Originally Posted by njcjd
I have added a picture of the bent paper clip, I had to cut it first. I used needle nose pliers and the small pliers that are used for making jewelry. I had to bend it around the machine right above the screw that holds the needle in place. It does have a little wiggle to it but it is secure enough to hold the thread without shifting.
My machine has a thread guide where you have your paper clip. I'll take a picture and post it. I got my machine in 2005.