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    Old 05-09-2011, 12:09 PM
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    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?
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    Old 05-09-2011, 12:11 PM
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    Not defective, just human :!: :!:
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    Old 05-09-2011, 12:14 PM
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    I think you need a new machine! LOL!
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    I'm not perfect either. As soon as I find a fault in myself, I'll let everyone know what it is.


    giggle.snort!!!

    Okay, I found it. I have a weird sense of humor.
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    I'll bet it has something to do with the machine you're using. I thought I couldn't sew a straight seam either, turned out to be the machine. I went from an old Montgomery Wards machine to a Pfaff 2030 and the difference was amazing.
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    I have the blue tape and everything and still cant do it. So we will be defective together.
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    My Mother taught me to draw a line on a quilt block then sew the line, worked for her...many years
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    To answer your question - NO you most certainly are not! I have been sewing since I was 12 and not a straight seam will ever be found around here.

    A better machine helped me some but still...

    A 1/4" foot just annoyed me as I zipped crookedly away :-)
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    Old 05-09-2011, 12:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by Ramona Byrd
    I'm not perfect either. As soon as I find a fault in myself, I'll let everyone know what it is.


    giggle.snort!!!

    Okay, I found it. I have a weird sense of humor.
    :lol: :lol: :lol:
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    Old 05-09-2011, 12:19 PM
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    I have a 4 year old Viking Platinum 775. It's not the machine...it's ME! :(
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