I bought the same little appliance as notmorecraft mentioned, or sounds the same. It has been a lifesaver! If I knew where online I got it, I would be glad to say, but don't remember. I have one on each machine, and they are lifesavers! It also just takes a lot of time and practice. Sometimes I think we expect too much of ourselves and want everything to be perfect--too soon! I am guilty of that. Mariah