Question regarding the infamous 1/4"
#1
I did a search and did not find anything so please forgive my ignorance if this has been answered before I am very new to quilting.
In a pattern I have it is calling for a 1/4 inch seam allowance for all blocks so do I use the true 1/4 inch or the scant 1/4 inch??
Thank you and I hope everyone is have a wonderful day!!!
Lisa
In a pattern I have it is calling for a 1/4 inch seam allowance for all blocks so do I use the true 1/4 inch or the scant 1/4 inch??
Thank you and I hope everyone is have a wonderful day!!!
Lisa
#4
I really have a hard time understanding the scant vs true. I mean, I understand the concept, but I guess I haven't seen it in practice. I'm an extremely visual learner so I guess I'll have to wait to find someone to "show" me.
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1/4" is 1/4 " .... a good way to check if you are getting the right measurement is to sew three 1-1/2" strips together and re-measure. If it's 3-1/2", then you've got your 1/4" bang on.
If not, you're not doing 1/4"!!
Sometimes it's easier to move your needle position to get you that precision, than to change how you sew, especially if you're using a 1/4" foot.
If not, you're not doing 1/4"!!
Sometimes it's easier to move your needle position to get you that precision, than to change how you sew, especially if you're using a 1/4" foot.
#7
If it calls for a 1/4 inch, then I would do that. It should say if they want you to only use a scant 1/4. Until recently patterns were always cut for the regular 1/4 inch seam allowance. I don't understand why that has changed, but since it has we just have to go with it I guess. If you aren't sure about your 1/4 inch then I would do a test piece and make sure it is accurate before starting the project.
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