1/4" is not the same on all machines.

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05-23-2010, 06:59 AM

#31

dglvr

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Yeah I have 2 machines too. 1 for home and 1 for taking places. I learned if I start on 1 to keep going on that 1.
Lessoned learned. Thanks for posting that. :thumbup:

05-23-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JJs

I use an adjustable foot on my 301 and the needle is adjustable on the 319
I mark 1/4 lines on paper the put the paper under the foot and adjust accordingly until I have the correct distance...

I do the same thing too. I do not trust the "markings" on the feet nor the manufacturer's word on the width of the 1/4" feet. I either move the needle, or if that is not an option on the particular machine I note where the actual 1/4" is and go by that measure.
You are right, all 1/4"s are not the same!!

05-23-2010, 08:31 AM

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quiltingfan

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WOW the things I learn on this forum..... thank you very much.

05-23-2010, 08:32 AM

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littlehud

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That is certainly an eye opener. Thanks for the info.

05-23-2010, 08:51 AM

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This is the BEST thread yet to improve our accuracy and let us retain our hair! A big BIG B I G thank you to BellaBoo!

05-23-2010, 09:16 AM

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nwm50

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What does the Singer 301 looks like?

05-23-2010, 09:17 AM

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kapatt

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JJ wrote: "I use an adjustable foot on my 301 "

Hi JJ. I am very interested in your adjustable foot for the 301. Do you know where you got it or who the manufacture is? I definitely want one for my 301. :-P

Thank you for your help.

05-23-2010, 09:23 AM

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craftybear

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you can also use 3 x 5 index cards as the lines are 1/4 inch apart

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJs

I use an adjustable foot on my 301 and the needle is adjustable on the 319
I mark 1/4 lines on paper the put the paper under the foot and adjust accordingly until I have the correct distance...