SCANT 1/4 INCH IS MAKING ME CRAZY
#71
C Cal Quilt Girl said:
"Alright call me a rebel, but unless triangles or exact pattern, 1/4 is for the birds (my opinion) and no this isn't to offend, as long as all the seams are straight and the same measurement, I go for something that can be seen normally lands closer to 3/8, don't have to worry about fraying, just gives a little extra room to work with if adjustments need to be made.
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I like this approach. Keep it simple !! :thumbup:
"Alright call me a rebel, but unless triangles or exact pattern, 1/4 is for the birds (my opinion) and no this isn't to offend, as long as all the seams are straight and the same measurement, I go for something that can be seen normally lands closer to 3/8, don't have to worry about fraying, just gives a little extra room to work with if adjustments need to be made.
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I like this approach. Keep it simple !! :thumbup:
#72
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 62
I have several Janome sewing machine - all of which use the Janome 1/4 foot. These machines allow me to move the needle position and if I want a scant or very scant 1/4 seam, I move the needle to the right 2 or 3 clicks and it works beautifully.
I have Janome Memory Craft machines 10001 and 11000 as well as Janome 6600 (a TRULY wonderful machine and my favorite of all!) and a Janome Horizon 7700. All allow me to to this 'jog'.
I have Janome Memory Craft machines 10001 and 11000 as well as Janome 6600 (a TRULY wonderful machine and my favorite of all!) and a Janome Horizon 7700. All allow me to to this 'jog'.
#73
Well getting a true 1/4 inch can depend on alot of things. So here are a few things to think about.
What kind of thread are you using?
What kind of needle are you using?
Do you use a straight stich plate?
What fabric are you working with?
In my case I was having issue with getting a true 1/4 seam, so when I had a gal at my LQS look at it with me, here's what helped me get an accurate (as long as I lone it up to the 1/4 on my stritch plate.) ")
**I'm using Aurafil thread, the properties of Aurafil is alot less hairy and therefore goes through the fabric easier.
**I'm using a Universal 90 needle with 100% cotton Fabric. (With Batik fabrics Sharps are better)
***The straight stitch plate is great because a zip-zag plate can pull the fabic down into the plate at times making your 1/4 seam allowance off at time.
After making those adjustments I've been pretty good about keep a 1/4 seam.
Also....what the heck is a scant 1/4?? Isn't the same as a 1/4?
What kind of thread are you using?
What kind of needle are you using?
Do you use a straight stich plate?
What fabric are you working with?
In my case I was having issue with getting a true 1/4 seam, so when I had a gal at my LQS look at it with me, here's what helped me get an accurate (as long as I lone it up to the 1/4 on my stritch plate.) ")
**I'm using Aurafil thread, the properties of Aurafil is alot less hairy and therefore goes through the fabric easier.
**I'm using a Universal 90 needle with 100% cotton Fabric. (With Batik fabrics Sharps are better)
***The straight stitch plate is great because a zip-zag plate can pull the fabic down into the plate at times making your 1/4 seam allowance off at time.
After making those adjustments I've been pretty good about keep a 1/4 seam.
Also....what the heck is a scant 1/4?? Isn't the same as a 1/4?
#75
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Originally Posted by miholmes
Also....what the heck is a scant 1/4?? Isn't the same as a 1/4?
#76
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 79
I have a Viking too....a dealer told me to use the knife bladed edge stitcher foot (blade on the side, not centered), set your stitch width at 3.5, and hit the Mirror Image button. It's so easy to guide the piecing along the blade. The 3.5 setting is for "scant" and 3.0 for 1/4 inch. Works great.
#77
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mn
Posts: 134
I have been checking every quilt shop around for Moleskin? Where did you purchase yours? For now I use a thick double stick pad, but the protective peel, likes to rub off. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Marilyn
#79
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I would not piece without my 1/4 foot with attached guide. Without the guide it's useless to me. I have one for all my machines from Featherweight to Janome. they are easy to find on Ebay and most machine shops online.
The directions would say cut strips to 1/32" if the scant 1/4" was factored in. Most would freak at that measurement. LOL
The directions would say cut strips to 1/32" if the scant 1/4" was factored in. Most would freak at that measurement. LOL
#80
Originally Posted by Luscious Marilyn
I have been checking every quilt shop around for Moleskin? Where did you purchase yours? For now I use a thick double stick pad, but the protective peel, likes to rub off. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Marilyn
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