Painter's tape tip
 

This tip was on Pinterest this morning and I would do the link but it has already disappeared. Using painter's tape to prevent the machine from eating points. I have used the scrap fabric under the feed dogs but I must say, this works well. I sewed 2 points through with no trouble even with just a single layer of fabric. Yes, you can get the single hole plate for your machine but I am afraid to use one in case I pull the fabric a bit and the needle strikes the side of the single hole. Here is a picture on my machine with the foot off so you can see it[ATTACH=CONFIG]563211[/ATTACH]

thanks for sharing the tip

OOOOOH I'm going to try that!!! I have to move my needle when I use my quarter inch foot, so I can't use my straight stitch plate
Thanks for posting!

THANKYOU!!!!! My next quilt is going to have LOTS of triangles in it!

Thanks for sharing this. Great tip.

It looks like a great tip.

So, just put a hole in a piece of painter's tape and place it in the middle of the feeddogs? Is the tape first applied to cardboard?

Interesting. I'll have to try this. I do have a single hole plate. Ask me how many times I've broken a needle while trying to zigzag on the plate. Ouch. This method would be more forgiving, no broken needle.

I couldn't find my painter's tape so cut a piece of removable Scotch tape to fit between the feed dogs. Lowered my needle to make the hole. I've been piecing all day and the tape is still there working fine. No leader or ender needed!