SCANT 1/4 INCH IS MAKING ME CRAZY
#63
My old machine doesn't have a 1/4" foot available so I use blue painters tape the same way others use masking tape or mole skin to mark my machine and it works until I can buy a new machine.
Hope this helps...
Andie :-) :-) :-)
Hope this helps...
Andie :-) :-) :-)
#64
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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.
#65
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Just finished quilting a Dresden Express on the longarm at my LQS Wednesday. Talked to the shop emp. who is there to help if I run into trouble, about seam allowances causing problems. Not only do I sometimes wander off the 1/4", for various reasons, but it is so important when cutting fabric to have the right placement of the ruler for regular or scant. This goes back to the first post in todays messages, is it good enough for me? Most of the time yes, but when you compile of couple of boo-boo's, it makes a big difference! Boy now I will have to slow down and be more careful.
#66
I find that by sewing my best 1/4 inch seam AND pressing well will give me the right measurement. I use a lot of starch on my strips so they are not so 'wavy' when going under the needle. Also, when I cut, I make sure that the line on the ruler sits fully on my fabric.
If you are consistent, your project should look great regardless. If your giftee doesn't like it, I will love it!
If you are consistent, your project should look great regardless. If your giftee doesn't like it, I will love it!
#67
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
I know. this new "scant 1/4 inch" is enough to drive you crazy. I've come across it and my question is...."Why not just give us the correct measurements to cut the fabric, so then we can just sew the normal 1/4 inch? "
After all, it is YOUR quilt. :P
#68
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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.
#69
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sullivan Ilinois
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I use Aurifil 50 wt thread and my 1/4 inch foot with guide on my Bernina,babylock and Janome and they all come out fine to correct size just don't push fabric against the guide just next to it. the thread makes all the differnce and less linty. one in awhile need to do one click of needle on bernina 1230.
#70
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.
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