Originally Posted by mpeters1200
I have a question for Glenn.
I know that you really like your 66, but I'm having a heck of a time getting used to her. The VSM shop insisted I buy a zig zag foot for the ideal 1/4 inch. I swear it's wrong. I can't keep a steady 1/4 inch seam and I don't know if I'll ever piece on her. Do you have any hints? I do not want to put tape or other adhesive on her. Scared it'll ruin her beautiful finish.
The other question I have, how can you FMQ on a 66 if you can't drop the feed dogs? Is there a plate that goes over it? The guy I got the machine from insisted that you can just remove the feed dogs, but I'm worried that will cause damage to the machine if I don't put them back in right. What would you suggest?
Thank you. I love looking at the pics of your newest acquisition. You've been such a supporter of the 66's I'd hate to see you start using a different machine. :)
I'm not Glenn but I have 3 Redeye 66's and I love them. I use one of those magnetic seam guides you can get at Joanns or Hobby Lobby or some sewing centers. It works just great and if you don't have one, measure your 1/4 inch and put a stack of small sticky notes down. I've done that in a pinch and if it won't stay down for you long enough use some of the blue painters tape, no icky sticky stuff remains. Hope this helps. :lol: