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I just sewed a scant 1/4 in with my trusty singer machine. I took the fabric and moved it left, under my pressure foot.
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Good for you I still can't figure it out.
I keep trying and I can't get the 1/4 inch right. |
I don't understand. Maybe this is a DUH!!! for me.
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Where theres a will theres a way! :-D
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Happy that you found that rascally scant 1/4" :D:D:D
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Keep sewing and measuring the seam allowance with a ruler, keep on keeping on...you will get it
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On my old machines, I would use painters tape (used to use masking tape) and mark the 1/4" line.......with the scant 1/4" just move the tape to the left a little bit.
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a scant 1/4 inch is in actuality only 3/8th if you have a machine that has a moveable needle then with the needle set in the direct middle just shift it over one click to the right on the needle adjustment button if you have a set needle you will have to learn the sweet spot but moving the fabric under the presser foot.
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I'm lucky in that I can move my needle. Actually on the new machine, I prefer to move the needle and use the regular sewing foot instead of the 1/4" foot.
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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
a scant 1/4 inch is in actuality only 3/8th if you have a machine that has a moveable needle then with the needle set in the direct middle just shift it over one click to the right on the needle adjustment button if you have a set needle you will have to learn the sweet spot but moving the fabric under the presser foot.
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Congratulations!
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yes, thanks for the tip
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
a scant 1/4 inch is in actuality only 3/8th if you have a machine that has a moveable needle then with the needle set in the direct middle just shift it over one click to the right on the needle adjustment button if you have a set needle you will have to learn the sweet spot but moving the fabric under the presser foot.
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I think my problem is that I don't always feed the fabric in straight past my 1/4" foot, and that throws me off sometimes.
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3/8 inch is *larger* than a 1/4". 3/16" is what you need for a scant 1/4"
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I'm pretty good at the quarter inch seam but am still working on the scant. Sigh.
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I found out that the 1/4" mark on my Janome is actually a scant 1/4". I found this out AFTER I plunked my money down for a 1/4" foot :cry:
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great job. i'm lucky i can move my needle when i need to do the scant 1/4
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I am a slave to my 1/4 inch foot! If it can't be done with that I just don't try! I am a whimp, I know!
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I've never figured out the reasoning behind the "scant" 1/4"? Why would you use it instead of just the 1/4"?
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I've heard that using a scant, saves even more fabric. I have figured out how to do it, but, I rather stick with quarter inch, it will withstand better with every day use I think
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