Originally Posted by lucylockett
I appreciate your responses. So, am I right in thinking sewing machines don't come with a stitch regulator (once the feed dogs are dropped)--??? It isn't just the Janome???
I'm using the clear darning foot and it hops up and down with each stitch. In your FMQ, does this sound right ??? Kerplunk - kerplunk, kerplunk kerplunk kerpluk . . . . . kerplunk
I use the clear darning foot too - for me, its not the best - I can't always see where I'm going if I go backwards.
I don't think mine goes kerplunk....at least if it does, it doesn't bother me. Do you put your lever down before starting?
Also, always make sure that your needle starts in the down position so if you stop, you can me sure that the fabric doesn't move.
It has taken me lots of practice but I love practicing. I practiced on a block I made, then I practiced on my Bow Tucks bag I made. I absolutely LOVE it - I do find that I have to relax, breathe, not hunch over the machine, loosen my shoulders, breathe, relax, sit back, not hunch, breathe......and I use my little gloves with the nubbies. Its really fun! :lol: Remember, its all in what YOU want from it. I have a long way to go, but I'm getting good at swirlies and curly cues. ;)