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Try doing it by hand first, practice helps.
Like we've all been saying, don't just sew on the fabric; with seams that small, it's going to be nearly impossible to keep everything from being eaten by the feed dogs, or the thread tangling.
Make sure that there is a strip of paper underneath the fabric. Plain old typing or notebook paper works just fine. Just cut it into say a five or six inch strip that is at least one or two inches wide.
When it comes to applying elastic, get one of those elastic applicator feet. They work wonders, even with really narrow elastic. Since it's being fed through the hole in the foot, you don't have to worry about pinning it in place.
If you have trouble seeing what you're doing, get one of those clip on magnifiers that are made for sewing machines. They're great!
If your machine is sliding all over the table, put a rubber placemat underneath it. No more slippage.
Make sure that the bobbin area is free of lint, fuzz and thread, always use a fresh needle, and DON'T use cheap thread. Thread from the bargain bin is no bargain. Pay for the good stuff and you will not have to worry about fuzzies in the bobbin area, or messing up the tension discs on your machine.
Whew!
Also, if you can afford it, take a basic sewing class. It always helps to have a teacher showing you what to do, rather than trying to muddle through it yourself.
Like we've all been saying, don't just sew on the fabric; with seams that small, it's going to be nearly impossible to keep everything from being eaten by the feed dogs, or the thread tangling.
Make sure that there is a strip of paper underneath the fabric. Plain old typing or notebook paper works just fine. Just cut it into say a five or six inch strip that is at least one or two inches wide.
When it comes to applying elastic, get one of those elastic applicator feet. They work wonders, even with really narrow elastic. Since it's being fed through the hole in the foot, you don't have to worry about pinning it in place.
If you have trouble seeing what you're doing, get one of those clip on magnifiers that are made for sewing machines. They're great!
If your machine is sliding all over the table, put a rubber placemat underneath it. No more slippage.
Make sure that the bobbin area is free of lint, fuzz and thread, always use a fresh needle, and DON'T use cheap thread. Thread from the bargain bin is no bargain. Pay for the good stuff and you will not have to worry about fuzzies in the bobbin area, or messing up the tension discs on your machine.
Whew!
Also, if you can afford it, take a basic sewing class. It always helps to have a teacher showing you what to do, rather than trying to muddle through it yourself.
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