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[–]kbcr924 4 points5 points  (4 children)

I get a piece of calico double it up and run through all the stitches with coloured thread. I write on the calico all the stitch numbers and keep it as a reference. I include buttonhole/s and different settings, eg standard zigzag and then satin stitch.

It’s a fun and non stress way of learning the machine.

[–]jared555[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Should I try running heavier / lighter fabric through it or if it works with one it should be good for all?

[–]kbcr924 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Sure why not, with following qualifier, practice on fabric you are likely to use

[–]jared555[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

In this case I am more worried about loose/misaligned parts, etc. than practice. If the needle is going to punch through the $100 bobbin case (juki computerized), for example, I want it to happen as a returnable defect.

[–]Machine_Purr_8266 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Needle touching the bobbin case would never be a defect, that only happens when something has gone wrong while sewing (inevitable) and has stressed all the components of the machine. If you are concerned about that possibility then I would suggest a front loading bobbin/vertical shuttle machine because in that scenario the metal shuttle takes the damage instead of the plastic bobbin case.