Gay

Hi Dove, I've had 2 Brother embroidery machines since 2001, and discovered a few weeks ago that I can move the needle from the left side towards the centre by pressing the '+' sign on the stitch width. It moves in increments of .5, so I set my needle to 2.5 and just use the everyday foot [I don't have a 1/4" foot]- now I get the correct seam all the time. I only realized this after a class using the teacher's demo Pfaff machines, so try this with yours. Before this I also had a lot of bother making blocks to the correct size,

Ginaky

I have the Passport 2.0 and use a 1/4 inch foot and my seams all match great. I have pieced some detailed blocks and have no complaints about how they matched up. I also really like the 1/4 inch line on the bobbin cover that helps you guide the pieces straight.

Elise1

I sew on a Pfaff. Do you use the Pfaff 1/4 inch foot with a guide? The guide really helps me keep an accurate 1/4" seam. I would recommend it if you haven't tried it. It is sure cheaper than a new machine.

http://www.pfaff.com/us/4136_14635.html

MadQuilter

I have a Baby Lock and a Brother and do quite well with either.

SuzieQuilts

I am a Bernina Gal for life. I too, struggled with my 1/4 inch seam until I discovered not to watch the foot but to watch a notch on my throat plate when I am sewing. My blocks are more accurate now. I don't think its the brand of the machine as much as it is finding the mark on your machine that works for you for an accurate seam, be it the foot or a spot on the plate.

Dolphyngyrl

I agree you should be able to do it on any machine, both my cheap brothers and expensive brother give me a great straight stitch , and a great 1/4 inch. I prefer my brothers over other brand. I have not sewn on a babylock, janome, pfaff or elna but have sewn on other brands husky, bernina, singer and I still prefer my brother or brother-made babylocks over all. love my dreamy and no other machine or brand can change my mind

ILoveToQuilt

Love my Janome 344 Ltd. Edition. Also have a Janome "Heart", but honestly, haven't taken it out of the box (2 years old)...I'm afraid of computerized machines! LOL

Anita

charsuewilson

I have the 1/4" foot for my Pfaff and it works well.

sewgull

I would NOT trade a Pfaff for any other machine.
Do you use the 1/4" Pfaff foot? 1/4" foot has a guide for good seams.

AliKat

I love my Pfaff's. Yes, now I do use the 1/4" foot with flange guide due to arthritis. I used to just use the 1/4" foot. Either way my seam allowances were always spot on.