Great post. Definitely going to bookmark it.

I use the moleskin and use the whole strip so it goes down the edge about 3 inches or so...it's the only way I can get the 1/4"...and if I need a scant 1/4 I move my needle over one click.

I just love this foot. It has been a life saver for me. However I do have a question for you. Where did you find the clip on one. I have to unscrew mine. I do have the ability to clip on my feet but could not find this one in the clip on. I would love to have the clip on foot,would make it so much nicer for changing the foot.

Great tutorial on scant 1/4 inch.

I have the 1/4 inch foot and love it. I checked it on the index card and it is right on. So to get a scant 1/4 inch I just move my needle a hair (know not everyone can do that)
to the right and check it again and have my scant 1/4 inch.

If it is something I have to draw a 1/4 inch seam line on then I sew to the outside of the drawn mark and it usually is a scant 1/4 inch. You have to kind of play around with it if you can't move your needle.

I have one machine I can't move my needle except for 3 positions, so I find where the scant 1/4 is and then take either masking tape or blue painter's tape and tape down on my machine bed as a guide, works great.

The scant 1/4 inch seam is just a thread shy of the 1/4 inch I have been told and have found it is pretty close. Be sure to do a good job of pressing, that also helps. I have seen people press and the seam not be pressed completely to the side, so check your pressing closely it helps greatly. My two cents on the subject for the day.

Great topic and advice. Thanks.

I was using my foot with the guide recently and did not realize that the guide had moved outward and made the seam too large. I really hated tearing out all those strips.

There is no such critter.

The sewing foot on a 301A Singer makes a very scant seam allowance.

Actually, they have! :thumbup: See here:

http://www.april1930s.com/html/quilt...et_for_fe.html

"Low Vertical Shank Quarter (1/4”) Inch Attachment Foot

There is the 'scant' 1/4 inch as you see in the photograph above... and then there is the exact 1/4 inch which the black metal guide helps to keep your seams perfectly in line and consistent throughout your entire project. You won't have to wonder anymore about whether your seams are accurate... and for me - relieves a bit of neck and eye strain because I have the assurance of stitching straight and perfect."

There are even additional uses for this foot, too. Be sure to scroll down the above page to see.

Hope this helps,