The moleskin is 1/4" away from the needle. That's why I use tape so it doesn't affect the presser foot. Or use a narrow foot so it doesn't touch. Remember!!!!!!!!!!! no stupid questions here.

Well my standard presser foot is just a bit wider than the 1/4" from the needle. I'll have to check my other feet. I've really been meaning to do this for quite sometime, but I guess it's just not high priority.

If you are going to start putting tape on your machine, I would recommend painter's tape because it doesn't leave the sticky residue of some of the other tapes.
I like the foot for my Pfaff and it is quite accurate!

Just use scotch tape so your eye can see where the 1/4" is.

Good recommendation. :thumbup: I use scotch tape so I can see all my other markings. Not all 1/4" feet are created equal.

To answer some questions:

The moleskin isn't as good an idea if you are alternating between piecing 1/4" seams and sewing clothing (5/8" seams) often. I don't sew clothing anymore, so about the only time I remove the moleskin is if I have to repair clothing or want to machine quilt.

The presser foot does not need to be narrower than 1/4" if you have a machine with a moveable needle, as I do. I use my regular wide foot but move the needle to the right before placing the ruler under the needle, etc. for positioning the moleskin.

I would not use moleskin on my vintage featherweight; those finishes can be harmed by adhesives. Moleskin works great on my Bernina 1230 (and I imagine any machine with the newer hard plastic type finish). It is not a problem to remove it. If I ever did have a problem with some adhesive remaining, Goo Gone will take off the rest without marring the machine finish.

I happen to like moleskin because it is easy to cut into strips to have on hand, and because the adhesive is strong enough so the strip will not move once I have it in position. Another method I have not tried is to cut through painter's tape while it is still on the roll, about 10 layers deep, and using that thickness as the positionable guide. Still another way to do it is to use a stack of post-it notes. Moleskin has worked for me, so I haven't seen a need to try the other methods. Plus, I am so clumsy, I am afraid the painter's tape or post-it notes might shift position without my noticing.

I have one and I love it! I got one for Sis for her birthday and she loves her's too. I wouldn't be with out it at all unless I have to use the walking foot or some such thing. I use the 1/4" foot all the time and leave it on the machine. I got mine at the Sew & Vac in Port Angeles. It was about $10.00 or $12.00, somewhere in that price range. you'll love it for piecing. Have a great evening, HUggies, Fay......Mine is also for a Janome and by the way, you can't use it for doing a zig zag stitch or decrative stitching. It is for straight stitching. Ask me how I know???

Another alternative: Use a stack of "post-it" notes by peeling off the bottom note. Peel off another when the first one no longer sticks. Suz

Before I got my quarter inch foot with the guard I used a stack of post it notes. The sticky stuff works like a charm to stick it to the machine bed.
Just take a seam measuring guide and make sure you stick it exactly that far from the needle just before the foot you have in your machine. Works like a charm!

Edited to say... Great minds think alike... LOL!