Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
just HOW scant is this scant 1/4"?? Is it 2 or 3 threads or is it a 32nd of an inch, or is it.....??
Not good to leave something open to individual interpretation. On the older machines, the needle is fixed at the end of the shank, period.
With an older machine, with a fixed needle, you simply need the sewing guide that often came with the machine, you measure over from the needle to 1/4 inch and set the guide, a scant 1/4 inch includes the stitches. Test after you set to make sure it is that measurement, and then from time to time (if you leave it on) just make sure the screw is tight. Most of the older
Singers have holes prethreaded for a screw to attach these, if you dont, there are also ones that are magnetic as long as the bed will attract a magnet, if not you are left with a piece or two of tape that is built up enough for the fabric to run along. This is the least desirable way becasue I hate adhesive tape any where near my machines, but many people use this method, and a little rubbing alcohol will usually remove the adhesive residue. :-D