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nannyrick 04-09-2012 03:08 PM

Tool for scant 1/4" seam
 
I just discovered this site that has this tool for the dreaded scant 1/4" seam. It is $11.95.
Just thought I'd pass this on I,m going to order one ASAP.
Elaine
http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/purchase.html

baslp 04-09-2012 03:17 PM

Thanks for sharing! I am going to try to order these too.

Lori S 04-09-2012 03:54 PM

I have a 1/4 inch foot that allows me to move the needle as apposed to one with just a single needle hole. I love it.

BellaBoo 04-09-2012 03:56 PM

I took a workshop from Bonnie Hunter a few weeks ago and she had 1/4" ruler guide you put your machine needle in and then mark to get exact 1/4" or scant 1/4" seams. It cost $3 or $5, I don't remember, I don't know if she has them for sale on her website.

Lois-nounoe 04-09-2012 04:36 PM

Has anyone tried the old seam guide that you screw into the machine to hold the measurement like when sewing clothes with 5/8 seams?

brushandthimble 04-10-2012 04:25 AM

OK, I went to the site and ordered. Thanks for sharing the link:)

lfstamper 04-10-2012 05:10 AM

Let us know what you think once you have tried it. Thanks.

Mimmis57 04-10-2012 05:17 AM

Darn it! I wasn't going to buy any more tools or rulers! Oh well I'll start tomorrow!

nannyrick 04-10-2012 07:37 AM


Originally Posted by Mimmis57 (Post 5129793)
Darn it! I wasn't going to buy any more tools or rulers! Oh well I'll start tomorrow!

Me either. I say that every day. My tools and toys are taking over my sewing room.
Like you, I,ll start tomorrow, LOL.

RAChhap 04-10-2012 02:08 PM

If you can measure carefully, you can use double sided scotch tape and tape a stick of gum down on your machine at whatever seam allowance you want. This is how I taught my 4H girls to sew a straight seam.


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