Originally Posted by Yvonne
When Simply Quilts was on the air they had a show about this. The lady (don't remember who) said that we are in such a hurry to chain piece that we start reaching for the next piece before we are finished with the one under the needle and by not paying attention our seams end up not being 1/4" to the bitter end.
Her solution... use a stiletto to help guide the seam through to the end and FOCUS on what we're sewing and not reaching for the next piece. It's good advice. Now all I have to do is remember to follow it. It does work when I'm focused! :wink:
This is true. I watched a video on Square in a Square and she always uses a stiletto to push the fabric along. I find that does help, but I also keep my left hand on the fabric to make sure it doesn't pull away to the left. The more weight on that side, the more it pulls that way.
Also, I use the 1/4 inch foot for all straight piecing, and I make sure I am watching every piece go through. I hate ripping out seams as much as anyone else!