Accurate 1/4" seams - no costly tools!

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07-25-2011, 09:05 AM

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Jamiestitcher62

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Remember when all sewing machines came with that screw on seam guide.

07-25-2011, 09:47 AM

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gaevren

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Great tutorial! I'm fortunate enough to have a 1/4" presser foot on my newest machine, but I have an older Singer and I can definitely use this tip for that machine!

07-25-2011, 09:48 AM

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crafty pat

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Thanks Jamiestit. i just remembered one came with my old singer, have not thought about it in years. Going to pull it out today.

07-25-2011, 10:11 AM

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sweetpea

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Originally Posted by AlwaysQuilting

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Originally Posted by cjtinkle

You know that you can purchase an inexpensive and wonderful metal seam guide that will screw into the throat of your machine and works wonderfully?

I have one for all my sewing machines... couldn't piece without it!

CJ--Where'd you get that? I wonder if it'll fit all machines?

Cj yes they will fit all machine that have the screw hole
on the throat of them. I have one in some of the miss. attchment I have saved over the years. If you would like one PM me and we can work something out.

07-25-2011, 10:18 AM

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cjtinkle

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Wrong person... I already have one for all my machines but thanks!

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07-25-2011, 08:17 PM

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Quiltinvaca

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To help my granddaughter do an accurate 1/4" seam, I stacked up about 8-10 layers of masking tape; used a ruler to rotary cut (using an old blade) a straight edge; and then stuck the entire stack exactly1/4" away from the needle. By stacking the tape, it made a "wall" for her to butt up against. You'll have to cut the strips just long enough to make a "wall" but short enough that you can remove the plate when necessary.