Originally Posted by christina bennett
I love all the advice. After many years I still have a hard time sewing a straight line. I have the 1/4 foot,have tried tape and every thing else. I have gone slow,fast and inbetween.
It does matter...but I can't cry over it. Once every thing is together and hand tied you have to look hard to see my problem.
I keep telling myself to sew often,practice makes perfect.
chrissy b
Christina, here's one more suggestion. Someone earlier mentioned "spotting." First go at a comfortable speed for you. Instead of watching where the needle goes up and down, keep your eyes focosed on the EDGE of the fabric that is against the 1/4 inch mark on your machine (or the presser foot or wherever the mark is). I find that if I do this, it allows me to travel a little faster. Also, the hint about holding the fabric up a little with the opposite hand works well.