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    Old 08-14-2010, 02:30 PM
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    Question, is everyone able to sew a 1/4 inch seam, or do you do perhaps 1/2 inch?
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    Old 08-14-2010, 02:48 PM
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    Have 1/4 inch foot - works great. Before I got it, I had masking tape to guide me.
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    Old 08-14-2010, 02:53 PM
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    I too have a 1/4 inch foot and sew at a scant 1/4 inch. Works well for me.
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    Old 08-14-2010, 03:05 PM
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    I wiggle my way through
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    I try!
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    Old 08-14-2010, 03:08 PM
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    I also use a 1/4 inch foot. One of the best things ever invented IMHO!
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    Old 08-14-2010, 03:18 PM
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    1/4th is my goal. I'm definitely not perfect though.
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    1/4 is my Aim for.
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    Old 08-14-2010, 03:32 PM
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    I used to think I was doing a 1/4"seam, right up until I bought a gadget to measure my seams, from westalee rulers(also bought their guide).Boy was my seam out. Haven't had an issue since I started using this.
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    Old 08-14-2010, 03:34 PM
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    Originally Posted by EagarBeez
    Question, is everyone able to sew a 1/4 inch seam, or do you do perhaps 1/2 inch?
    I have found 1/2 or 1/4 is fine BUT most if not all patterns are based on 1/4 so when you do 1/2 it turns out smaller.Most important is being consistent.If you start out using 1/2 make sure you do the same thing thru out that quilt. Cindy
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