You can put tape or sticky notes to mark where the 1/4" mark is and make sure your fabric is agains it while you sew. It will have no where to go or shift.
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can you purchase a 1/4 inch foot for your machine?
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For quilt show quality, perfect results the first time, glue baste the fabric ends together and then draw a 1/4 sewing line to follow at the end . I sew very slow at the start and end of seams and push the end fabric in place. I usually use my seam ripper to push or guide the fabric. It takes practice and knowing your machine.
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I found that I needed to keep my finger on the fabric all the way through the sewing process. that keeps it from shifting one way or the other.
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I have some long bent tweezers that came with a foot for curves, it's great for holding that last little point in place as it goes through.
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ok i am trying to visualize what you ladies are saying about using a seem ripper.. what exactally are you doing, sewing it then ripping it back up? i'm lost.
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LOL use the point of the seam ripper to hold onto the fabric as it goes under the foot
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lol ok now that makes sense...:)
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I use a single needle plate - the one with just a small hole for straight stitching. It helps a lot to keep your seams, as well as the beginning and ends of seams straight. I resisted getting one for a while,as it seemed like an unnecessary expense as I already had a needle plate, but well worth the cost. Mine was about $35.
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