Originally Posted by JNCT14
See here is where I get confused. How do you know what is a 1/4"????? If I am doing a test strip, what am I measuring against? I always figured if the pattern called for a 1/4" seam and if I was consistent by using either the foot or the guide, I would be OK - but that totally doesn't work - I somehow always end up with seams that will not match! I am so glad someone brought this subject up - I have been dying to ask......
The more seams you have in a block, the less likely they will match up in the end
i posted a video above, on getting your 1/4" seam.
you can use your tape measure to check it also.
i check mine every time i start my machine up....