I get so frustrated with the 1/4" thing. I am used to the 5/8" thing as I make dolls and doll clothes too. However, after really screwing up a rail fence quilt, I bought a 1/4" presser foot. I don't think that the seller sent me the right one because it doesn't lay flat on my sewing machine but, it does work well enough. I get the 1/4" seam if I don't sew too fast. (My biggest fault! LOL) Well, now that I have the 1/4" presser foot I have taught myself to slow down. My BROTHER machine has a really slow speed. I use it for the smaller pieces and, while I am impatient with the speed, I do get better seams. As a novice, I am constantly learning. Thanks mostly to the ladies and gentlemen of this board.