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Old 12-13-2010, 12:14 PM
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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.
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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.
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Old 12-13-2010, 03:14 PM
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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 :(
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Old 12-13-2010, 03:25 PM
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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!!!
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Old 12-13-2010, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
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 :(
What's The Little Foot?
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Old 12-13-2010, 04:27 PM
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I use the regular foot and change the needle position. That way I have more control in the feed dogs.
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Old 12-13-2010, 10:20 PM
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I think I've very lucky, I have a 35 year old Viking with 1/4..... so very thankful
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Old 12-13-2010, 10:31 PM
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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
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Old 12-14-2010, 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Kappy
Originally Posted by amma
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 :(
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
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Old 12-14-2010, 06:25 AM
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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.
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