The Ever Elusive scant 1/4 inch seam
06-16-2015, 10:41 AM
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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.
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.
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.
06-16-2015, 11:17 AM
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06-16-2015, 12:17 PM
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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.
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.
06-16-2015, 03:46 PM
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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.
06-16-2015, 04:04 PM
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06-16-2015, 04:23 PM
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06-16-2015, 05:28 PM
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Check your owner's manual. For my Viking, if I use a specific 'regular' foot and move the needle to 'this' position, it is a scant 1/4". If the owner's manual doesn't specify, check with your dealer for that combination of feet/setting. It should be easy on a machine of that sophistication level I would think.
06-16-2015, 07:07 PM
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Well...I learned a trick just this past week at a class. I have a Viking Ruby...I was told to guide along my A foot with my needle in the right position to get a 'scant' 1/4 inch. Super easy! You might see if you can do something similar with your machine.
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