Sewing Machine Whisperer

I have been wishing to craft a pair of leg warmers and a handy mug cuff. I decided, back in August, that I would wait until the Fall to do this. My intent was to devote the last of my summer to refashioning thrift store apparel. Well, the summer has come and gone and I did manage to refashion many thrift store finds. However, when it came to making those leg warmers, it was just something that I kept putting off. I can't explain why it seemed like such a task, but I procrastinated.
The other day, I finally convinced myself was that that day was THE day to make those leg warmers and a mug warmer/ mug cuff. First, I made the mug warmer, that was easy enough. Then, I made one leg warmer and that was a success. I was on a roll, as I had anticipated, the project was seemingly easy.  I wondered why I had waited so long to do this craft and I was relieved to have it done and to have something to post. Things were going swimmingly and everything was falling perfectly into place.
I began work on the second leg warmer, when things suddenly went wonky. First, the thread broke. Then, I finished sewing a line, only to discover that the thread had slipped out of the needle a few stitches in. Then, the sewing machine began to scream at me and an error code appeared on the display. After which, I had to take apart the machine and dig out a rats nest of thread around the bobbin. After a few failed attempts at the leg warmer, I decided to remain calm and walk away.
I have yet to resume the project. I feel that, after a little research, I can discover the source of the error and, from there, pick up where I left off. When I find my nerve, I'll complete the project and write about it.
I really wish that I was a sewing machine whisperer. It would be so nice to be able to say soothing words in a gentle tone and convince the sewing machine to do what I wish it to do. I've been using a sewing machine, off and on, for about 17 years and they are still a mystery to me. When those leg warmers are ready, I'll write then.
 Until then~ Toodahloo!