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I don't worry about "scant" this or that. I use my 1/4" foot consistently throughout my project. Imagine that! Everything's perfect.
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I have all three 1/4" feet described and I don't have any problem with any of them.
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
usually only by luck does a 1/4" foot is perfect. usually have to move needle position or position of fabric to get perfect 1/4"
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Originally Posted by plainpat
My machine came with a 1/4th" foot & I've measured it several times & it's spot on. Having said that, I don't worry about my seams being exact as long as there's enough to sew even seams.I don't go under that size.Don't want to worry about them pulling apart.
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Will thread make a difference? Wouldn't a thinner thread such as Aurfil, take less space, therefore making a scant quarter inch seam...or almost? Just a thought.
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No perfect answer...it can depend on your thread, your fabric, how you press, using a scant quarter, even how you cut.
It is always best to do a test...example...batik fabric will be different than sewing with flannel. The "take up" as you are pressing will be different with each of these fabrics, and your "scantness" will probably need to be a bit more with the flannel to get a true 1/4." To do a test, you can cut a 2" strip from each fabric and sew them together using what you think is a1/4" and measure your width after pressing. The strips after sewing and pressing should measure 5" and if they don't, you need to adjust your 1/4" so that they do. There are some patterns you can do that it might not matter too much if the seams aren't correct, but the more intricate the block, the more important it will be to sew with a "perfect 1/4." |
Originally Posted by Caro
Will thread make a difference? Wouldn't a thinner thread such as Aurfil, take less space, therefore making a scant quarter inch seam...or almost? Just a thought.
Depends. Aurifil makes a lot of different thread weights. I have 3 different Aurifil thread weights. And they make more than that. All will affect the seam allowance in a different manner and what you'd need to do, or not do with the needle to get a scant 1/4". |
Originally Posted by Lori S
I love my 1/4 inch foot but it seems like lately every pattern is calling for a Scant 1/4 ... and my 1/4 foot is a single hole so no room to move the needle.
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I bought a1/4" attachment for my Pfaff. It has a bracket on the side
that holds the distance. It is spot on. |
My MIL bought me a 1/4 inch foot when she gave me her featherweight. Lucky me! I love both... well all three, my MIL, featherweight and the 1/t inch foot!!!
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