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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:05 AM
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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.

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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:06 AM
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    I really like the 1/4" foot with the flange. My daughter tried is and exclaimed that now even she could have good 1/4" seams. It's a good thing there are different feet for different people!
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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:15 AM
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    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
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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:17 AM
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    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:
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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:20 AM
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    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.
    I use my 1/4" foot all the time. On my 11000 I adjust my needle to 4.1 and get a good seam. I also have another Janome (can't think of the number) that I use to go to class. On that one I have to adjust the needle to 5.0.

    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
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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:23 AM
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    I love my Janome 1/4 inch foot.I consider it to be one of the best investments in quilting supplies I have.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:34 AM
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    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
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    Old 09-17-2011, 06:44 AM
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    [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".
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    Old 09-17-2011, 07:03 AM
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    I used the clear one with the red lines when using my Singer but my Janome MC4800 has a 1/4 inch foot with the metal on the side. i love it myself.
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    Old 09-17-2011, 07:08 AM
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    I have never had one with an adjustable bar. That may work even better than my current 1/4" foot.
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