Debbie B

Recently bought a 1/4" quilting foot for my Brother machine. The instructions only show where to place the fabric & some other instructions about different measurements. My question is: Can you backstitch with a 1/4" quilting foot. I know that I can't backstitch with my walking foot. Thanks!

KatFish

I do with mine.

Jim's Gem

You should be able to! I certainly can with mine on my Bernina!

QuiltingGrannie

You should. I do with mine all the time. I can also adjust how far to the left my needle can go. Be sure to measure the 'true' 1/4" measure. The center of that foot is not always at the 1/4". Ask me how I know this. LOl

fluffygirl

I have with mine also. My foot does not have the metal guide on the right side though. It just has indents for the measurements.

Pat

katykwilt

You should be able to use it just like a regular foot. It just has a guide to help you. I found mine (Janome) gives me an ample quarter inch and have to watch it to make it scant when I work on group projects. It certainly helps with the consistency!

Dolphyngyrl

yes you can with the quarter inch foot on the brother machines, I do it all the time

zzzGP

I have a Brother and have both the regular quarter inch piecing foot and the quarter inch with the metal bar guide. Backstitching is no problem with either. Go for it...

BETTY62

I do with mine.

babasil

Just a hint Be sure the needle is in the correct position for the 1/4" inch foot. I have broken many needles by not checking the needle position. I also have a brother CS 8072