1/4" foot

**Barb_MO** · 02-05-2015, 05:31 AM

I had used a generic 1/4 in. foot for years and could not get a constant 1/4 in. seam allowance. Took my machine in for service and the mechanic said I was using the wrong foot. With my new machine I will buy only Janome feet. This machine has only two needle positions, one position is for 1/4 in. seam and the other the needle goes through a hole in the foot and that is, I think, a 3/8 in. allowance. Glad I don't have to fiddle around with the needle adjustment any more. Now to get me a Janome brand walking foot.

**Bassetlvr** · 02-05-2015, 07:20 PM

If you are near Sullivan Mo there is a fabric store that sells genuine Janome feet for a great price. I paid between 6.99_ 13.99 for most of them. I think the walking foot is 19.99. It is called Melears.

**PaperPrincess** · 02-05-2015, 05:42 AM

I agree with the others. Don't get a generic. With the amount of usage you are going to get from your foot, it's a wise investment. I have a viking and my favorite is the one with the flange. Having said that, getting the 1/4" foot for your machine may not produce a perfect 1/4" seam and you may still have to finagle it a bit, as the thickness of your thread and fabric can affect it. You don't really measure the seam, you measure the resultant patch. If I change threads or fabric types, I check the seam allowance at the start of my project and make a needle position adjustment if necessary. Here's how I check:
Achieving an Accurate 1/4" Seam Allowance

**Tartan** · 02-05-2015, 05:58 AM

My Bernina 1/4 inch patchwork foot.

**sprice** · 02-05-2015, 06:06 AM

Lots if different opinions here. I have used several feet for this purpose and find I like the sticker that has ruler measurements on it that I stuck right on the throat area of the machine avoiding the feed dogs, of course. I just use the main foot that came with my Bernina most of the time and guide the fabric along the ruler measure.

**bhanes** · 02-07-2015, 08:02 PM

This seems to work good for me too. Thanks for your reply.

Originally Posted by sprice

Lots if different opinions here. I have used several feet for this purpose and find I like the sticker that has ruler measurements on it that I stuck right on the throat area of the machine avoiding the feed dogs, of course. I just use the main foot that came with my Bernina most of the time and guide the fabric along the ruler measure.

**quiltedsunshine** · 02-05-2015, 06:20 AM

I like the one without the guide. Since I like to sew right up to the pin, as soon as the guide hits the pin, it twists the fabric and throws off my seam allowance.

**Weezy Rider** · 02-05-2015, 06:21 AM

I've used generic and brand on the Pfaffs. I've even had Elna feet with attached ankles work.

Since I got the PQ1500, I use that. I found that the normal foot is close to scant, so I marked it the same as 1/4" and use it when pattern says scant. I do have generic high shank feet. I will use a generic open toe rather than stitch in the ditch foot to see where I am going. Did the same on the Pfaff. Mine's a 9mm machine, but I bought the 6mm open toe as it works better. I don't care much for the 1/4 inch foot that came with the machine. I'm used to Pfaff. Those are narrow on both sides. You can turn the fabric and use the left side of the foot.

**Geri B** · 02-06-2015, 08:22 AM

The best, IMHO, is the one I have for my old Viking #1 plus...perfect....straight sided, both edges, now on my newer BL the foot has a curved jog on the left side that keeps catching the seam allowance as I sew thru intersections, and the flange one is ok on straight seams, but there again if there's a dog ear intersection or anything, it will get hung up.....and I paid for this aggravation ..

**imsewnso** · 02-05-2015, 06:34 AM

Always had problems with my 1/4" seam until I found this:

http://www.newleafstitches.com/index...d=15&Itemid=32

I now use my clear plastic open toe foot and this product. Best thing since sliced bread!!!

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