Maride

You can put tape or sticky notes to mark where the 1/4" mark is and make sure your fabric is agains it while you sew. It will have no where to go or shift.

scrappy diva

can you purchase a 1/4 inch foot for your machine?
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BellaBoo

For quilt show quality, perfect results the first time, glue baste the fabric ends together and then draw a 1/4 sewing line to follow at the end . I sew very slow at the start and end of seams and push the end fabric in place. I usually use my seam ripper to push or guide the fabric. It takes practice and knowing your machine.

nativetexan

I found that I needed to keep my finger on the fabric all the way through the sewing process. that keeps it from shifting one way or the other.

kathy

I have some long bent tweezers that came with a foot for curves, it's great for holding that last little point in place as it goes through.

diogirl

ok i am trying to visualize what you ladies are saying about using a seem ripper.. what exactally are you doing, sewing it then ripping it back up? i'm lost.

kathy

LOL use the point of the seam ripper to hold onto the fabric as it goes under the foot

diogirl

lol ok now that makes sense...:)

scrappy diva

Try looking at this it may be helpful :D http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...ail=1882703454

quiltmom04

I use a single needle plate - the one with just a small hole for straight stitching. It helps a lot to keep your seams, as well as the beginning and ends of seams straight. I resisted getting one for a while,as it seemed like an unnecessary expense as I already had a needle plate, but well worth the cost. Mine was about $35.