I have a Pfaff 2130 and I LOVE it. I had that "fabric eating" problem also. Solved it by getting a single hole plate. Also, you still need to use your wider slotted plate when you use other stitches. Solve the "eating" problem by using a little starter piece or patches. Check into Quiltville on the internet. She explains using Leaders and Enders to solve this problem. Hope this helps you.