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jcrow 05-01-2012 06:31 PM
One of the things I dislike about sewing the most is the scant 1/4" seam. It's hard to get a perfect 1/4" every single time, and then to put a scant on top of it...whew!!! I do my best but when they can't even make the foot a correct 1/4" (and I have 3 that aren't), how do we fumble our way around with tape and moving our needles and using our measuring tape to try to get the elusive "scant 1/4"?

misskira 05-01-2012 06:46 PM
This is one of the reasons I returned my janome dc2012. My 1/4" was way off without a ton of fiddling that I didn't want to bother with.

DogHouseMom 05-01-2012 07:34 PM
Originally Posted by LyndaOH (Post 5186094)
Another option is to use the 1/4" Accufeed foot. You will have to move the needle over considerably. I used to set mine at 5.5, but I know others with the 6600 who had to set it closer to 6.0. You may find it easier to sew with Accufeed and if that's the case then you can measure where your needle should be set and set that as your default setting when you turn the machine on.
Yup - I set needle position at 6.0 when I use the 1/4" accufeed foot. I guess there is a big difference between the accufeed foot and the regular 1/4" foot - because others previously stated they set their needle position at 4.0 or 4.5 which is a big difference than 6.0.

I would LOVE to have a 1/4" accufeed foot with an adjustable 1/4" guide - that way I can use my guide AND a single hole plate at the same time.

anndr 05-02-2012 02:43 AM
I totally agree. To make things so much easier, just make a scant 1/4" foot. Problem solved. No more guess work! Just do it! ~~Ann~~

teddysmom 05-02-2012 03:00 AM
Sorry, I can't help you. I'm a hand piecer so I mark all my seams before piecing.

nantucketsue 05-02-2012 03:06 AM
Originally Posted by sylviak (Post 5186088)
Why doesn't someone just make a "scant 1/4" foot"? Would save us all a lot of trouble when a pattern calls for it.
Precisely! However, I do think sometimes the the fabric and thread used affects the finished size. Better still would be an adjustable foot so that the "edge" could be moved to the left of the 1/4" mark giving even an 1/8" seam allowance if required. Wouldn't that be brilliant. Not all machines allow the needle to be moved to the right, mine doesn't.

lisalovesquilting 05-02-2012 03:23 AM
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen (Post 5185961)
Contrary to popular belief, a quarter inch foot for the Janome won't give you a quarter of an inch unless you move the needle over. You'll have to test and find out exactly where that is for your machine.
Yes, this is so. I set mine at 5.8 when I am using the 1/4 in. walking foot. But if you are using the regular foot just move the needle until it is where it needs to be.

lynndianne 05-02-2012 04:13 AM
I always wondered if you can't get the 1/4 inch right, how can you possibly get the scant 1/4...I use painters take to mark the bed of the machine.

Lynn

Marni 05-02-2012 04:27 AM
On my Janome 6600 I move the width (needle) to 4.1 and it gives me exactly what I need-there is room on my 1/4" foot for this-we have found that Janome in general gives a generous 1/4" which can make for some frustrating sewing!

gigi712 05-02-2012 04:35 AM
I do have the accufeed 1/4" foot and I'm going to try that. Going to try the method suggested by bearisgray and let you know how I come out. This is driving me insane-----didn't have far to go, lol


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