For those of us who are not exactly perfect (1/4" seam)

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07-18-2011, 04:23 AM

#31

angelarose

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My seam allowances are pretty much consistant. I pin a lot. I pin all the seams. If need be I stretch a bit, or use the stiletto to push fabric together as the feed dogs gather up the fabric. If the seams don't match enough that it catches my eye, I rip out and re sew. I'm pretty slow, but I want it to come out right for me.

07-18-2011, 04:26 AM

#32

angelarose

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I have a 1/4 inch foot which helps so much.

07-18-2011, 04:26 AM

#33

Alexandra

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If it is just a bit off, I will make it fit. If it is a lot I will fix the other seam so it fits right. I like my points to match.

07-18-2011, 04:30 AM

#34

Buckeye Rose

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glassquilt

If the difference isn't too big, I pin the corners & put the longer piece on the bottom against the feed dogs. I hold both ends and stitch slowly. The feed dogs grab the lower fabric and move it a little bit more than the upper fabric, thereby easing them together.

that is exactly what I do :thumbup: :thumbup: A little bit is easier to ease in then to drag out the seam ripper and fix it! LOL And nobody will ever see it once it is quilted.

07-18-2011, 04:50 AM

#35

Greyhound Mom

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a 1/4 inch foot is a must for me. before getting one I had problems.

07-18-2011, 04:58 AM

#36

quiltlin

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Sometimes a steam iron will work wonders on making a seam look matched.

07-18-2011, 04:58 AM

#37

quiltlin

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Sometimes a steam iron will work wonders on making a seam look matched.

07-18-2011, 04:59 AM

#38

Homemother

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Greyhound Mom

a 1/4 inch foot is a must for me. before getting one I had problems.

I've heard mixed opinions to the 1/4" foot. Seems like you find it extremely helpful. I'll look into the 1/4" foot. I'm concerned that my cutting is a little off, too. I find that when I get a little anxious and tense up, mistakes happen. Must relax. Must relax. Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the journey.

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I've put on quite a few strips with less fussing.

07-18-2011, 05:10 AM

#39

susie-susie-susie

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I find that the 1/4 inch foot works wonders. If something doesn't match I stretch and if that doesn't work I rip. If things don't match, it bothers me and I guess that makes me a perfectonist, but if stretching doesn't make it fit, I figure it's too far off.
Sue

07-18-2011, 05:15 AM

#40

quilter41

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If there isn't much difference putting the longer side down and shorter side up the feeddogs sometimes take up the slack enough. Is this clear as mud? LOL! Also the 1/4" foot with the longer toe on one side makes perfect 1/4" seams if you keep the fabric against the toe. For scant 1/4" I move the needle one notch higher.