Practice is the key here! BUT set aside a certain time (10 minutes ) a day and practice EVERYDAY.... Pretty soon you'll be a whizz.... Also a beer or glass of wine helps! (that is what is my instructor said. Honest!! ) also humming a song like the JEOPARY helped a friend of mine....Get that stitch regulator out and practice. the regulator sure makes it easier.... one less thing to worry abt....