When I first started sewing, oh, about 3 or 4 projects ago, my sewing machine and I had to get a few things worked out. First of all, it’s actually Bill’s sewing machine. It’s some foreign job called a Bernina. He says it’s really high end and is “top-of-the-line”, but I wasn’t so sure at first. It sure did have a way of matting up my threads. In the beginning I spent a lot of time fussing at the thing, throwing my hands up, my project down, and hollering for Bill to come see what was wrong with it. He always swore that that machine was in perfect condition and that there was no way it could mess my project up if I was doing it correctly. I begged to differ.
Over time, I’ve finally gotten things smoothed out with Mr. Bernina, and we’ve come to understand each other a little better. It took some give and take, but we’re finally sewing together smoothly. Here are a few of the things I’ve agreed to do.
- Use cheap thread from the fabric store. The “high-end” stuff the Bernina store sells (an hour away) does not suit his taste.
- Always put the foot down before pressing the pedal.
- Make sure the bobbin has thread on it, spins clockwise, and “clicks” upon insertion.
Sheesh! For what this thing cost, you’d think it could handle all that by itself and maybe brew a cup of coffee. But no. I have to baby him. It’s just like having another child in the house.
