I have two of the latest and greatest machines. Having tried using quarter inch feet and just about every type of guide on the market, I use six layers of painter’s tape every time. I make it 4-5” long and precisely place it using a tool called the “Ideal Seam Gauge”.
FANTASTIC........I have a very good sewing machine but was having trouble with my 1/4'' seams.They always came out too big. Then found and watched this video. I am now one very happy lady. I do have a 1/4'' foot but my seams came out a little smaller still. So I tried your idea and moved the needle position. That has worked. Didn't even know my machine had that capability so in the manual found out I could do a normal size or a scant size seam. NO MORE UN-PICKING SEAMS.......THANK YOU
I cut about 10 layers thru a roll of masking tape about six inches long. When it won't stick anymore to your throat plate, peel off I layer and reuse your tape guide.
You know that white waterproof first aid tape that comes on a metal reel? I layer bout five 3-inch pieces, stick it on my machine like you demonstrated. Because, it's thick, it makes a nice "fence" to run my fabric along. And, it's reusable and doesn't leave tape residue on my machine.
I taped a Post it note to front of my machine with the needle position required for the 2 different feet I use most often. It has position for 1/4", 3/8" and 5/8". Game changer for me. I found the position by using your first method :-)). Ty for your great videos. Love your website too.
Great video! You can stitch a ¼" seam with the J foot (Baby Lock) and general foot for other machines. Move the needle to 5.5 or 6.0 for scant. Tben, you can use the edge of the foot to sew a perfect ¼" seam. I prefer to use th edge of my foot to sew quilt seams.
Hi, thanks for the info specially your 3rd way, had a look at my machine guide book and found my machine has that option. So after 10 years of using my machine and completed a lot of quilting projects, this now will come in handy. I suppose I should read the guide book more often :)
fantastic. I teach a group of seniors and our machines were donated. the stitch widths were always off. thanks for solving this problem for us.wonderful.
Wow I've been seeing wrong for a long time. My aunt showed me how to sew a few years ago and told me to use presser foot for quarter inch. Can't wait to tell her tomorrow. Lol
What if you don't have a 1/4" foot? I have a problem sewing on the curve 1/4"! I'll check to see if my Patchwork has one. I tried the tape and it covers the sewing track, so I'll try what you are doing. Thanks!
May I ask I have a brother that looks just like this on the buttons lol may I ask what button you hit to take you needle over a tad bit just to know if I’d like to get closer to a skant ?! Ty for this video !
I have been watching your videos and decided to place an order; but I have emailed 3 times now to find out where my order is. No one answers emails anymore?
Sorry Connie - our staff member who handles our help emails just quit without notice today. I’ll take a look and figure out what is going on. -Stephanie
It never fails that as soon as I use the tape method, I have issues with the drop in bobbin or have to take the metal plate out and clean the machine - 🤣🤣🤣🤣 - in any case the the tape covers the the door that covers the drop in bobbin and the bobbin doesn't last very long
I don't mean a zigzag stitch. I mean the cut edges of the precuts. Here in the UK we call it a pinked edge as we use pinking shears. Not sure what you call them in the USA
wow a grammar cop! lol lol lol I'm that way, too, but have learned people don't appreciate it. I was even asked to unsubscribe from a channel because the person was just too sensitive.
Ellen Hofer , I am the same, especially when I read comments and the person says there instead of their grrr. I want to tell them to read through the comment before posting and use spellcheck.
you have a lot of views for your video but an investment in a $20 lavalier mike would do wonders for the rest of us who have trouble understanding you.
I have two of the latest and greatest machines. Having tried using quarter inch feet and just about every type of guide on the market, I use six layers of painter’s tape every time. I make it 4-5” long and precisely place it using a tool called the “Ideal Seam Gauge”.
WOW I am so happy with this! After 10 years of quilting I've become a real expert in one thing ......ripping out! Thanks so much for this.
So happy I came across this tutorial, I learned so much about my own sewing machine by just reading the manual.
FANTASTIC........I have a very good sewing machine but was having trouble with my 1/4'' seams.They always came out too big. Then found and watched this video. I am now one very happy lady. I do have a 1/4'' foot but my seams came out a little smaller still. So I tried your idea and moved the needle position. That has worked. Didn't even know my machine had that capability so in the manual found out I could do a normal size or a scant size seam. NO MORE UN-PICKING SEAMS.......THANK YOU
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I cut about 10 layers thru a roll of masking tape about six inches long. When it won't stick anymore to your throat plate, peel off I layer and reuse your tape guide.
You know that white waterproof first aid tape that comes on a metal reel? I layer bout five 3-inch pieces, stick it on my machine like you demonstrated. Because, it's thick, it makes a nice "fence" to run my fabric along. And, it's reusable and doesn't leave tape residue on my machine.
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Great idea !!😀😀♥️
Way to go Mary 🚶♀️
I taped a Post it note to front of my machine with the needle position required for the 2 different feet I use most often. It has position for 1/4", 3/8" and 5/8". Game changer for me. I found the position by using your first method :-)). Ty for your great videos. Love your website too.
Thanks Lady
I'm so grateful your here
You are so welcome
Thanks for helping me learn more about being a better seamstress, I appreciate you.
