PRACTICE!!! you need to learn to slow down for loop-de-loops where we tend to 'swoop' faster than just going along...I have a stitch regulater which i NEVER USE! it drives me crazy...but i am a firm believer you have to learn to drive before you get to use the 'cruise-control' I think everyone should have good consistant control on their own before every trying a stitch regulater. it takes practice AND LOTS OF IT. just like driving...