Yvonne7

Oh never thought of that. Thanks!!

mary705

Another good reason to leave a piece of fabric in the machine, pets. My dog has on occassion, unintentionally I think, either put his big paw or laid his head down, on the foot pedal. Guess he wanted to help me sew. Luckily, it wasn't a quilt in there at the time.

patdesign

Consider this, the fabric draws moisture which attacks the plated metal. Yes by all means keep fabric there when traveling, but if you dont have a dust proof case or cabinet consider sewing machine covers for your machines instead.

MartiMorga

would love to hear from the manufacturer about this..... Luv the information I learn here.

selm

I was taught this as well, but wonder if it applies to the new, computerized machines?

Lady Diana

Also, when the foot lever is up, it takes tension off of the thread tension disc.
D in TX

wolph33

I have sewn for 30 plus years and never heard this before and never ever had a problem.I think the computerized machines do not even have this option.I think no harm either way-to each there own.

ItsJustMe

Thanks sew much for the tip!

1000projects

That plate cam be re- chromed. Call around to auto body places.

2pedersens

Have purchased 2 new machines in the last few years and was told the same thing about preserving the spring......when not in use, pressure foot should be down cushioned on a piece of fabric.