Great video!
You can stitch a ¼" seam with the J foot (Baby Lock) and general foot for other machines.
Move the needle to 5.5 or 6.0 for scant. Tben, you can use the edge of the foot to sew a perfect ¼" seam. I prefer to use th edge of my foot to sew quilt seams.
Thank you! Great info 🌟
OMG THANK YOU!! I've been SO worried about not being able to get my seam allowances right. This was so helpful!
Glad it helped!
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! I almost bought a set of different feet so I could have that 1/4 inch foot. Now I don't have to! Thank u!!
Thank you for this video, it was most helpful. Looking forward to trying out your tips. 😊
I bought a quarter inch foot for my brother machine.works every time.
Love the tip for the scant quarter inch. Don't know why I never thought of that.
I was struggling thank you for your help and guidance
Very helpful, thank you!
Hi, thanks for the info specially your 3rd way, had a look at my machine guide book and found my machine has that option. So after 10 years of using my machine and completed a lot of quilting projects, this now will come in handy. I suppose I should read the guide book more often :)
Lol, funny what we learn when you read the manual! Glad the video helped.
This was funny! Made me chuckle. Then I got my manual instructions and well... 🤦🏻♀️
@@annamarieh333 🤣🤣🤣🤗🤗
You didn't show the third option in close up. So disappointing. But thank you.🥰
fantastic. I teach a group of seniors and our machines were donated. the stitch widths were always off. thanks for solving this problem for us.wonderful.
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Thank you for showing us how to do this
Wow I've been seeing wrong for a long time. My aunt showed me how to sew a few years ago and told me to use presser foot for quarter inch. Can't wait to tell her tomorrow. Lol
I like the idea for how you can do a scant quarter inch
Great idea, thank you!
That was really useful. Thank you.
What if you don't have a 1/4" foot? I have a problem sewing on the curve 1/4"! I'll check to see if my Patchwork has one. I tried the tape and it covers the sewing track, so I'll try what you are doing. Thanks!
Very Helpful
Thank you. Great tips. ❤️
Really great information. Thanks so much
You are so welcome!
May I ask I have a brother that looks just like this on the buttons lol may I ask what button you hit to take you needle over a tad bit just to know if I’d like to get closer to a skant ?! Ty for this video !
Great tutorial, thank you so much. You’re so easy to listen to! :)
Thanks so much! 😊
Great tutorial. I was wondering why current quilt is so wonky.
How can I know when to turn to make sure the stitching lines up all the way around my project ?
Thanks a lot I am new in quilting. This tutorial is gold for me
Thank you ! this was very helpful. I am just learning how to quilt.
Well done!
Another great video!! Thanks for the tips!! Love all your videos
Thanks so much!
My mom marked her machine with a fine line of nail polish.
This was so helpful! Thank you!!!
Thank you
Wow you are so helpful with this hint ty so much
Great tips
Thanks!
Great! Thank you!
Love your tips!
Thanks awesome video👍
You’re welcome!
What a great idea. Thanks. So simple!
I like your videos, but they always look a bit cloudy or out of focus?
I have been watching your videos and decided to place an order; but I have emailed 3 times now to find out where my order is. No one answers emails anymore?
Sorry Connie - our staff member who handles our help emails just quit without notice today. I’ll take a look and figure out what is going on. -Stephanie
It never fails that as soon as I use the tape method, I have issues with the drop in bobbin or have to take the metal plate out and clean the machine - 🤣🤣🤣🤣 - in any case the the tape covers the the door that covers the drop in bobbin and the bobbin doesn't last very long
Don’t put the tape all the way up there. Tape up to it but not over it.
@@ljeanwoe that defeats the purpose of the seam guide then especially once you get down to 2 -3 inches or if you are sewing
Thank you, great info!!!!
I meant to say Singer Patchwork sewing machine!
thankyou,for sharing,v good!
Fabulous :)
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Thanks for yr tips so much, expect many more tips in future:)
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When using precut fabric that have zigzag edges do you measure from the inner or outer zig?
You never zig zag edges in quilting.
I don't mean a zigzag stitch. I mean the cut edges of the precuts. Here in the UK we call it a pinked edge as we use pinking shears. Not sure what you call them in the USA
Id like to know this myself (am a beginner), did you manage to find out?
They are called pinked edges in the States as well @ Dorien Reed 😀
Dorien Reed Outer zigzag
Perfect was spelled incorrectly in the opening image. Thank you for the tips!
wow
a grammar cop! lol lol lol
I'm that way, too, but have learned people don't appreciate it. I was even asked to unsubscribe from a channel because the person was just too sensitive.
Ellen Hofer , I am the same, especially when I read comments and the person says there instead of their grrr. I want to tell them to read through the comment before posting and use spellcheck.
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I mean the zigzag cut edges. not using a zigzag stitch
Your pressed foot should be in line with the putter zig zag. Sorry I misunderstood your question the first time.
What is the 'putter zigzag'?
+Dorien Reed It should read "outer". That's what I get for replying on my phone. :)
lol My phone often mistakes my speaking also! QA this was a helpful bit of tips. Now to hunt down my machines manual. Thanks a bunch!
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