I just cringe reading your saga because we have all been there. Once you are in the midst of it you need to figure out a way to get yourself out of the mess. Usually you feel pretty accomplished once it is over and no worse for wear. I hate days like that and it usually happens at the most inopportune times. Kudos to you for getting it done!! Our non-sewing friends think our fancy machines do it all for us just easy peasy.......