RST

I get nice straight seams when I sew fast -- better than going slowly, so that's a very individual thing.

One key for me is sitting square to the machine with good posture. If I get sloppy and sit at an angle or slouch, it will show up in some wonky seamlines.

RST

KimS

I saw a straight line in my dreams. I'm like everybody else. As long as it works out in the end I'm fine with it.

Stitchit123

I always thought the fabric has a mind of its own but now that Koollabel mentioned it-it could be the ruler ( :

katesnanna

Yes I agree, slow down, but the urge is to go faster. At least they can't be too bad because a lot of the time I'm able to line things up. Maybe I sew wobbly but consistently.

spartan quilter

I have a problem with straight lines, and love my Kenmore which has a slide bar to slow down the machine. That improves the straight lines. And as jitkaau said, using a stiletto, really helps. So good to see I am not the only one. I have also used the black tape on my machine to help guide longer pieces of sewing and am seriously considering cutting out the top of my sewing desk, and setting my machine down into it, which could also improve the accuracy. Good luck.

Phannie1

I don't worry about straight as much as keeping at less than quarter inch. If I slow my machine down I do better. I had a old cheap machine and replaced it with one that I could control the speed on the machine not with just the footpetal. That has helped.

pasolovers

Straight...were suppose to sew straight???Now you tell me!!!

jcrow

I thought I was the only one who's fabric veers to the right. Sometimes, when I'm really trying hard to sew straight, my hand will jerk and it'll go all wonky on me. When I sew on the bias, I have a hard time sewing a straight line.

tjradj

Uh, you mean it's not normal to add sashing to a block because it doesn't fit? lol My rulers are wonky too, just like my bathroom scale! It's a plot....

quiltlady1941

I too have that problem ... Thought it was just me..LOL ..I found if you just go slow it work better, but I still have trouble ...