Am I the only person in the world that can't sew a straight line???

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05-10-2011, 03:30 PM

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Normabeth

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you are not alone!!! I also cannot cut a straight line!!
LOL
NormaBeth :D

05-10-2011, 03:32 PM

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Rann

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I use the quarter inch foot, it helps alot with you quilting. Marcie

05-10-2011, 03:42 PM

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JSNOMORE

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Some days are just like that

05-10-2011, 03:44 PM

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deedee

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Well, if you are defective, so am I and for about as long- I have purchased many "helpers" to achieve that straight line but it never works...nor do all the lines that I put on my sewing machine...
Glad to find someone else with this "uniqueness"

05-10-2011, 04:28 PM

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nightquilter

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my bed is crooked, I sleep in a curved position, my eyes are bad, and now my new glasses have a arch( defect) in them.I have been thinking all my seams were lookin good! :lol: Now someone ask about straight lines, :hunf:

05-10-2011, 04:31 PM

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carol43

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You are not the only one who can't sew a straight line!

05-10-2011, 05:12 PM

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capucine

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Definitely not :) i just blame my eye for my zig zag :)
Have a good day

Quote:

Originally Posted by aorlflood

I started garment sewing 37 years ago and have been quilting for about 9 years now. And I STILL can't sew a straight line! :((((

Am I defective or what?

05-10-2011, 05:56 PM

#158

bev fry

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first and foremost do not ever watch the needle as you sew. whether you use the guide on your sewing machine, the blue tape or a 1/4 in foot, just watch your guide not the needle

05-10-2011, 06:22 PM

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Jacqueline m l

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Straight Line??? That is a normal process of Quilting. We all have them.(Not straight line). Just keep doing your best, and be happy the way you quilt. Don't compare your quilting style to others. If you stress out about it, it will take the enjoyment away.

05-10-2011, 06:55 PM

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tlpa

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So glad I'm not the only one! I like watching tutorials and tv quilting shows, and even you lovely ladies here and was always impressed by everyone's sewing but mine!