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    Old 04-09-2012, 03:08 PM
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    I just discovered this site that has this tool for the dreaded scant 1/4" seam. It is $11.95.
    Just thought I'd pass this on I,m going to order one ASAP.
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    http://www.guidelines4quilting.com/purchase.html
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    Old 04-09-2012, 03:17 PM
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    Thanks for sharing! I am going to try to order these too.
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    Old 04-09-2012, 03:54 PM
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    I have a 1/4 inch foot that allows me to move the needle as apposed to one with just a single needle hole. I love it.
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    Old 04-09-2012, 03:56 PM
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    I took a workshop from Bonnie Hunter a few weeks ago and she had 1/4" ruler guide you put your machine needle in and then mark to get exact 1/4" or scant 1/4" seams. It cost $3 or $5, I don't remember, I don't know if she has them for sale on her website.
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    Old 04-09-2012, 04:36 PM
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    Has anyone tried the old seam guide that you screw into the machine to hold the measurement like when sewing clothes with 5/8 seams?
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    Old 04-10-2012, 04:25 AM
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    OK, I went to the site and ordered. Thanks for sharing the link
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    Old 04-10-2012, 05:10 AM
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    Let us know what you think once you have tried it. Thanks.
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    Old 04-10-2012, 05:17 AM
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    Darn it! I wasn't going to buy any more tools or rulers! Oh well I'll start tomorrow!
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    Old 04-10-2012, 07:37 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mimmis57
    Darn it! I wasn't going to buy any more tools or rulers! Oh well I'll start tomorrow!
    Me either. I say that every day. My tools and toys are taking over my sewing room.
    Like you, I,ll start tomorrow, LOL.
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    Old 04-10-2012, 02:08 PM
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    If you can measure carefully, you can use double sided scotch tape and tape a stick of gum down on your machine at whatever seam allowance you want. This is how I taught my 4H girls to sew a straight seam.
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