How do you like your 1/4 inch piecing foot?

northbound · Post by **northbound** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 9:52 am

El uses a 1/4 inch foot in at least one of her DVDs that has a blade on the right side to butt the fabric edge against. I'm thinking of trying one for my Singer 99. Anybody use one and whaddya think?

Sharon C.

Quilter7 · Post by **Quilter7** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:23 am

I have the Bernina (#57 foot) that you are describing. It is really wonderful when doing a straight edge seam, however I also have a quarter inch foot without the "blade" (#37 foot) I use for things like flying geese and half square triangles. Both feet are essential, also the even-feed foot and an applique foot (#23) for curves of an applique. I haven't sewn on a Singer though in many years so hopefully others will have input for you.

cindyg · Post by **cindyg** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:59 pm

My Janome came with the 1/4" foot with the blade and I love it. Don't know how I got along without it.

grannyQuilts1 · Post by **grannyQuilts1** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 3:59 pm

i have 7 singers including 2 treadles and my feather weight, and two new ones, i use the 1/4 in foot on all of them. the only one i had to by a diff foot for was the one singer that is a slant. i also have 1/4 for my 870 viking. i love them, no guessing about sewing a 1/4 in seam.
Barbara

Post by **Nadine2007** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:30 pm

I use the 1/4 foot and I love it! Have one for all of my machines.

Bobbinchick · Post by **Bobbinchick** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:42 pm

Ohh I just love the 1/4" foot. It sure does help you get a perfect 1/4" seam allowance and I would not do with out it. I used the have the use a ruler and a pen to draw a 1/4 line for the seam allowance the this foot sure took that method away so it is now much faster to get things sewn in a perfect 1/4" seam allowance. I use mine on all my machines as well. Have a great day, huggies, Fay

grannyjean · Post by **grannyjean** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:50 pm

I sewed with El at one of her retreats. We used the same machine she uses, and loved both the Esprie and the foot you described( so much I bought one). You will love the foot. It makes the seam alot easier to be exact.

Post by **auntjana** » Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:10 pm

I would not piece anything without my quarter inch foot - I love it!! The accuracy of my seam allowance and matching points has increased tremendously!! I am even ready to try a Mariner's Compass quilt!!

Jana

quiltfan60 · Post by **quiltfan60** » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:59 pm

Quite honestly, I could not sew without it. Linda

Post by **purrfect-lady** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 3:54 am

I didn't think it mattered that much. I think I've got a pretty decent "eyeball", but DH gave me a 1/4 inch foot for my Bernina for Christmas and now all (well, most) of my points match perfectly. No more guesswork. Everything looks much nicer. It's definitely a must-have in my book! mary z

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