Have you ever used a presser foot w/ a guide?
#51
I use a 1/4" foot and a sitd foot. love them both. also bought a foot from amazon that I use for making multiple straight lines.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
#52
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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I have mixed emotions about the metal guide. Love it for doing just quarter in seams, but it doesn't work for doing some sewing. I tried it for an item where I needed to keep adding fabric (like paper piecing or sew and flip) and got frustrated because the extra fabric doesn't go under the metal bar. Just a thought.
#53
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin
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My machine came with a 1/4" guide...many years later came out with a 1/4" foot with a guide...so I got one of those too. Don't always remember to use it, but I do like when I do use it...so easy to get perfect seam allowances.
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Norfolk, VA
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This is why we are saying that you may still have to adjust your needle position to the left or the right to get the most accruate seam allowance or the one you need for that project. Once you know what the settings are you can adjust them machine when you use the foot.
#55
first thing I did was snap that guide off LOL
#56
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Currently Mosquito (which is outside of Placerville) California
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I love mine...however, I didn't at first. It took comments on here about giving it a little time and some practice. Earlier comments about getting one specifically for your machine, made by the manufacturer, is really important. Have fun!
#57
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 711
I have both for my Bernina, one with and one without the guide. Personally, I did not like the one with the guide but I'm sure that it is a personal preference. I found that the fabric was in the way, especially if you want to make an adjustment. Love the 1/4" foot without the guide though, couldn't image piecing without it.
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