Try using elmers washable glue instead of pins to hold the fabrics together. I like to use the glue sticks. The glue is really helpful for matching corners, too.
My 'grands' have used the glue sticks when quilting, and managed to sew reasonably straight.
I forgot to mention that one of the things that I used to do was watch the needle go up and down instead of guiding the fabric through the sewing area. Of course, I thought I was guiding the fabric...
It took a while to beak the habit, but with the help of a 1/4" foot, I managed.
Last edited by cathyvv; 10-28-2013 at 09:12 PM.