Originally Posted by Rhonda
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.
LOL!! Too funny Rhonda. I don't drive!! I am legally blind and I have a seeing eye dog and I don't drive. I do know what you are talking about tho. I did used to drive, but it's been many years ago. Great analagy tho. Don't worry, not offended, I thought it was kinda funny. I never thought of practicing on paper, but as for judging the distance I knew it would just take some practice and figure out just how much space I needed from the foot to the right side of the fabric to get my perfect 1/4". It will come with some practice. I had to do the same thing with my other machine that I don't have a 1/4" foot for.