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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

Hmmm, seams like that's what I showed in the pics...

Hmmm, seams like that's what I showed in the pics I posted on the first page of this thread.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-21-2014, 04:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

I have one too. It's marked "DRITZ" and has one...

I have one too. It's marked "DRITZ" and has one heck of a magnet in it. In spite of that it will not stay put. I've tried it on a couple of machines and it moves a bit when the fabric pulls...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-20-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

The tin to the left is only used when I'm doing...

The tin to the left is only used when I'm doing small things. When I'm doing big things it goes somewhere else. It's not a perfect solution, but it beats putting needle rash on the machine.
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-20-2014, 04:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

I suppose so. If I ever get some room to work...

I suppose so. If I ever get some room to work I'm going to design me a working sewing machine table with all the things I need including a pin collector that's out of the way.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

roguequilter, Pulling the pins as you sew...

roguequilter,

Pulling the pins as you sew without stopping is something like multi-tasking. If I tried that I'd either stick my self with the pin, or sew my finger in with the machine needle. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

Candace, My wife and I discussed this after...

Candace,

My wife and I discussed this after I made the post above. She was taught from the start to pin from the right. And she never used a fabric guide in her life.

Me on the other hand,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

roguequilter, My wife has been trying to...

roguequilter,

My wife has been trying to teach me how to pin seams. She puts the pins in with the head to the right so she doesn't run over them and so she can pull them out as she goes. Doing...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-19-2014, 03:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

Mike, I've never gotten any hemmer to work. ...

Mike,

I've never gotten any hemmer to work. I've tried the narrow Singer ones, up to the big wide Greist ones and for some silly reason I just get get it.

Joe
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

Sharon in Texas, There are special 1/4" feet...

Sharon in Texas,

There are special 1/4" feet out there that do not have the side board guide. I think I might even have one or two. The problem is, I can't sew a straight seam to save my life...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

roguequilter, You are correct about sewing...

roguequilter,

You are correct about sewing with pins and the fabric guide. I have problems with that too. However the OP's question was about scant 1/4" seams and I don't remember any mention...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-17-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

Since I was setting up Mr. Crinkle for some bags...

Since I was setting up Mr. Crinkle for some bags I thought I'd take a pic or two of how I set my seam guide.

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It's an accurate, simple, inexpensive way to set your seam guide. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-17-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,203
Posted By J Miller

I've been told a "scant seam" is one needle width...

I've been told a "scant seam" is one needle width shy of the 1/4". So here's how I'd do it. I'd use a bed mounted seam guide and a plastic ruler. I have several that are so thin a sewing...
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