presser foot with lip
09-19-2010, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by Prism99
The lip would need to be on the right side of the foot, wouldn't it?
The 1/4-inch feet I have seen typically just end at 1/4" or have a marking at the 1/4" point (something you could do yourself with a Sharpie or nail polish on a wide foot). I've tried both of these types and found they were not sufficiently accurate for me.
What I do instead is place a strip of thick moleskin on the base of my machine so I can butt fabric up against it. I put this on straight by first using one of my rulers underneath the presser foot, lowering the machine needle by hand so it is at a scant 1/4", lowering the presser foot, making sure the ruler is aligned straight from front-to-back, and then placing the moleskin by butting it up against the ruler.
(Moleskin can be found in the foot care section of a pharmacy. It comes with a paper-covered adhesive on one side. I prefer the extra-thick moleskin to regular; gives more height.)
The 1/4-inch feet I have seen typically just end at 1/4" or have a marking at the 1/4" point (something you could do yourself with a Sharpie or nail polish on a wide foot). I've tried both of these types and found they were not sufficiently accurate for me.
What I do instead is place a strip of thick moleskin on the base of my machine so I can butt fabric up against it. I put this on straight by first using one of my rulers underneath the presser foot, lowering the machine needle by hand so it is at a scant 1/4", lowering the presser foot, making sure the ruler is aligned straight from front-to-back, and then placing the moleskin by butting it up against the ruler.
(Moleskin can be found in the foot care section of a pharmacy. It comes with a paper-covered adhesive on one side. I prefer the extra-thick moleskin to regular; gives more height.)
09-19-2010, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by Prism99
The lip would need to be on the right side of the foot, wouldn't it?
The 1/4-inch feet I have seen typically just end at 1/4" or have a marking at the 1/4" point (something you could do yourself with a Sharpie or nail polish on a wide foot). I've tried both of these types and found they were not sufficiently accurate for me.
What I do instead is place a strip of thick moleskin on the base of my machine so I can butt fabric up against it. I put this on straight by first using one of my rulers underneath the presser foot, lowering the machine needle by hand so it is at a scant 1/4", lowering the presser foot, making sure the ruler is aligned straight from front-to-back, and then placing the moleskin by butting it up against the ruler.
(Moleskin can be found in the foot care section of a pharmacy. It comes with a paper-covered adhesive on one side. I prefer the extra-thick moleskin to regular; gives more height.)
The 1/4-inch feet I have seen typically just end at 1/4" or have a marking at the 1/4" point (something you could do yourself with a Sharpie or nail polish on a wide foot). I've tried both of these types and found they were not sufficiently accurate for me.
What I do instead is place a strip of thick moleskin on the base of my machine so I can butt fabric up against it. I put this on straight by first using one of my rulers underneath the presser foot, lowering the machine needle by hand so it is at a scant 1/4", lowering the presser foot, making sure the ruler is aligned straight from front-to-back, and then placing the moleskin by butting it up against the ruler.
(Moleskin can be found in the foot care section of a pharmacy. It comes with a paper-covered adhesive on one side. I prefer the extra-thick moleskin to regular; gives more height.)
09-19-2010, 11:56 AM
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If you are going to start putting tape on your machine, I would recommend painter's tape because it doesn't leave the sticky residue of some of the other tapes.
I like the foot for my Pfaff and it is quite accurate!
I like the foot for my Pfaff and it is quite accurate!
09-19-2010, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by jdavis
Originally Posted by Prism99
The lip would need to be on the right side of the foot, wouldn't it?
The 1/4-inch feet I have seen typically just end at 1/4" or have a marking at the 1/4" point (something you could do yourself with a Sharpie or nail polish on a wide foot). I've tried both of these types and found they were not sufficiently accurate for me.
What I do instead is place a strip of thick moleskin on the base of my machine so I can butt fabric up against it. I put this on straight by first using one of my rulers underneath the presser foot, lowering the machine needle by hand so it is at a scant 1/4", lowering the presser foot, making sure the ruler is aligned straight from front-to-back, and then placing the moleskin by butting it up against the ruler.
(Moleskin can be found in the foot care section of a pharmacy. It comes with a paper-covered adhesive on one side. I prefer the extra-thick moleskin to regular; gives more height.)
The 1/4-inch feet I have seen typically just end at 1/4" or have a marking at the 1/4" point (something you could do yourself with a Sharpie or nail polish on a wide foot). I've tried both of these types and found they were not sufficiently accurate for me.
