I think that's what it is <nerd> I'm sewing this shirt and my fabric keeps getting caught and I've had to remove the needle plate 3 times to remove it and start sewing again :help: How can I prevent this from happening?

How new is your needle? If its not sharp enough (or maybe even the right size/type) it will push your fabric down instead of piercing through it. Could be too much pressure from the presser foot too?...

I dont mean to sound like an expert - Im so not! Just what came to mind :) HTH

that has never happened to me until last night. i thought i was going to scream! (ok, so i did scream a little) i don't know what it is, but i got a new machine and i was going nuts with it!!

never thought of that Jenn! I'm just using the one that came in the machine :o

Is this happening at the beginning of your stitching, or you are sewing along fine and it happens?

Did the needle exchange work? For knits, I LOVE schmetz ball point 70/10. These work especially well for keeping holes and runs out of some of the more fragile/thin PRR prints.

It happens randomly marina and it is PRR that I'm sewing. i was using a size 14 needle and I switched to the same size. i don't belive I have any size 10 needles. must pick up some of those since I have some PRR here and would hate for this to happen again. BTW I was doing a decorative sitch, does that make a difference?

This happens to me sometimes, and definitely happens on decorative stitches. Try starting your stitching a little bit further in.

Oh yes! It definately matters that it's a decorative stitch. It's very much like embroidery, in that too many stitches in a certain area on too thin of fabric will cause the problem you are having. A stabilizer would solve all your problems I think! I personally love sulky solvy. It's a thin clear product that is sort of like a film. Out of laziness, I spritz it lightly with some 505 and then apply it to what I'm sewing. When you are done you just pull it all away, or spray with water and it will dissolve. (hmm, one s or ss?) You might try starching where you are about to use the decorative hem, if you don't have these products or don't want to mess with them. It might work! Oh! Or you might try freezer paper, or tissue paper. Pretty much anything to add a little support to the fabric. The freezer and tissue paper will dull your needle quickly though, so you'll want to trash it soon if you use this method.

Thank you all so much! Good to know it's not just me :monkeydan Hmm I do want to add an extra touch to hems but do I want to go through the trouble? ;)