Old hen

On a Fons and Porter program one day, one of them said you can sew all over the place, as long as you start and end with a 1/4 inch seam. I'm sure that's not the case, but perfect is only for perfect people!

bbeyes

I have found that if I blink sometimes I'm off very frustrating.

Rose Bagwell

I will be honest, I sew as straight as I can.

deedum

I need to be honest, I just eyeball my 1/4 seam on my old machine, that seems to work better for me than the fancy foot that I have on my other machine. Good thing I got good eyeballs

tanzanita

I can't seem to sew a 1/4" seam at all, even though I've had plenty of practice and tried many different methods. So instead when I have a straight seam to sew I draw my 1/4 seam line using a faint pencil mark. That way my seams are consistent and my blocks fit together perfectly or almost perfectly. Nobody's perfect.

moonwork42029

You sew in high heels? Wow, I usually am barefoot.

moonwork42029

I put a piece of the blue painter's tape on the throat plate and another piece lined up with it on the "arm" that opens when I need to change bobbins. This way, I can see the lines all the way to the needle. Does this make it straight? Oh heck no but it does help (I think). If in doubt, I baste then sew it. Easier to me than frogging it.

Silver Needle

I find slowing down helps but it's difficult when sewing with a group and they all have the pressor foot clear to the floor. Peer pressure! But I enjoy the process of quilt making as much as the end result so.....I will continue to take my time and enjoy myself. Perhaps going slower comes easier with age, I have plenty of that.

I also find using a stiletto to be a big help.

jansquiltn

Ha ha ha ha! I've always thought that we should blame our ooppss on the distractions in life. Fur babbies, kids, the big kids, spouses, that tv program that was too spicey, laundry, dinner, etc, etc. We have way to many distractions to focus. Can't we just have some quiet time?

Maggimae

If you tilt your head just right any line is straight! I hope no one ever checks my lines for being perfect! Far from it! LOL! Don't stress over it! Enjoy it!