am having the fabric move at an angle due to that manipulation.

ali

I have a 7570. because of the wide sewing area for embroidery it does cause sewing with 1/4 seams to pull into the needle hole. I bought a single needle hole plate for my machine and use it for narrow and 1/4 seams to eliminate the frustration.
Jeanne