Great tip for 1/4 seam.
09-14-2012, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Bonnie Hunter blogged about this tip and I tried it and it works the best of all I've tried. Use the Command Strips as the sewing guide. No sticky on the machine and easy to take off. I have the 1/4 food with metal side guide but I like this much better. I can make the guide as long as I need, not just length of the foot. But I found an extra plus to this. If you can see the thread behind my needle the strip holds the thread out of my way after I cut it. I tend to get the thread in my way when I'm starting a new seam.
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09-15-2012, 03:28 AM
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Love this idea, my rulers keep tipping over when I lean them over against the wall.....
Originally Posted by Silver Needle
I used the hooks on the wall to hang up most of my rulers but never thought of the strips for this. My treadle sewing machines have no mark so this will work great on them!
09-15-2012, 05:10 AM
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I also love this idea...I really wanted to put them on my wall but did not want a peg board or nails this is perfect!
Originally Posted by jmabby
Love this idea, my rulers keep tipping over when I lean them over against the wall.....
09-15-2012, 05:32 AM
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I no longer use my 1/4" foot. I move my needle over to make 1/4" seam and use my regulare sewing foot. This foot is wider and feeds fabric easier/smoother. You could use this strip as quide if you do not want/or can't move needleo
09-15-2012, 05:40 AM
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I have found that if you use double stick foam tape, it works well too. Having the thickness of the foam makes for a great "wall" for the fabric to fun next too. It's very cheap and comes off without leaving any sticky. Command strips hadn't crossed my mind yet! Good to know.
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