Scant 1/4"
#2
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No you are not breaking the law by not sewing with a scant 1/4" seam. The scant is usually one click to the left or right of the center point of the needle. It is used to accommodate the amount of fabric a fold would take up which then makes the finished two pieces more accurate. It really doesn't matter is you are sewing squares or rectangles but might make a differance in fitting if you are piecing other shapes. It is always good to test your seam allowances before piecing to make sure the seam allowances taken make the pieces fit. If you are using one of the quarter inch feet for your machine then it is good to actually measure to make sure it is giving you an accurate seam allowance. All fee are not manufactured the same.
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: North East Lower peninsula of Michigan
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No laws! I started out using the edge of my foot as a guide, as long as all my blocks were done that way they matched perfectly, Only problem I found was in doing swaps my blocks were coming out a little smaller so I had to move my needle over two clicks-Problem solved. Your blocks will be a tad bit smaller but I found it didn't matter, it was consistency that was the key.
#4
Either 2 clicks to the right to move the needle, or 2 fabric threads to the right of what a 1/4" would be.
A number of us here have noticed that to get a 12 1/2" unfinished block using Quilters Cache patterns, we must use a scant 1/4".
I like to test out a block. If it has 4 components, I will sew them and then measure to see if they are correct, if not, then I adjust my seams accordingly, before assembling the rest of the block. Older patterns seem to like a full 1/4" newer ones a scant :roll: but sashing and other parts that aren't pieced, are based on the pieced blocks being the correct size :wink:
A number of us here have noticed that to get a 12 1/2" unfinished block using Quilters Cache patterns, we must use a scant 1/4".
I like to test out a block. If it has 4 components, I will sew them and then measure to see if they are correct, if not, then I adjust my seams accordingly, before assembling the rest of the block. Older patterns seem to like a full 1/4" newer ones a scant :roll: but sashing and other parts that aren't pieced, are based on the pieced blocks being the correct size :wink:
#5
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northern Indiana
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Nope not breaking any laws, but like Amma said watch some of the patterns :shock: I found out the "hard" way that quilterscaches is scant :hunf: Just press and measure and see how they work up :thumbup:
I agree why say 1/4" inch and then change the rules to a "scant" , my machine doesn't adjust 1 or 2 clicks :?
I agree why say 1/4" inch and then change the rules to a "scant" , my machine doesn't adjust 1 or 2 clicks :?
#6
Originally Posted by sharon b
Nope not breaking any laws, but like Amma said watch some of the patterns :shock: I found out the "hard" way that quilterscaches is scant :hunf: Just press and measure and see how they work up :thumbup:
I agree why say 1/4" inch and then change the rules to a "scant" , my machine doesn't adjust 1 or 2 clicks :?
I agree why say 1/4" inch and then change the rules to a "scant" , my machine doesn't adjust 1 or 2 clicks :?
#8
Same here. Curious.
I just came across a tip, tried and it worked on my machine.
Using a lined index card, sew down the line and the one after that. They are exactly 1/4" apart. Adjust your settings if not. (Or if you don't have a 1/4" foot to go by.)
I just came across a tip, tried and it worked on my machine.
Using a lined index card, sew down the line and the one after that. They are exactly 1/4" apart. Adjust your settings if not. (Or if you don't have a 1/4" foot to go by.)
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