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Old 11-25-2010, 07:28 AM
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I just sewed a scant 1/4 in with my trusty singer machine. I took the fabric and moved it left, under my pressure foot.
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Old 11-25-2010, 07:45 AM
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Good for you I still can't figure it out.
I keep trying and I can't get the 1/4 inch right.
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Old 11-25-2010, 08:02 AM
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I don't understand. Maybe this is a DUH!!! for me.
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Old 11-25-2010, 08:07 AM
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Where theres a will theres a way! :-D
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Old 11-25-2010, 08:52 AM
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Happy that you found that rascally scant 1/4" :D:D:D
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Old 11-25-2010, 08:56 AM
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Keep sewing and measuring the seam allowance with a ruler, keep on keeping on...you will get it
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Old 11-25-2010, 09:00 AM
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On my old machines, I would use painters tape (used to use masking tape) and mark the 1/4" line.......with the scant 1/4" just move the tape to the left a little bit.
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Old 11-25-2010, 09:14 AM
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a scant 1/4 inch is in actuality only 3/8th if you have a machine that has a moveable needle then with the needle set in the direct middle just shift it over one click to the right on the needle adjustment button if you have a set needle you will have to learn the sweet spot but moving the fabric under the presser foot.
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Old 11-25-2010, 09:36 AM
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I'm lucky in that I can move my needle. Actually on the new machine, I prefer to move the needle and use the regular sewing foot instead of the 1/4" foot.
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Old 11-25-2010, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
a scant 1/4 inch is in actuality only 3/8th if you have a machine that has a moveable needle then with the needle set in the direct middle just shift it over one click to the right on the needle adjustment button if you have a set needle you will have to learn the sweet spot but moving the fabric under the presser foot.
thats a tidbit to know..thank you Stewie. =)
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