New idea to ensure 1/4" seam allowance

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11-12-2012, 11:45 AM

#31

GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by judykay

The command strips are so great for so many things. I have the hook kind on the side of each of my machines to hang my scissors on. Now I always have my favorite pair by my machine.

THANK YOU! Great idea to keep track of my nippers!

11-12-2012, 12:12 PM

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BellaBoo

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Command Strips with hooks are a staple in my house. For some reason Walmart has different sizes on clearance every so often. I stock up and save a bundle.

11-12-2012, 12:41 PM

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mjhaess

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Thanks for the tip...great idea.....

11-12-2012, 10:04 PM

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Mimiqwerty

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That's genius! Thanks.

11-13-2012, 03:49 AM

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nellie

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good tip thank you

11-13-2012, 04:20 AM

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Bb/rhodo

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Quarter inch foot

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Originally Posted by AlienQuilter

Thanks for the tip.

The 1/4" foot with seam guide that came with my Babylock is worse than useless. For some reason the feed dogs grip and twist the fabric when using it - don't understand why, but creates a very crooked seam.

My 1/4" foot for my babylock broke off on the side of it

11-13-2012, 05:48 AM

#37

simpsonfs

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Leaders and enders have worked for me. But a wise quilter friend encouraged me to spend the money for a straight stitch plate for my 30 year old Bernina. I argued with her for about a year and then gave in. What a difference it makes. If you can get one for your machine I highly recommend it. I have never in all my years of sewing on different machines had a straight stitch plate. Now I won't own a machine without one.

11-13-2012, 06:16 AM

#38

MaryLane

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Originally Posted by simpsonfs

Different strokes for different folks. I have one for my Janome and I hate the darn thing with a passion.

11-13-2012, 08:14 AM

#39

ms sewer

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I also use painter's tape. Doesn't leave any residue and it's cheap

11-13-2012, 08:58 AM

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maviskw

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On a machine that will do zig-zag stitches, the feed dogs are set wide apart to make room for the widest stitch. My Singer 301A has no zig-zag, and has feed dogs very close to the needle hole. I can do a 1/8 inch seam on the right side, and the foot is still over feed dogs. I've gone back to using that machine for piecing, and love it.