OMG! It turns out I wasn't threading the machine absolutely perfectly. Second, the bobbin should only go in one direction (!!). That's why the machine is sometimes whisper quiet and sometimes NOT! I wasn't using the correct stitch for elastic (it's the light colored zig zag). I wasn't using the correct stitch for knits (my machine has a modified stitch for knits/jersey instead of zig zag). And, I was using the overlock stick which I should have been using the overcast stitch for garment making. I also learned the concept of dropping the feed dogs:) Well, readers, I shall not make that mistake again.
But I did get the card of a Palmer/Pletsch instructor. I may give her a call on my way back from Hawaii.
What? Hawaii? Yes, I am making a last minute work trip to Hawaii. You know what that means - I may attempt some tropical fabric shopping! I hear Hawaii Fabric Mart is a good place to go. And, I do remember shopping in the industrial area which seemed to be a fabric district about 10 years ago when I was quilting! I doubt I'll go there but I'm up for Hawaii Fabric Mart - to find some good Japanese prints.
Sorry, I haven't been sewing much lately - I've just been very busy and traveling a moderate amount.
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BTW, I'm still looking for some Liberty fabric so I can touch it! My search continues. When I get back I am going to go to Michael Levine in LA an see if he carries it!
Congratulations on really getting to know your sewing machine. I keep thinking that there's a lot mine can do that I don't really know about. Good luck with your search for Liberty fabric and have a fabulous time in Hawaii.
Wow - maybe I better go see if I'm using my machine right! Maybe that's why it broke again on a thick knit! That sounds fun to fabric shop in Hawaii - take lots of pics!
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