Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

A couple of things will help this problem.
~~First, make sure your needle isn't old and dull.
~~Next, have you tried the "leader/ender" method of beginning and ending your sewing....chain piecing also helps with this.
~~Next....switch your needle plate to the one with the little hole rather than using a zig zag plate. The tiny hole really helps keep your machine from eating your fabric.