New idea to ensure 1/4" seam allowance

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11-12-2012, 08:24 AM

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tenngal

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Love the painters tape, too !

11-12-2012, 08:32 AM

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Jingle

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My Juki has a compensating foot that has a stationary part that sits on the machine bed and fabric slides along that edge, can't make a large seam. I bought a 1/4" foot w/ a blade and fabric slides against it for perfect 1/4" seam for my vintage machine. I just bought one for my Babylock, will try it in a few evenings and see if it is what I want. I can just line fabric up with the 1/4" line and make a perfect seam, I am lazy and like things the easy way.

11-12-2012, 08:45 AM

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Peckish

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I've used a large rubber band in the past, on my little Brother that had a free arm. Worked great.

11-12-2012, 08:45 AM

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mcdor

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I use Qtools Sewing Edge. I am still using the same package for years.

11-12-2012, 09:08 AM

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judykay

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The command strips are so great for so many things. I have the hook kind on the side of each of my machines to hang my scissors on. Now I always have my favorite pair by my machine.

11-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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debbieoh

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be sure to go to command.com and print there coupons before you go and buy them

11-12-2012, 09:57 AM

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Cheryls Fabric Garden

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You might also check with your sewing machine dealer for a 1/4 foot. I have a Bernina and they have a 1/4 foot with a slide on the outside so you will always have perfect 1/4" seams.

11-12-2012, 10:09 AM

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AnnieH

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Didn't know what they were but just ordered some off Amazon.
Thanks for the tip.
Annie

11-12-2012, 10:23 AM

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Lucio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ube quilting

For what you are using them for, I think the cost is to much. I use masking tape. One - one inch roll should last just about a lifetime and when I have to change it, a little bit of goo- gone on a cotton ball cleans any residue right up.
Goo-Gone doesn't damage acrylic, plastic or stainless. Easy peasy!
peace

Yes, Goo-Gone does damage plastic! I ruined my 6x24 inch ruler by using it to remove some glo tape residue. It actually caused the ruler surface to disintegrate.