measurments on needle plate

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09-10-2010, 05:57 PM

odomjenn

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my sewing machine doesnt have the measuerments on the plate and its been a while since ive really sewn so what are the typical measurments on the plates?

09-10-2010, 06:04 PM

erstan947

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I have a piece of blue painters tape marking my 1/4". That's about all I use.

09-10-2010, 06:09 PM

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http://www.singersewingshoppe.com/needleplates1.html

09-10-2010, 07:48 PM

scowlkat

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If you are quilting, 1/4 inch is important. If you plan to sew garments, 5/8 inch is the standard measurement. Otherwise I have never used any other measurement.

09-10-2010, 09:06 PM

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I don't use my measurement plate because it's not accurate. I use masking tape for my 1/4in seam. I measured 1/4 from the needle and place the tape there.