JanetP

I've used the blue painter's tape before. Works pretty well and doesn't leave any sticky on your machine.

supergma

There was a great idea posted on this board a few days ago. Works great on my older machine. Use a magnetic business card. But, I don't think you should use one on the newer electronic machines. Might mess with their "brains"

cherrio

I have the 1/4" foot but my fabric always managed to slip a little so I purchased a magnetic guide that butts up against the foot and now the fabric is in line and my seams finally are 1/4" I got it at JoAnns or Hobby Lobby.

Dina

Thanks again for the ideas. I have a newer machine and don't want to take chances with the magnetic thing, but it sounds like a good idea for some machines.

I have a Pfaff expression 2 and I am sure there ought to be a mark on here at the 1/4 somewhere, but when I measure all of the marks, none is 1/4 inch. Not to worry, I will buy a new foot today, plus my husband fixed mine and my sister lent me one. I am back in business, for sure!

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.

Xstitshmom

I did not know this! This is a good piece of information to have.

quiltingaz

You can use a regular foot and move the needle over so that you are sewing 1/4 inch from edge of that foot. I have a friend with a Pfaff and she does that even though she has 1/4 inch foot. Says feed dogs get a better grip on fabric that way, more of fabric is actually over the dogs. My machine will not do that as my needle moves are in too large increments. I hope this makes sense.

OmaForFour

LOVE this idea for my vintage machines! I agree about not using it around computerized machines though.

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Baloonatic

I never use my 1/4" foot, it gets in my way. Tape or mole skin is my favorite

peacebypiece

Lets look at the real problem here. You didn't mention the brand of your machine but it sounds like a Viking by the price of the 1/4" foot. That being said also sounds like the machine needs to be checked by a trained technician. The pressure on the foot might be too much. It might cost you a service fee, but cheaper than a new machine.