Is there a foot to achieve a SCANT 1/4 inch seam??
#31
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I too use Moleskin..but was wondering..how are you losing 1/8" when pressing???
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Regarding stitch width, are you using the controls that are essentially for a zig-zag pattern for your quilting straight stitch?? I have mine set on 0. I have a straight stitch throat plate on so the fabric doesn't get sucked down. Moving the needle at all (I can't move mine over on my machine) would make it hit my throat plate I believe??
Last night I tried the moleskin and didn't really like the feel as I thought the edge was too soft. I tried the post-its and it was nice and firm but by this morning they had popped off already so I would have to be constantly resetting the stack of post-its and making sure they are in the correct place. One of my problems is that my bobbin case is right in the way as well so if I do post-its or moleskin it blocks the door to my bobbin case and my view to see how full/empty the case is.
Last night I tried the moleskin and didn't really like the feel as I thought the edge was too soft. I tried the post-its and it was nice and firm but by this morning they had popped off already so I would have to be constantly resetting the stack of post-its and making sure they are in the correct place. One of my problems is that my bobbin case is right in the way as well so if I do post-its or moleskin it blocks the door to my bobbin case and my view to see how full/empty the case is.
#34
Originally Posted by TN Gal
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I too use Moleskin..but was wondering..how are you losing 1/8" when pressing???
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true4uca, that sounds possible. So based on the photo just above your post, did you remove the guide bar on the right side (as looking at the photo) and grind down a few thread widths on that side then reattach the foot guide?? Can you maybe expand further on what you did?
ETA: it does not look like the guide bar can be removed from my foot.
ETA: it does not look like the guide bar can be removed from my foot.
#38
Originally Posted by TN Gal
I have Janome machines and the needle won't move either...bummer! I struggle with the same issue. Thanks for the tip about stitch width - I'm going to try that and see if that helps me. Hope it helps you too!
Which machines do you have... I have the 4900 and the Horizon and on both these machines the needle can be moved!
Hope this helps...
Hugs
#40
Originally Posted by AngelinaMaria
I have a Janome 6019QC. I didn't see anything about moving the needle over in the manual. I'll have to look again.
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