Originally Posted by
ArlaJo
What I don't understand about moving your needle a notch or two, my 1/4 inch foot is for straight stitching. If I go moving the needle I am going to be breaking it. All 3 of my 1/4 inch feet are this way. Just curious
I don't use my 1/4" sewing foot ever when I move the needle. It just isn't accurate, and as you said, you can break the needle. I use a clear foot so I can easily see where my fabric is, and it has a zig-zag opening so I don't bread any needles. If you do that PLUS use a straight stitch sewing plate, you'll have good luck. I also use the scant 1/4" seam guide ruler to establish where the edge is when the needle has been moved (or not moved). And then I mark the guide by putting moleskin right up to and abutting the ruler that is under the needle and forming a scant 1/4" border.