1/4 inch seam
#41
Welcome from Missouri. I always "try" to use a scant 1/4" seam unless I forget to move my needle 1 click. Then I use regular 1/4" seam. The most important thing is not to change you seam allowances unless specified in your pattern.
#43
To me "scant" means skimpy. Do you "skimp" on how the rest of your quilt looks? Sorry but I can't find any redeeming grace in a "scant quarter inch". I guess from now on I willl be in deep doo doo for my renegade ways.
Originally Posted by Grandma B
this sounds like a dumb question but what is a scant 1/4" is that just a little bit more.
#44
If you use a a "scant" seam, your width will vary according to the day, the fabric, etc. If you have 3 seams that go into one piece (like a maple leaf, or whatever), they won't fit. All patterns are calculated that we will be accurate. Get in the habit.
#45
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Welcome from WV. I use a machine that has a 1/4 inch guide. If you have other machines or others who are sewing on the same quilt, I always have them double check their 1/4 inch to make sure that all are the same. I try to have them check the 1/4 inch each time they start to sew, just to get in the habit of realizing the importance. Hope this did not confuse you. Always be consistant!! Happy Quilting. :-D
#48
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I agree with AndiR, the more seams, the more exact you want to be, so to be safe, I like to use a scan 1/4" if it's a block that has many pieces to it. But for the most part, I use a 1/4 inch. Be sure to watch out for those pesky 1/4" feet that are a smidgen wider than a 1/4".
The best way I know of to measure is to use the lines on an index card or 1/4" graph paper. Put your needle down on the line, the line to the right of it will be 1/4" away, and hopefully the edge of your 1/4" foot will line up with that.
The best way I know of to measure is to use the lines on an index card or 1/4" graph paper. Put your needle down on the line, the line to the right of it will be 1/4" away, and hopefully the edge of your 1/4" foot will line up with that.
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