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Old 10-16-2011, 07:58 AM
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Have this magnetic thingy . If I push it against the dog feet, I get a perfect 1/4 inch seam. Need a skinny foot, this is on my Singer Touch and Sew. (my old workhorse)
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If I understand you right you have a magnet thingy that you place on the the plate next to the feed dog and it is a 1/4" seam. Is it a special thingy or would any magnet work?

Oh I see the picture now.
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Be careful of magnets if you have an electronic machine! They can really mess us things if not made for that purpose on your machine.
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Old 10-16-2011, 08:22 AM
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I use one on my Featherweight as well, they're only a few dollars & really work.
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You have to be careful using magnets. Some computerized machines are affected by magnets.
The idea is great otherwise.
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Old 10-16-2011, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ssuzz
Have this magnetic thingy . If I push it against the dog feet, I get a perfect 1/4 inch seam. Need a skinny foot, this is on my Singer Touch and Sew. (my old workhorse)
and I guess you would have to figure out how wide your feed dogs are.
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that is neat.
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great tool
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had one & LOVED it until i went to a computerized machine ,& it said NOT to use a magnet of any kind on or near my machine.i do miss it tho,it worked like a charm , & was so inexpensive.
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You can buy (less than $5) a screw on seam guide. If your machine has a little hole like the one in the picture it will work even on the computerized machines.
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