I've made a habit of pulling thread out from the needle for one reason. When you pull it out from on top you are pulling against the thread grain and you will get more lint. Doesn't seem like much but over the years I can see the wrong way as contributing lots of lint to the insides of your machines.
Judi
Originally Posted by carolynbb
When removing the top thread from your machine are you suppose to cut the thread at the top and pull it out from the bottom - so it doesn't mess up the tension? As opposed to just pulling it out from the top by the spool?