Yes, I think auto correct 'helped'. I cannot sew without a stiletto in my hand. I taught a friend to sew, and infected her too. I have a fancy schmancy one that I got at a quilt show, but you can use anything. A bamboo skewer is a good substitute. You can also use the pointy end of your seam ripper. If you watch a video when Eleanore Burns is sewing she also uses one. You use it to keep the trailing end of your 2 fabrics aligned and guide them under the foot so that you maintain your seam allowance all the way to the end. Also, slow down a bit when you get closer to the end of your seam.