scant 1/4 inch seam
07-06-2009, 11:01 AM
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My machine bed does have those lines, but the 1/4" line is in the middle of the fabric feeder and is covered up by the presser foot. It's easier to just move the needle. Tho that gives me the 1/4" seam, not the scant 1/4" seam.
10-31-2010, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jojo47
That's how I do mine, as well, Klue. There is a 1/4 in mark on my open-toe foot and if I sew just slightly to the side of the mark, I have my scant 1/4 in seam.
A huge added thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge.
10-31-2010, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JudeWill
My machine bed does have those lines, but the 1/4" line is in the middle of the fabric feeder and is covered up by the presser foot. It's easier to just move the needle. Tho that gives me the 1/4" seam, not the scant 1/4" seam.
10-31-2010, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb M
At the risk of sounding very silly lol, i finally decided to ask this. I see this topic so many times, and i wonder, doesnt everyone have lines on their sewing machine to follow like i do? That's all i ever use, the lines that came with the machine, and the 1/4" line works perfect for me. And if i'm feeling tired and dont feel like having to keep watching to make sure the fabric stays on the edge of the line, then i attach my metal plate with the raised edge. My machine is 40 years old, and has this attachement, and has lines on the machine to follow. Do newer machines not have lines on them?
10-31-2010, 09:39 AM
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I am a firm believer in a scant 1/4" s.a. for accuracy in the size of finished blocks. However, this brings up another delima. I have Harriet Hargrave's first "Quilter's Academy" where she advises to avoid moving the needle position. I have also heard this from a teacher on You Tube.
Whether moving the needle position or not, how do I heed the advise on one of these posts that we should not watch the needle or the pressure foot when sewing a straight seam. This seems to require a quide of some kind to follow. I do use an adhesive quide, but it needs to be moved for diagonal seams or where you might have to use pins. Hope I am making myself clear. I am sure someone here has some thoughts on this.
Whether moving the needle position or not, how do I heed the advise on one of these posts that we should not watch the needle or the pressure foot when sewing a straight seam. This seems to require a quide of some kind to follow. I do use an adhesive quide, but it needs to be moved for diagonal seams or where you might have to use pins. Hope I am making myself clear. I am sure someone here has some thoughts on this.
10-31-2010, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Marcy J.
I am a firm believer in a scant 1/4" s.a. for accuracy in the size of finished blocks. However, this brings up another delima. I have Harriet Hargrave's first "Quilter's Academy" where she advises to avoid moving the needle position. I have also heard this from a teacher on You Tube.
Whether moving the needle position or not, how do I heed the advise on one of these posts that we should not watch the needle or the pressure foot when sewing a straight seam. This seems to require a quide of some kind to follow. I do use an adhesive quide, but it needs to be moved for diagonal seams or where you might have to use pins. Hope I am making myself clear. I am sure someone here has some thoughts on this.
Whether moving the needle position or not, how do I heed the advise on one of these posts that we should not watch the needle or the pressure foot when sewing a straight seam. This seems to require a quide of some kind to follow. I do use an adhesive quide, but it needs to be moved for diagonal seams or where you might have to use pins. Hope I am making myself clear. I am sure someone here has some thoughts on this.
10-31-2010, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
Originally Posted by Marcy J.
I am a firm believer in a scant 1/4" s.a. for accuracy in the size of finished blocks. However, this brings up another delima. I have Harriet Hargrave's first "Quilter's Academy" where she advises to avoid moving the needle position. I have also heard this from a teacher on You Tube.
Whether moving the needle position or not, how do I heed the advise on one of these posts that we should not watch the needle or the pressure foot when sewing a straight seam. This seems to require a quide of some kind to follow. I do use an adhesive quide, but it needs to be moved for diagonal seams or where you might have to use pins. Hope I am making myself clear. I am sure someone here has some thoughts on this.
Whether moving the needle position or not, how do I heed the advise on one of these posts that we should not watch the needle or the pressure foot when sewing a straight seam. This seems to require a quide of some kind to follow. I do use an adhesive quide, but it needs to be moved for diagonal seams or where you might have to use pins. Hope I am making myself clear. I am sure someone here has some thoughts on this.
The only time I ever seem to need to use a scant 1/4 anymore is if I'm working with a real thick fabric.
Hope this helps,
10-31-2010, 01:54 PM
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I've had the same problem so here's what I do. First I sew my practice block. Then I measure the seam line from the stitch line. If it is exactly on the mark, I do another practice seam moving my needle one step to the right, sew and measure again.
I know we have many thoughts and ideas about do we or don't we, but I still think the best way is what works for you. If your block comes out to the right size, then we don't need that galloping horse. How do I know this? Trial and error and sewing on so many different machines over the years and using so many different threads.
I know we have many thoughts and ideas about do we or don't we, but I still think the best way is what works for you. If your block comes out to the right size, then we don't need that galloping horse. How do I know this? Trial and error and sewing on so many different machines over the years and using so many different threads.
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