General sewing question: I was using the serger stitch on my machine to finish the edge on a pair of stretchy pants my daughter dances in, and the material was scrunching up and causing major problems. Do I need a stabilizer when trying to sew with this 'leotard" type material? Something so quick and simple turned into complete frustration.

Suggestions or hints would be helpful.

I don't have much experience with it but i know how to google. here is an article, i hope it helps :D
http://www.nicodemus.org/fursuit/spandex.php

You want to use ball point needles for this!

your tension to tight

Nel-are you using wooly nylon for the serger?

how do i post a question in this forum to get answers to problems? i know how to post replies, but i can't fimd the upper left-hand doo-hickey to click on to introduce a new topic? what am i doing wrong?

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Click on "Back to home page". Choose which category your question falls in. Click on that category and then at the top you should see "New Topic".

YAY!

I used to make leotards for gymnasts and as suggested it could be your needle or tension.

thanks everyone. all better!!