JANOME 1/4" foot frustration
#41
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Nawth o' Boston
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I have both the 1/4" Janome that came with the machine (I have a humble 3160QDC) whihc I didn't like becuase it was flayed a bit at the toe and would not do a proper 1/4". I bought the multi-part foot what has the 1/4" flange, plus the stitch-in-ditch flange.
the 1/4: flange works great, sits right up against the plastic foot. I do a measuring test for each new fabric/thread and adjust the needle position if necessary.
Maybe the foot that came with your machine had a bent flange.
Good luck
the 1/4: flange works great, sits right up against the plastic foot. I do a measuring test for each new fabric/thread and adjust the needle position if necessary.
Maybe the foot that came with your machine had a bent flange.
Good luck
#43
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Duluth/ Superior, WI
Posts: 1,038
Have a Kenmore with piece on side of the 1/4" foot..love it. My FW also has the piece. My Mom on the other hand has a Bernina and does not have the piece, and she loves her setup. I think it's all in what we get used to and trained on. JMHO
Brenda
Brenda
#44
I have a Janome and use their 1/4" foot all the time. I found it works better for me!!! Most things are good for some people and not good for others. For the life of me, I can't use the "walking foot"!!!!! :mrgreen:
#45
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Sunny Arizona
Posts: 476
Originally Posted by ka9sdn
I really like my Janome 1/4" foot and use it all the time. I think we all get our favorites and like to stitck with them.
So it's a matter of trial and error to find the right spot!! I sewed a couple of 2 1/2" strips together at different settings until I got the one that came out exact. Ann
#47
This is what I use on my Janome Memorycraft 3000 & it works great. It's called a "Little Foot". Prices vary, so shop around for one! I have had mine for years & use it all the time!
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/ac...foot-lf101.php
http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/ac...foot-lf101.php
#48
[quote=Christine27]I like my 1/4 foot, especially the Acufeed one, on the 6600P, but I always have to adjust the needle position, or it's a VERY generous 1/4 inch. I'm still having fun learning about my machine and all the little gadgets and feet.
Yes, you do need to adjust your needle when using the acufeed foot. If you still have the packaging that came with the foot, it tells you to move your needle to 5.5, then it lines up perfectly for a 1/4".
Yes, you do need to adjust your needle when using the acufeed foot. If you still have the packaging that came with the foot, it tells you to move your needle to 5.5, then it lines up perfectly for a 1/4".
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