Am I the only person in the world that can't sew a straight line???

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05-10-2011, 05:47 AM

#91

redeagle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherylsea

I have a 1/4" foot, marked throat plate and sometimes a tape guide AND I press and starch - it helps but I just can't do long seams at 1/4"! Going to have cataract surgery - maybe that will finally do it?!

Probably not, but it sure will help to see your unstraight seams better. LOL

05-10-2011, 05:48 AM

#92

quiltmom04

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Just like in drawing, sewing a straight line IS harder than sewing a curvy line. Just use some sort of seam guide and you'll do better!

05-10-2011, 05:49 AM

#93

saf

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When I joined our local group and we were asked to do that, I should have brought my grandmother. Sewing a 5/8th seam, no problem, but 1/4" is what everybody else sews. I tried everything except closing my eyes. Maybe I should go for that next. :lol:

05-10-2011, 05:56 AM

#94

Becky Mc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kehoeta

Maybe we should start the Crooked Line Club? I can't sew a straight line for the life of me... It doesn't matter which machine I use, or how fast or slow I sew...

We'd have a million members in no time!!!! I sure couldn't belong to the Stright Line Club !!!!

05-10-2011, 05:59 AM

#95

foxxigrani

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This is just weird. My biggest complaint and I was just whining and complaining the last couple of days to different friends. Same reason. I can't sew a straight line, I have tried and tried and am careful and everything that a person can do and still my blocks do not, I repeat do not come out the size they are suppose to. Take my word for it, its not the machine because no matter what machine I sew on its the same. I have even tried paper piecing. Doesn't work. So I really feel your pain. I am so sorry there are two of us.

Rita

05-10-2011, 06:03 AM

#96

SuzyQ

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Nope ... we're sisters LOL. Even with a guide I still can't get it straight

Susan

05-10-2011, 06:14 AM

#97

aorlflood

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You are all making me feel so much better with you comments! LOL

Guess I'm not alone! :)

05-10-2011, 06:19 AM

#98

ruck9085

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Lines are SUPPOSED to be straight? Really? Hmmmmm? Well, guess I better re-think my level of exppertise here!

05-10-2011, 06:22 AM

#99

QuiltforPD

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I am pretty new to quilting (about 1.5 years now). I have a severe vision issue and when I went to a class early one to learn quilting the teacher said that a scant 1/4 is a few THREADS narrower!!!!! OMG, I thought if I have to be so exact as a few THREADS I am in deep doo-doo!!!! Well, I just give it my best shot and have learned that is FINE by ME. I am sewing for therapy for ME anyway! Still, it can be intimidating at times.

05-10-2011, 06:23 AM

#100

GreatStarter

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I even had cataract surgery, still can't sew a straight line. :lol: You are in a large group of other quilters who just like to take the long, winding path in life.
Kat