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

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05-10-2011, 03:44 AM

#61

mardilee

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Check your presser foot tension. I couldn't get my Kenmore to sew straight either. Then when I looked at the tension lever, it had been moved to 0. Putting it on 2 solved the problem. Hope that works for you.

05-10-2011, 03:46 AM

#62

Roxanne

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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...

Or which gadget I use to try to help! Count me in your club!

05-10-2011, 03:47 AM

#63

19angel52

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...heck no - I'm a member of that club too.....just keep on chuggin' away!

05-10-2011, 03:50 AM

#64

Ginger2010

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchnripper

Glad to know I am not alone. I have several 1/4 inch feet and sometimes still can't get it right. Wobbly wobbly.

Same here! The 1/4 feet doesn't help me either! However, I do have astigmatism in my eyes! Can's see straight, sew straight, or cut with rotary cutter straight! What a problem! So now I cut most of my stuff with the Accuquilt Go! cutter when I can!

05-10-2011, 03:54 AM

#65

bisseau

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Originally Posted by thenonnielady

Thank Goodness you posted. I get so frustrated with myself. I cannot sew a straight line either. Could it be that we are artistic? Whatever....I am glad I am not alone!

I like this....definitely artistic, creative, expressive, have to make things our own, etc. Heck I never could color between the lines...why would I want to follow them now...never mind sew a straight line.

Personally...sometimes I'm right on and other days: forget it!
At least I can sew, so many haven't a clue how to sew.

05-10-2011, 03:57 AM

#66

bubbacat2

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Straight line? No way, but enjoy what I do and pretend not to notice!!!!

05-10-2011, 03:57 AM

#67

JusticeClan

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Arizona

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I have the same problem but I blame it on my sewing machine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aorlflood

I started garment sewing 37 years ago and have been quilting for about 9 years now. And I STILL can't sew a straight line! :((((

Am I defective or what?

05-10-2011, 03:57 AM

#68

Eloise

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Join Date: May 2011

Location: Lakeveiw OH

Posts: 90

not to worry! I'm right there with you! I even purchased gadets that are suppose to help keep a person in a straight line....YIKES! I guess we just need to practice more!

05-10-2011, 04:08 AM

#69

ccthomas

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Location: Kentucky live in WV

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I recently read that the FW's and older models did not have the "fancy stitches" - even a zig zag added to a machine allowed for just a slight "not straight stitch. Made sense to me. Another reason to want one of those Featherweights.