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!/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE trick for easy accuracy!

!/4" SEAM ALLOWANCE trick for easy accuracy!

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Old 05-13-2011, 07:28 PM
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Thanks for sharing your idea.
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Old 05-14-2011, 03:41 AM
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Thanxs for that tip. That is the one thing that I seem to have a real problem with. I too have tried the painter's tape but the fabric seems to "stick" to it in spots and that really messes things up!
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Old 05-14-2011, 05:16 AM
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GOOD IDEA!!& sew easy!
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Old 05-14-2011, 01:35 PM
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I use the Dr. Scholl's moleskin padding that you can cut to whatever size you like. It sticks onto the machine beautifully and doesn't move until you pull it off. I use it when I teach quilting to kids ages 10 to 14 whom I find have a much harder time keeping their seams consistent. Then I just pull it off when they go to do zig zag stitches to hold down their appliques. It's cheap (about $2.99 a package)and works beautifully as it creates a nice ridge for them to butt their fabric up against!!
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Old 05-14-2011, 08:40 PM
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Good tip, let's quilt perfectly :idea:
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Old 05-15-2011, 12:28 PM
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I've been quilting for a couple of years now and STILL have problems with sewing an accurate 1/4 in. seam. I can't wait to try this method. Thanks.
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Old 05-18-2011, 04:05 PM
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Thanks a lot for the great tip :thumbup: :-D :-D :-D
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Old 05-20-2011, 11:16 AM
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Love this idea! Thanks very much!
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Old 05-21-2011, 02:44 AM
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Thanks so much for the tutorial this may be just what I need...appreciate it.
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Old 05-25-2011, 03:33 PM
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I've tried the post a note thing before, but now will be able to keep it stationary. Thanks for a great tip.
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