My Duh moment
#1
I have been frustrated to death with trying to achieve the perfect 1/4 in seam, the 1/4 foot I have does not help at all so I finally decided to play with all the stitches on my machine and pull out the manual. Well they have a stitch marked Q that positions the needle with the regular foot for a perfect 1/4 in seam; after running several scrap pieces it indeed does exactly that; I could have saved myself lots of frustration if I just sat down and actually read the manual. And yes when I got the machine I did sit down and stitch every one that was on it; I just never paid any attention. When my new baby arrives today I will certainly sit down and make a cheat sheet, laminate it and keep it with me every time I sit down at it!!!
#3
Originally Posted by akrogirl
What make and model of machine do you have? That is very useful information that others may not be aware of either.
#4
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Here's a nice visual if you're still in search of the elusive scant seam allowance:
http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2011/...t-14-inch.html
http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2011/...t-14-inch.html
#5
Originally Posted by tallchick
Originally Posted by akrogirl
What make and model of machine do you have? That is very useful information that others may not be aware of either.
:lol:
#6
Originally Posted by Deborahlees
Originally Posted by tallchick
Originally Posted by akrogirl
What make and model of machine do you have? That is very useful information that others may not be aware of either.
:lol:
#7
Originally Posted by tallchick
Originally Posted by akrogirl
What make and model of machine do you have? That is very useful information that others may not be aware of either.
#8
Originally Posted by MTS
Here's a nice visual if you're still in search of the elusive scant seam allowance:
http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2011/...t-14-inch.html
http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2011/...t-14-inch.html
#9
Originally Posted by tallchick
I have been frustrated to death with trying to achieve the perfect 1/4 in seam, the 1/4 foot I have does not help at all so I finally decided to play with all the stitches on my machine and pull out the manual. Well they have a stitch marked Q that positions the needle with the regular foot for a perfect 1/4 in seam; after running several scrap pieces it indeed does exactly that; I could have saved myself lots of frustration if I just sat down and actually read the manual. And yes when I got the machine I did sit down and stitch every one that was on it; I just never paid any attention. When my new baby arrives today I will certainly sit down and make a cheat sheet, laminate it and keep it with me every time I sit down at it!!!
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