1/4" foot
02-05-2015, 06:34 AM
#11
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 400
Always had problems with my 1/4" seam until I found this:
http://www.newleafstitches.com/index...d=15&Itemid=32
I now use my clear plastic open toe foot and this product. Best thing since sliced bread!!!
http://www.newleafstitches.com/index...d=15&Itemid=32
I now use my clear plastic open toe foot and this product. Best thing since sliced bread!!!
02-05-2015, 08:13 AM
#13
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,688
I don't use a ¼" foot on my Bernina. I use the open toe embroidery foot (#20) and move the needle one click to the right. It gives me a perfect scant quarter inch seam, keeps the fabric on top of both feed dogs and gives me an open view of where I'm stitching at all times. I have retired my ¼" foot (#37). 
02-05-2015, 08:17 AM
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
Posts: 16,105
Same here. Didn't have any repair costs but best to buy for machine designed for. Some things I buy generic but others not!
The one that is for my machine.
I realize people look for and purchase ( generic) feet for their machines, I tried that once, the $8 savings cost me $400 in repairs to my machine. Now if I need/ want a new foot I buy the one made for my machine. It may cost a bit more, but it also works/ fits correctly and doesn't do any damage to the machine
I realize people look for and purchase ( generic) feet for their machines, I tried that once, the $8 savings cost me $400 in repairs to my machine. Now if I need/ want a new foot I buy the one made for my machine. It may cost a bit more, but it also works/ fits correctly and doesn't do any damage to the machine
02-05-2015, 08:22 AM
#15
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,585
I don't use a ¼" foot on my Bernina. I use the open toe embroidery foot (#20) and move the needle one click to the right. It gives me a perfect scant quarter inch seam, keeps the fabric on top of both feed dogs and gives me an open view of where I'm stitching at all times. I have retired my ¼" foot (#37).
Judy in Phx, AZ
02-05-2015, 09:05 AM
#17
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: San Clemente, CA
Posts: 1,211
Like several here have said, I have also abandoned my 1/4" feet on all my machines. Instead, I use the open toe or the "J" foot that comes with my machine, and move the needle. I have far greater control of my "1/4" seam. If I'm using a scant 1/4" or true 1/4", I move the needle position to where I have measured, still using the edge of my foot as the guide.
I find this technique allows for greater consistency with the feed dogs able to do their job, and the fabric glides effortlessly, creating more accuracy and straighter sewing lines.
I find this technique allows for greater consistency with the feed dogs able to do their job, and the fabric glides effortlessly, creating more accuracy and straighter sewing lines.
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