Originally Posted by quilterguy27
Rhonda:
I've already considered using tape, but I've heard horror stories of putting tape on the featherweights. I know painters tape (the lblue) isn't supposed to damage anything, but I'm still a bit apprehensive. Don't want to peel off any of the finish. I think with a little bit of practice I will get it right. After all, that's what they say, practice, practice, practice. And, believe me when I say: I need all the practice I can get!!!, LOL
I now it is a bit of waste of thread but you can practice on paper just like sewing on fabric. I use paper instead of fabric when I want to figure something out. I watch the distance from the rt side of my foot to the edge of the fabric. It is like driving. You know how far you are from the center line so you also get the feel for how far you are from the edge of the fabric to your foot.