Joan - you can bring it with you to my house soon and we can practice. It takes time. SOunds like you need to adjust your machine too. The lady at Sew Krazee on Pearl Street, Naomi would help you if you took it in. SHe is nice that way. Otherwise, all I can say is practice. If it was that easy we could all do it. ROFL> DOn't give up the ship. *H*U*G*S*