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Originally Posted by Kat Sews
Many machines come with a seam guide. Are you sure you don't have one? It is a metal piece with a slot for a thumb screw, and a bend in the other end to but the fabric against. I use it even with the 1/4 inch foot. I don't like having to clean tape residue off my machine.
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Use a piece of moleskin, found in the Dr. Scholl's Foot Care supplies in your local pharmacy. Get the thick square pad, cut a slim piece about 1/8" x 1" and lay it on your machine at the correct space. This way your material has a little ridge to lay next to as it passes under the needle at the right spot. Works great.
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I do not use a 1/4 inch foot but rather a magnet. Works great I wish I knew how to send the picture
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Using a magnet - a great idea for non-computer machines -
What are the recommendations for computerized machines?? |
OOPs I really do not know. I will go ask the salesclerk and see what they say. Thanks for the question.
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I love my 1/4" foot, but yes, painter's tape will work. I put a stitch gauge under the needle and lower it right on to it so I can figure out exactly where to put the tape. I use a long piece so I don't have to be looking under the needle.
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I've noticed with both my machines the 1'4" foot is not included, but I bought them on ebay.
Originally Posted by Deborah12687
My new Singer just came with all the plastic gadgets and one all purpase foot. I have to buy the edge/ quilting guide and 9 other optional accessories. Every time I go to buy them they are always out of stock. Will have to go looking for them on the internet.
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I was told to put "mole skin" (a foot product found at a pharmacy) on the 1/4 " line. It stands up high enough that your fabric won't go over it. Haven't tried yet, but am heading to the store this afternoon to get some. I have had problems with my 1/4" foot too. Thread seems to catch on it all the time, and it also wants to bend out of shape. I'm figuring that a $3 investment at the drug store will be better than a $20 + investment in my 3rd 1/4" foot.
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Originally Posted by Sewhappytoquilt
Originally Posted by Kat Sews
Many machines come with a seam guide. Are you sure you don't have one? It is a metal piece with a slot for a thumb screw, and a bend in the other end to but the fabric against. I use it even with the 1/4 inch foot. I don't like having to clean tape residue off my machine.
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