Originally Posted by
gigi712
I did the 3 strip test and it measure 4 1/4". Does the 'scant' mean bigger or smaller? Move the needle to the left for increasing the seam and move it to the right for decreasing the seam? Is this right? Which way should I move the needle?
Assuming the seam edge of your fabric is to the right of the needle - move the needle to the RIGHT to make a narrower seam.
Try it - and make notes to yourself on the samples - so you can remember what you did.