Curving Out
 

Haven't had my machine (Juki 2010-love) for a long time but I was fiddling around making a mug rug today & upon inspection I noticed I was "opening" up or curving at the end of my seams. I know it's operator error but I think my guide might be contributing too. What do you think? & yes I can see all the mistakes too!! Lol
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I have the same machine and love it! Try a 1/4" foot with the guide on the edge. I got mine online. It helps.

It's a common problem regardless of machine. I keep my index finger on the fabric and hold it up against the edge of my foot at the beginning and ending of seams. Helps quite a bit. You could also use a stiletto if you're nervous about your fingers being that close to the needle - just keep downward pressure on your fabrics as well.

You need to keep the fabric headed straight into the needle whether using your fingers or stiletto and keep it straight coming out of the machine.

This is what I learned to do in a class to stop the straying.

It's a powerful machine, you may simply be going to fast at the end of the piece. Try slowing it down and see if that solves the problem. Like others, I don't think it's the machine.

As mentioned, this is a common problem. I can't sew without a stiletto. I have a fancy one, but you can try a bamboo skewer or the pointy end of your seam ripper.

This machine comes with a compensating 1/4 inch foot - It works so much better than any other guide in my opinion. Is perfect for the construction of the block in your photo.

I bought the T Guide. It doesn't move (It's screwed in) and I can position for scant quarter inch if I want to.

It's also far longer and no curve like the magnetic one. Means I can use the regular foot with no problem. Have had better luck using it. Disadvantage is getting it on and off.

What I don't like about the compensating foot is it's not marked as to where you would stop to turn a corner as in some binding methods. I did mark mine. I've mostly marked all the feet at 1/4 inch in from needle hole to front of foot.

This has really helped me to sew straight lines -

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I cut it so I don't have to remove anything to change bobbins. Had it on for several months now and sure love it, as it also takes care of that little bump from the throat plate that gave me occasional grief.

I can untape the part on the machine and leave the rest taped to the extension table, remove the table and do any maintenance on the machine. Then put the bed back and retape the part on the machine and I'm good to go!

I have it cut very close to the feed dogs, and have not had any feeding problems since putting it on. It's really helped with HST and flying geese too.