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!/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE trick for easy accuracy!

!/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE trick for easy accuracy!

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Old 05-12-2011, 06:12 PM
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Good idea.
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Old 05-12-2011, 06:44 PM
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Jan in VA! Thank you so much for such an easy tip!! I always wiggle-wobble somewhere along a seam line and this is so simple, and accurate, can't wait to try it!! Patty
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Old 05-12-2011, 08:18 PM
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At a retreat, taught by John Flynn, years ago at Spearfish Lodge in Spearfish Canyon, SD,. he told us to use the red line on an index lined card at a quide.
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Old 05-13-2011, 01:00 AM
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I have a 1/4" foot, but this is a great idea for that scant 1/4". Thank you.
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thank you! New sewer here. This helps!
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Thanks, I am always learning something on here. You ladies are the best.
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What a good idea! And so simple, too! :thumbup:
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Old 05-13-2011, 03:38 AM
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On my Singer machines, I've used the post it notes and other paper pads (even think paperback books) and I used blue painter's tape to hold it in place... not broccoli elastic (great idea though). However, with my Janomes I just use my Clothsetter. It is very easy to set the width to whatever seam size I want. And the lip of the Clothsetter extends to the front edge of the machine and is great for thick fabrics, like wool and polar fleece, too.
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Old 05-13-2011, 04:54 AM
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Thanks for the clever idea. Going to try it
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great tip thank you jan
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