Originally Posted by
Tartan
Change your needle and see if that makes a difference. Some fabrics with a very tight weave (batiks)can grab the needle a little too.
I agree - change the needle, but also make sure you are using the correct needle. One that is too small or too large for your fabric will sometimes cause a problem, too. There are also " sharp" needles that have a sharper point than the regular 80/12 that might help with a tightly woven fabric like a batik.