1/4 foot
#32
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Just remember that sometimes (majority) it means a scant 1/4" As one of the quilting ladies said- one or two threads under 1/4 ". All my starting blocks ended up just shy of why they should be. Come to think of it - they still do when I use my foot with the guide.
#34
I have found that the 1/4" foot sometimes makes your seams a little bit bigger than 1/4". I usually use a regular foot that accommodates zig zag stitches and move my needle to the right until I get a scant 1/4". On my Elna and Brother the needle position is 6.5. Also by doing this you have more of the presser foot on the fabric, which keeps the fabric from wandering. Happy quilting.
#35
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suzyquilter
I am new to quilting... I have read that I need a 1/4 foot for my machine for piecing. I looked online.. Am I just needing the basic one, or the one with guide? My machine already came with a walking foot, so I am good there! Getting ready to start working on my very first quilt! Yay!
#36
I believe your best foot is the regular foot on your machine. Marci Baker uses Qtools, Corner Cut 60 and Sewing Edge - this product is amazing. More accurate and much less expensive than 1/4" foot. Good luck!
#37
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the "guided" one is ok, for me anyway, when doing just straight seam stitching, but if I am sewing a piece with a "dog ear" to a regular, or even two triangle edges that stick out.....they get hung up on that guide, have to stop raise it, slide past and proceed...a pain in tush.....so I prefer the unguided one, with a strip of moleskin on the bed of the machine for further down guidance....just my way of doing it..
#38
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There are lots of methods for getting an accurate scant 1/4 inch.... you could buy either of the feet you mentned, or none, or both, or a variety of other feet made to fit different machines. The end result of gettng the seam allowance you need, is what is important....just find one way that works.
#39
I have an attachment which has a slide bar which you set for whatever seam allowance you want. It has been so long since I bought it it is hard to remember just where I got it.
I can take a picture and email it if you like. There is an online store that sells all sorts of extras for quilting and sewing machines. I really believe I got it there.
If you are interested in seeing a picture of this little thing, just pm me and I will be glad to take a picture and send. I have one for both sewing machines.
Mariah
I can take a picture and email it if you like. There is an online store that sells all sorts of extras for quilting and sewing machines. I really believe I got it there.
If you are interested in seeing a picture of this little thing, just pm me and I will be glad to take a picture and send. I have one for both sewing machines.
Mariah
#40
Do you need a 1/4" foot? No. But it is easier, IMHO, to use one with a guide. I've tried other methods and this works best for me. When I pin something I put the pins parallel to the seam line and far enough from the edge to clear the presser foot. I don't have to worry about sewing over pins and I have a straight 1/4" seam.
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