Originally Posted by
debbiemarie
I have decided I am going to conquer the 1/4" seam and have some questions. Do I measure from the left side, or right edge of stitching, then measure to the left side or right side of the line on the ruler? I bought a 1/4" foot, and to me it makes an 1/8" seam, I can't figure out what I am doing wrong?
I saw a hint once that has worked for me. A filing card, the lines are 1/4 inch apart. I keep several right at my machine, slip one under, put the needle down on the 1/4 inch line and then masking tape at the outer edge.