VSMS: treadle, electric, HC store with needle in fabric?
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Hi Vintage folks. I still haven't figured out how to get my new topic posts to show up in the virtual section. Somebody PM me how...
Question: I see a lot of pics with old machines in a needle down position, with a swatch of fabric (needle resting in the fabric). Is there some reason for this? Should old machines, treadles, HCs and early electricfieds be stored this way when not in use (then lowered into their cabinets, etc.).
I just happened to notice this in a lot of pictures.. .
Thanks for clearing up the mystery for a newbie...
Question: I see a lot of pics with old machines in a needle down position, with a swatch of fabric (needle resting in the fabric). Is there some reason for this? Should old machines, treadles, HCs and early electricfieds be stored this way when not in use (then lowered into their cabinets, etc.).
I just happened to notice this in a lot of pictures.. .
Thanks for clearing up the mystery for a newbie...
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It would seem to protect the needle from getting bumped and possibly bent when storing. I do remember being told in home ec class that the presser foot should always be left down when done. Don't remember needle position being mentioned...way back when....
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Originally Posted by mom-6
It would seem to protect the needle from getting bumped and possibly bent when storing. I do remember being told in home ec class that the presser foot should always be left down when done. Don't remember needle position being mentioned...way back when....
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my home-ec teacher, back in the 70s, taught us to do that, so i always just did. my latest machine is electronic, so i do not do it anymore because the needle moves when it turns on. it was a hard habit to break, but i still do that with my other machines.
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