needle position for 1/4 inch seam

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01-29-2014, 07:42 PM

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Jgood1223

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Sent you a PM to explain, just click on persons name and option appears to PM

01-29-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aronel

I'll be watching this, as I have the same problem.

So do I Aronel. I can use all the info on this subject I can get.

01-29-2014, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlaJo

What I don't understand about moving your needle a notch or two, my 1/4 inch foot is for straight stitching. If I go moving the needle I am going to be breaking it. All 3 of my 1/4 inch feet are this way. Just curious

I don't use my 1/4" sewing foot ever when I move the needle. It just isn't accurate, and as you said, you can break the needle. I use a clear foot so I can easily see where my fabric is, and it has a zig-zag opening so I don't bread any needles. If you do that PLUS use a straight stitch sewing plate, you'll have good luck. I also use the scant 1/4" seam guide ruler to establish where the edge is when the needle has been moved (or not moved). And then I mark the guide by putting moleskin right up to and abutting the ruler that is under the needle and forming a scant 1/4" border.