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Originally Posted by ThreadHead (Post 8025673)

If it's just the first few stitches that get all mucked up, it is probably the machine eating the thread.
I took a 1 inch piece of sticky back velcro, using the loop side , stuck it on the back of the machine right behind the presser foot. Pull both threads back and into the loops. This holds the thread like a third hand. I've gotten used to shoving the thread back at the end of the seam so it's ready when I start sewing again. Syl

That's intetesting, I'll have to try it.

Use a sharper, thinner needle, and a single hole plate. If you dont have a single hole plate make one by putting painters tape over your zig zag hole and punch a hole in it with your sewing machine needle. I am going to try the velcro idea. I really need a third hand. Final resort is using a leader/ender (which I hate hate to do but will do when I am desperate)

Instead of just a scrap for leaders/Enders, use pieces you have cut for, say a scrappy......2" or 2-1/2" squares.or triangles, or whatever.....