Termi

What exactly is meant by stitch width?

LyndaOH

If you are doing a zig zag stitch or other decorative stitch it is how wide the stitch is. My machine does up to 7 mm wide; your machine may be different.

Let me know if I understood your question and answered it. If I didn't please explain in what context you are asking.

Termi

You answered my question, thank you!

LyndaOH

You're very welcome!

I grew up in New London and still have family there. Are you anywhere near there?

GagaSmith

I use the stitch width for regular piecing. If i set it at 4.5 and use my 1/4 inch foot, it moves the needle a little to the right and gives me a scant 1/4 inch seam.
I have a Janome but I think it's the same on most machines.

annesthreads

Interesting - I hadn't heard that before. Thanks for the tip. (And I was glad of the question, because I'd wondered too!)

Termi

I too have a Janome, a MC6500. Thanks for the tip. I'm still working to achieve that scant 1/4" seam.