Finally found a way to master 1/4" seam
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Finally found a way to master 1/4" seam
I have been trying to master the illusive 1/4" seam ever since I've started quilting. I used a 1/4" foot and was so careful to have the fabric running right up to the little guide. But still my blocks came out too small every time!
Well, I bought two items, and used them, and NOW I am able to piece with a scant 1/4". It turns out that my 1/4" foot was NOT a true 1/4"...it was too wide.
So just thought I'd share what I purchased that made it possible to achieve this. It is a little ruler that you drop your needle into the hole and it measures the scant 1/4"...no guessing. Then you use the seam guides to stick down on your machine to guide the fabric against. Works like a charm.
Hope this helps someone.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well, I bought two items, and used them, and NOW I am able to piece with a scant 1/4". It turns out that my 1/4" foot was NOT a true 1/4"...it was too wide.
So just thought I'd share what I purchased that made it possible to achieve this. It is a little ruler that you drop your needle into the hole and it measures the scant 1/4"...no guessing. Then you use the seam guides to stick down on your machine to guide the fabric against. Works like a charm.
Hope this helps someone.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I have bought two of those. The sticky strips doesn't stay sticky enough to stay on very long. My Juki has a compensating foot. May not be a scant quarter inch but I love it and a consistent seam is close enough for most all of my quilts.
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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The 1/4" foot with guide I bought was too large as well. I took it back. Fortunately my machine has a needle position with the regular foot that measures a beautiful 'scant' 1/4". As long as I keep the fabric just at the edge of the foot, it's perfect. Now my guiding skills, well, that's a different story.
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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I have been trying to master the illusive 1/4" seam ever since I've started quilting. I used a 1/4" foot and was so careful to have the fabric running right up to the little guide. But still my blocks came out too small every time!
Well, I bought two items, and used them, and NOW I am able to piece with a scant 1/4". It turns out that my 1/4" foot was NOT a true 1/4"...it was too wide.
So just thought I'd share what I purchased that made it possible to achieve this. It is a little ruler that you drop your needle into the hole and it measures the scant 1/4"...no guessing. Then you use the seam guides to stick down on your machine to guide the fabric against. Works like a charm.
Hope this helps someone.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well, I bought two items, and used them, and NOW I am able to piece with a scant 1/4". It turns out that my 1/4" foot was NOT a true 1/4"...it was too wide.
So just thought I'd share what I purchased that made it possible to achieve this. It is a little ruler that you drop your needle into the hole and it measures the scant 1/4"...no guessing. Then you use the seam guides to stick down on your machine to guide the fabric against. Works like a charm.
Hope this helps someone.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
#10
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,018
As edge guide I use mole skin..from Walgreens..it is a sticky backed flexible small sheet sold in the foot care section....I cut a strip, set it as a guide..and when it wears down or begins to peel away I make a new strip....inexpensive but it works
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