SCANT 1/4 INCH IS MAKING ME CRAZY
10-25-2010, 07:15 AM
#81
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by amma
I wish they would make a scant 1/4" foot!
I use my 1/4" foot and move the needle one click to the right :D:D:D
I use my 1/4" foot and move the needle one click to the right :D:D:D
Bernina. Its the #37 foot.
I wish Viking made one. Most of the time I just move my needle over. I have the regular zig zag foot and zig zag plate on.
10-26-2010, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
The 1/4" foot is NOT the issue and typically it's not the pattern either. You will have to move the needle position based on fabric and thread thickness as mentioned before. I have to move my needle when working with flannels(thicker) and the different brands and weights also affect the seam allowance. It's always best to do a test run of the fabrics you're using with the thread and move your needle over if need be. Usually I don't have to move my needle at all if I'm using LQS fabric with Aurifil 50 wt. thread. But, if I change any of those, I do a sample.
10-29-2010, 09:58 PM
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just HOW scant is this scant 1/4"?? Is it 2 or 3 threads or is it a 32nd of an inch, or is it.....??
Not good to leave something open to individual interpretation. On the older machines, the needle is fixed at the end of the shank, period.
Not good to leave something open to individual interpretation. On the older machines, the needle is fixed at the end of the shank, period.
10-30-2010, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
just HOW scant is this scant 1/4"?? Is it 2 or 3 threads or is it a 32nd of an inch, or is it.....??
Not good to leave something open to individual interpretation. On the older machines, the needle is fixed at the end of the shank, period.
Not good to leave something open to individual interpretation. On the older machines, the needle is fixed at the end of the shank, period.
Singers have holes prethreaded for a screw to attach these, if you dont, there are also ones that are magnetic as long as the bed will attract a magnet, if not you are left with a piece or two of tape that is built up enough for the fabric to run along. This is the least desirable way becasue I hate adhesive tape any where near my machines, but many people use this method, and a little rubbing alcohol will usually remove the adhesive residue. :-D
10-31-2010, 01:38 PM
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I struggle with "scant" also. My best results were when I measured with a ruler and taped a credit card down as a guide. Well that works until you have to do half-square triangles, then the guide gets in the way. Eventually, I just used my 1/4" foot as is. I'm sure it's not "scant", but as long as every seam is sewn the same way, there is no problem with matching seams and I am way happier with the results. If I were doing a block swap (which I generally don't do) maybe I would go back to "scant". I'm a much happier sewer and my blocks are more accurate just forgetting about the "scant".
10-25-2012, 10:51 AM
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I don't ever use the "scant" because I don't know the purpose of it. I have always used the 1/4" foot on everything with no problems. What IS the purpose of "scant" and who has such perfect eyesight that they don't wander a thread or two over or under on seams on every quilt anyway?
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