Well, the manual says it should. I will try feeding it through and see what happens. Speaking of needles, If I read it correctly, the eye of the needle should face the machine and not me. Does that make sense? The eye of my needle faces me. I bought a needle at walmart and it is the same. It as a singer #30030, style 2020, size 110/18. Would this cause it? I don't have a local supplier for the correct needle. I will have to order online.