Re: stiches problem HELP

chatty cathy wrote:
> My sewing machine is a kenmore table top with a case..

Model number/name?

>my
> aunt kept this oiled and cleaned cause she was a
> seamstress and so i dont have the guts to call her up and
> tell her my problem..

She might love the op****tunity to help you out!  ;-)  She 
gave you the machine to love and care for, she surely wants 
you to enjoy using it.

> she thinks i can sew well and
>     although i didnt tell her that she just assumes.. the
> stitches i do are just a big bundle of knots and instead
> of
> sewing along the fabric they stay in one place and gather
> up till it gets too tight to do anymore or until i catch
>     it.. i usually catch it cause im looking out for it..

Sounds very much like a threading tension issue.  Do you 
have the manual?  If not, take a look here to see if they 
have a threading diagram for your machine:
http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm

Also, be sure you have a new needle *inserted* correctly.

>       i can try and take some photos but i will just
> attach them to the email here cause i dont have a place
>          to take them..and dont know how..

You cannot attach photos to alt.sewing, this is a non-binary 
newsgroup not e-mail.
You can upload photos to several online sites, then post the 
*URL* here.

http://photobucket.com/

http://www.kodakgallery.com/Welcome.jsp?UV=128712582053_395286384605&fromlogo=true

> this machine
> has many attachments and zig zags on it

You really need the manual, you'll want to properly maintain 
the machine.  If a manual did not come with the machine, try 
locating one (either download or hardcopy).  They have many 
manuals here:
http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Instruction_Manuals.htm

HTH,

Beverly