1/4 inch seams
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#1
danlynmartin , 07-12-2011 04:09 AM
Junior Member
I have a quilting problem that I would like some suggestions from other quilters. I have been out of quilting for a few months and have forgotten this important technique.
I can sew a consistent 1/4 inch seam when piecing. However when I come to the end of the seam it moves over on the last 2/3 stitches so it is less than 1/4 by just a smidge. This is not good when you are doing miniatures. Can anyone help?
I can sew a consistent 1/4 inch seam when piecing. However when I come to the end of the seam it moves over on the last 2/3 stitches so it is less than 1/4 by just a smidge. This is not good when you are doing miniatures. Can anyone help?
#2
Jennifer22206 , 07-12-2011 04:11 AM
Super Member
try putting a small "ender" piece of fabric before the seam if you're chain piecing. doesn't have to be a big piece, and you can throw it out when you're done.
#3
dakotamaid , 07-12-2011 04:16 AM
Super Member
Good advice above. Another tip is to use your straight stitch throat plate rather than the zig zag one. Another one is to use a thin point of something, like a skewer, to help keep the fabric going straight.:)
#6
sparkys_mom , 07-12-2011 04:57 AM
Super Member
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I use a 1/4 foot but I have the same problem she is having. I like the idea of an "ender" and am going to try it.Originally Posted by bstock
1/4 foot on your sewing machine would help also.
#7
PaperPrincess , 07-12-2011 04:59 AM
Power Poster
I use a stiletto to hold the ends of the piece & guide them thru can't sew without it! I have also seen videos where they use long, thin tweezers to hold the very ends, especially in curved piecing.