Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I took the guide off my foot like this. I like it better without the guide.
I have one -- actually, two now -- like this without the guide. I ordered one from Amazon, realized I already had one in the feet that came with the Brother 450Q, and tried to send it back. Amazon told me not to bother, but gave me credit for it -- one thing I love about Amazon!
But I've realized I don't like using that foot much, and prefer the divided acrylic foot. I just move the needle over to get 1/4 inch.
Re: the problem you're having: Some good advice here, including checking the presser foot pressure settings. It may just be set for sheer fabrics and need to be adjusted.