Help from those who have a Pfaff QE 4.0 or 4.2
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Help from those who have a Pfaff QE 4.0 or 4.2
Which 1/4 inch foot do you use? I've tried the one with the flange, without the flange, the regular foot and moving the needle position and I can't seem to get an accurate seam allowance all the way down. As the needle nears the end of the seam the fabric moves to the left narrowing the seam. My little $300 Janome sews a beautifully accurate seam allowance. I call my Pfaff dealer to see if a 9MM 1/4" foot is made, but only the foot that doesn't go all the way across the feed dogs is offered. I'm hoping someone has a great tip to share. And BTW, the regular foot is 9mm, but the front is closed so I can't use a stiletto to hold the fabric in place. Thanks for any help you can offer.
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I use the 1/4" foot with the flange. I leave a small gap between the fabric and the flange to get a 1/4" seam. It is not perfect, but it is the closest I can get.
fatquarters,
What is the name of the foot you use? I don't really understand your description. Sorry.
Here is my gripe with my 4.0. Fabric dips down in front of the bobbin cover and will flip seams. I cover the dip with tape. Does anyone have a better suggestion? http://carolinapatchworks.com/blog/w...9/img_3866.jpg
fatquarters,
What is the name of the foot you use? I don't really understand your description. Sorry.
Here is my gripe with my 4.0. Fabric dips down in front of the bobbin cover and will flip seams. I cover the dip with tape. Does anyone have a better suggestion? http://carolinapatchworks.com/blog/w...9/img_3866.jpg
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I don't have a machine like you are asking about. But, before I got my number 57 for the bernina, I used to use a stack of post its to guide the fabric at the right width. You just pull off the backing and stick it to the correct spot in front of the foot. I always loved this handy tip I got years ago from a quilter. It is an alternative to purchasing a foot anyway.
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I have a 4.0 and I use the metal 1/4" foot with the guard. I set the needle one click over to the right which is a 0.3 on the screen. You will see the needle move one click over. About the veering off at the end; most of us have all fingers together and in front of the foot. Try placing your index and middle finger to the side on the foot in a "V" form; this should give you more control of the fabric that has passed under the needle keeping it straight. This is the way I solved the issue for myself.
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Thanks for the replies. Using all the 1/4" feet, have you noticed that the right side of the foot doesn't cover the right feed dog (the left doesn't either) which causes the fabric not to be gripped enough to sew straight? Pagzz, I have used the regular foot with the needle set on 3.0 and so far that works better, but because that foot in closed in the front. I can't use a stiletto to keep the fabric aligned all the way until the end of the fabric gets to the needle. This was manageable until I started sewing triangles to make HSTs.
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fatquarters, Thanks for posting that. I don't have that foot and I like that it is open in front so that a stiletto can be used. I hope the right side covers the feed dogs on the right. If you could tell me where you got it, maybe I can get it. I think it may be called an open toe foot. I'll do a search on the internet.
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