Using a Stitch Guide on a Singer 221

Demo showing how a strip of Dr. Scholl's Molefoam Padding is used with a Seam Guide ruler to create a dimensional guide to keep your 1/4" seam consistent. Demo is done on a Singer Featherweight 221 straight-stitch machine.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I have a vintage Kenmore (1949) rotary straight stitch. It has a perfect 1/4" foot, and feed dogs (the middle feed dog is in front of the needle) pull straight an true. Nicely designed. It is my favorite piecing machine. It also has a machined aluminum seam guide that provides a perfect gate. Do all other fancy tasks on my newer machines. This machine does one thing and does it well,

[@GypsyDreamerQuilts]

HI Elle, That sounds like a wonderful machine! Many years ago my mom had a Kenmore, but it was replaced several times over the years. I wish some of those old machines had been stored away! The vintage machines last forever if taken care of. I believe the Featherweights also have an optional seam guide, but for now this works for me. :-) Our modern machines with multiple stitches & functions mostly sit in their cases unless we need a zig-zag or something special. :-)

[@janemartin229]

I just got a 221 and it has the unmarked needle plate. However, it came with a screw-in metal guide. I purchased one of the seam gauge rulers with the holes for various seam allowances. I hope it will work well in placing the guide for a perfect scant 1/4" for piecing. I really don't want to use adhesives on the painted surface of the machine bed.