Originally Posted by
nativetexan
I always use my left fingers on the fabric until it is through going under the needle. if you let go too early, the feed dogs will pull on it. you can use a stiletto if necessary. What Zozee said.
I find this, too. Hang on! And I have several stilettos. A chopstick works, as does any dowel. Cut the length you want, put it into the pencil sharpener and gently grind it down to the desired sharpness. You don't want it completely sharp. Leave the end just a little rounded.