I have a Pfaff and a Brother machine and like the idea of being able to move the needle. I use a regular foot and then move the needle over to get the 1/4" - or over further for the scant 1/4" and line the fabric up with the edge of the foot, and if necessary back the seam gauge right up to the edge of the foot to create sort of an "L" for guiding the fabric. It works for me.
Marysewfun