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wolph33 01-16-2011 07:02 PM

great tute

Annya 01-20-2011 01:56 AM


Originally Posted by AndiR
Someone was having trouble today with her blocks not being the correct size. I'm posting this tutorial to help anyone who is not sure how to tell if they are sewing accurate 1/4 inch seams. If this is hard to read, I have a version here:

http://www.andicraftsquilting.com/ac...-inch-seam.htm

Thanks AndiR I will make a copy for my daughter as well as mine

Ritas Relics 01-22-2011 06:02 PM

I am tying my first block quilt made from leftover polyester squares and you would laugh at the variety of 1/4 inch seams.The ties help a lot in covering the mismatched seams. Just a learning experience. The quilt is for our local cancer center and they will not mind I am sure. Thanks for the tute, my machine is now marked.

christina bennett 01-23-2011 04:57 AM

Thank you so much! :lol:

cag1949 01-25-2011 05:53 PM

Thank you!!

madamepurl 01-29-2011 07:09 PM

Great tutorial! Thanks for taking the time for putting this together, especially for a newbie like me.

bearisgray 08-30-2011 12:11 PM

Doing the sample with the three strips takes - what? - maybe ten minutes at the most.

It is so worth the time it takes. EVERY TIME one changes rulers, sewing machines, rotary cutters, thread, or pressing technique.

These are all places where one can get tiny differences - and the cumulative effect can be quite noticeable.

Robinmg 09-01-2011 04:36 AM

Thanks for the tutorial. I am having a hard time figuring my 1/4 inch on my new sewing machine. I have a 1/4 inch foot but I don't really like it. I have tried tape but it is still off. I will try using the graph paper. Thanks again.

djvaug 09-16-2011 06:31 PM

Oh, I get it now. Thanks.

Katmom 03-25-2012 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by AndiR (Post 2256919)
Actually it's a good question, Mary. If you have the ability to move the needle so that the fabric will cover both feed dogs, I would do it that way. I think the fabric will feed in more evenly and you'll get a straighter seam. I have to move the needle when I'm using my walking foot and I want a 1/4"

Just wish I could still use the single needle hold plate if I moved the needle enough to cover right feed dogs. Given the choice of one or the another, what would be best to do: use larger needle plate and cover right feed docs, or just use single needle plate and move needle a click or two (max allowed with plate)?

Thanks in advance!


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