Originally Posted by Maire
Try using a stretch needle, I was told that several years ago by someone who was told that by a Brother tech & I always use one, have done tons of free motion with no shredding or skipped stitches. Apparently the longer scarf in the stretch needles is what does the trick. I use Schmetz or Organ brand, both good. When Joann's has 50% off notions I stock up on Schmetz.
Never heard of a stretch needle, I had to google it :-D (sometimes i wonder how I ever survived without google)
I'm still not quite clear , does this needle have a point?, not like a ballpoint?