Perfect 1/4" Foot???

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12-13-2010, 12:14 PM

#11

Kryssa

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I have to move my needle over 2 spots to get a real scant 1/4". It used to bother me but now I'm so used to it that it's like second nature.

12-13-2010, 12:15 PM

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Candace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by retired2pa

OK...so what you're all saying is....

The foot may be perfect, but the operator isn't :)

:> Not so much the operator, but that every thread and fabric combo won't be exactly the same.

12-13-2010, 03:14 PM

#13

amma

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I bought the Little Foot, and it is a perfect 1/4" for me, if I bump my needle once to the left, it is a perfect scant 1/4" :D:D:D
The feet with the blade/guide on it doesn't work for me either, my fabric either goes under it or bunches up right next to it :(

12-13-2010, 03:25 PM

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lindyline

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Quote:

Originally Posted by retired2pa

OK...so what you're all saying is....

The foot may be perfect, but the operator isn't :)

Got it in one!!!

12-13-2010, 03:32 PM

#15

Kappy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

What's The Little Foot?

12-13-2010, 04:27 PM

#16

MadQuilter

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I use the regular foot and change the needle position. That way I have more control in the feed dogs.

12-13-2010, 10:20 PM

#17

cheryl rearick

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I think I've very lucky, I have a 35 year old Viking with 1/4..... so very thankful

12-13-2010, 10:31 PM

#18

Pickles

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My SQ9000 has a 1/4 in. foot and it is perfect, I also had this same type of foot with my old Brother and have had no problem keeping a 1/4 in. seam at all. :D

12-14-2010, 02:50 AM

#19

watterstide

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kappy

Quote:

Originally Posted by amma

What's The Little Foot?

the little foot is clear with red measure lines on it..no guide bar.
the lines on the end of the foot, help with stopping 1/4" from the end of the quilt binding corner..did that make sense? lol

i use it alot..the bar on my regular foot got bent, and i ended up taking it off..

http://www.createforless.com/Little+...utm_medium=cse

12-14-2010, 06:25 AM

#20

MomtoBostonTerriers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewwhat85

usually only by luck does a 1/4" foot is perfect. usually have to move needle position or position of fabric to get perfect 1/4"

Move the needle position! Never thought of it! Duh. Thank you for telling me this tip -- I have an expensive machine and a 1/4 inch foot, but still can't get good 1/4 inch seams. I have been "eye-balling it" even with my 1/4 inch seam foot and not getting good results. Off to put your advice into practice. Thank you, thank you, thank you.