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11-25-2010, 10:03 AM

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craftybear

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Congratulations!

11-25-2010, 10:04 AM

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craftybear

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yes, thanks for the tip

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Originally Posted by stewyscrewy

a scant 1/4 inch is in actuality only 3/8th if you have a machine that has a moveable needle then with the needle set in the direct middle just shift it over one click to the right on the needle adjustment button if you have a set needle you will have to learn the sweet spot but moving the fabric under the presser foot.

11-25-2010, 10:11 AM

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Jamiestitcher62

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I think my problem is that I don't always feed the fabric in straight past my 1/4" foot, and that throws me off sometimes.

11-25-2010, 10:25 AM

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Melinda in Tulsa

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3/8 inch is *larger* than a 1/4". 3/16" is what you need for a scant 1/4"

11-25-2010, 07:28 PM

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littlehud

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I'm pretty good at the quarter inch seam but am still working on the scant. Sigh.

11-26-2010, 04:21 PM

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bjnicholson

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I found out that the 1/4" mark on my Janome is actually a scant 1/4". I found this out AFTER I plunked my money down for a 1/4" foot :cry:

11-26-2010, 04:30 PM

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dgsmom

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great job. i'm lucky i can move my needle when i need to do the scant 1/4

11-26-2010, 06:50 PM

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Annaleehunter

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I am a slave to my 1/4 inch foot! If it can't be done with that I just don't try! I am a whimp, I know!

11-26-2010, 09:13 PM

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donnalynett

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I've never figured out the reasoning behind the "scant" 1/4"? Why would you use it instead of just the 1/4"?

11-27-2010, 08:46 AM

#20

EagarBeez

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I've heard that using a scant, saves even more fabric. I have figured out how to do it, but, I rather stick with quarter inch, it will withstand better with every day use I think