Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
Two things. Sounds like you are using a leader scrap, you should also use an ender to sew off onto. Second. don't, watch the needle, watch the fabric as it feeds against your foot or whatever you are using for a gauge. It's not too hard if you are sewing straight pieces, but you need to be more careful if you are sewing triangles or other shaped pieces. A stiletto helps.
I have found that in addition to the above great advice is to slow the machine as you near the end so you are not moving too fast to guide the fabric carefully. Solved the problem for me.