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Old 06-17-2015, 05:24 AM
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coopah
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Originally Posted by Girlfriend View Post
I use an index card, along with the standard size foot, and move the needle until I can sew on one of the lines, with the edge of the foot along the line directly to the right.

If the needle is unable to fall directly on the line, then I move the needle just to the right, making a scant 1/4". This will allow for the thickness of the thread and fabric folding over. Scant is the goal.
This is what works for me, too! Easy peasy! No variables of stretchy fabric, maybe not cut correctly, etc. An index card is terrific and it works!!
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