I think there's something wrong with your machine. If the needle can move in a gazillion
positions it should move to the scant 1/4" position. Take your machine to your dealer and
ask them to have a look.
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I think there's something wrong with your machine. If the needle can move in a gazillion
positions it should move to the scant 1/4" position. Take your machine to your dealer and
ask them to have a look.
That is a possiblility now that you mention it because the needle never has been in the center. When I have the regular sewing foot on it is a bit to the left of the center. Light bulb: that would make it not go to the right far enough when I move it over.Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
I swear this machine has been a lemon from the start. It was the floor model and I should've listened to my instincts.
Thanks. I'll check that out.
How long have you had this machine? If it's still under warranty they should fix it at no cost.
I've had it 1.5 yrs.
I agree with this.
After I could make a 1/4" seam, everyone said it really should be a scant 1/4". I give up, nothing seems to work for the time it takes to make a quilt.The only thing I notice is the squares are a bit smaller. I just sew on a slightly large border.
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Start using Aurifil thread or similar since it is skinnier seam fold over. Try Bonnie Hunter's seam guide to run your pieces against.
I would take it in and explain what is happening. The dealer should be able to notice the problem. Good Luck.
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I have a Janome 6600. When I am sewing things where it is not crucial for have a perfect 1/4 inch I use Connecting Threads and have the machine set on 3.5. When I am sewing something that is very important for the scant, I use Aurifil thread and set the stitch on 4.0. I will press open if there are many different seams.
Each machine will have a different setting but practiced many times to get mine the way it should be. I also slow down my stitching when I want to be precise and am very careful not to let the seam veer off at the very end.
the 1200 must have a pattern key on your screem for a 1/4 inch pattern that you just touch. This should give you a perfect 1/4 inch seam with your 1/4 inch foot. Check your manual. If it doesn't it's the machine. Bring it in for repairs.
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