What I do instead is place a strip of thick moleskin on the base of my machine so I can butt fabric up against it. I put this on straight by first using one of my rulers underneath the presser foot, lowering the machine needle by hand so it is at a scant 1/4", lowering the presser foot, making sure the ruler is aligned straight from front-to-back, and then placing the moleskin by butting it up against the ruler.
(Moleskin can be found in the foot care section of a pharmacy. It comes with a paper-covered adhesive on one side. I prefer the extra-thick moleskin to regular; gives more height.)
09-19-2010, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
If you are going to start putting tape on your machine, I would recommend painter's tape because it doesn't leave the sticky residue of some of the other tapes.
I like the foot for my Pfaff and it is quite accurate!
I like the foot for my Pfaff and it is quite accurate!
09-19-2010, 05:31 PM
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To answer some questions:
The moleskin isn't as good an idea if you are alternating between piecing 1/4" seams and sewing clothing (5/8" seams) often. I don't sew clothing anymore, so about the only time I remove the moleskin is if I have to repair clothing or want to machine quilt.
The presser foot does not need to be narrower than 1/4" if you have a machine with a moveable needle, as I do. I use my regular wide foot but move the needle to the right before placing the ruler under the needle, etc. for positioning the moleskin.
I would not use moleskin on my vintage featherweight; those finishes can be harmed by adhesives. Moleskin works great on my Bernina 1230 (and I imagine any machine with the newer hard plastic type finish). It is not a problem to remove it. If I ever did have a problem with some adhesive remaining, Goo Gone will take off the rest without marring the machine finish.
I happen to like moleskin because it is easy to cut into strips to have on hand, and because the adhesive is strong enough so the strip will not move once I have it in position. Another method I have not tried is to cut through painter's tape while it is still on the roll, about 10 layers deep, and using that thickness as the positionable guide. Still another way to do it is to use a stack of post-it notes. Moleskin has worked for me, so I haven't seen a need to try the other methods. Plus, I am so clumsy, I am afraid the painter's tape or post-it notes might shift position without my noticing.
The moleskin isn't as good an idea if you are alternating between piecing 1/4" seams and sewing clothing (5/8" seams) often. I don't sew clothing anymore, so about the only time I remove the moleskin is if I have to repair clothing or want to machine quilt.
The presser foot does not need to be narrower than 1/4" if you have a machine with a moveable needle, as I do. I use my regular wide foot but move the needle to the right before placing the ruler under the needle, etc. for positioning the moleskin.
I would not use moleskin on my vintage featherweight; those finishes can be harmed by adhesives. Moleskin works great on my Bernina 1230 (and I imagine any machine with the newer hard plastic type finish). It is not a problem to remove it. If I ever did have a problem with some adhesive remaining, Goo Gone will take off the rest without marring the machine finish.
I happen to like moleskin because it is easy to cut into strips to have on hand, and because the adhesive is strong enough so the strip will not move once I have it in position. Another method I have not tried is to cut through painter's tape while it is still on the roll, about 10 layers deep, and using that thickness as the positionable guide. Still another way to do it is to use a stack of post-it notes. Moleskin has worked for me, so I haven't seen a need to try the other methods. Plus, I am so clumsy, I am afraid the painter's tape or post-it notes might shift position without my noticing.
09-19-2010, 05:48 PM
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I have one and I love it! I got one for Sis for her birthday and she loves her's too. I wouldn't be with out it at all unless I have to use the walking foot or some such thing. I use the 1/4" foot all the time and leave it on the machine. I got mine at the Sew & Vac in Port Angeles. It was about $10.00 or $12.00, somewhere in that price range. you'll love it for piecing. Have a great evening, HUggies, Fay......Mine is also for a Janome and by the way, you can't use it for doing a zig zag stitch or decrative stitching. It is for straight stitching. Ask me how I know???
09-20-2010, 03:27 PM
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Before I got my quarter inch foot with the guard I used a stack of post it notes. The sticky stuff works like a charm to stick it to the machine bed.
Just take a seam measuring guide and make sure you stick it exactly that far from the needle just before the foot you have in your machine. Works like a charm!
Edited to say... Great minds think alike... LOL!
Just take a seam measuring guide and make sure you stick it exactly that far from the needle just before the foot you have in your machine. Works like a charm!
Edited to say... Great minds think alike... LOL!
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