I am piecing using a vintage machine with a fixed needle position. I use my quarter inch foot and a magnetic guide... made it myself with the magnetic business cards that came on my phone book!
Thanks so much for all the hints. I’ve always struggled just a big with the 1/4” seam allowance because of my sort of wonky eyesight (born with wonky eyes - glasses help but I still have a depth perception situation!). Anyway, all these hunts are great as almost all of my machines (except for my vintage collection) have needles that can be moved. I’ve always tried to use that special 1/4” foot but some of them dint like me as much as others!!!! So using the regular foot and just measuring is well - Awesome!!!!
Thanks for the explanation about scant 1/4" seam allowance! I also use my seam guide to find the 1/4” allowance with different feet. I prefer my A foot too!
Hello lisa i love your tutorials on everything . The index card method for measuring 1/4 inch seam. Is very helpful, I can measure for the 1/4" seam then attach my quilting seam guide that screws into my sewing machine i just recently purchased a quilting kit for my juki HZLlb 5100. This will all Help in sewing the perfect 1/4" seams for quilting all of your beautiful projects thank you. ❤
Hi Lisa, I will add this to my repetoire of devises and tricks for sewing an accurate quarter inch seam.....I own every gizmo and gadget to "insure" my 1/4" seam.....anyone wanna buy them??? LOL Anyway, here is my take on it. People like me, actually have to be told "always include the line when you are measuring your 1/4" on a paper or card.."( I didn't know this); remember that fabric MOVES....so unless I can figure out how to get my two pieces or more of fabric to STAY I will probably always deal with crooked seams, and lastly, how about showing us how to stop the very last part of the seam (when sewing) to stay together and not pull the top or bottom away from the other piece??? And most important of all: Maybe a class on how to square up a square that maybe isn't quite right, because, afterall, the 1/4" was actually not accurate. I know you quilter aces KNOW how to fix blunders.....I sure don't:) Thanks again, I hope you are doing well, Lisa. I truly appreciate all of your videos.
They’re called “starters” and “enders” - just small scraps. The feed dogs can grab and bunch up small pieces of fabric when you start to sew and make a nest of the thread. Using these lets that happen to a scrap, then sew cleanly on your good fabric.
12:26 Im going to scolded for this but if a quarter inch seam is so difficult that there are videos on how to do it and each video shows ways to get it that involve so much checking, why do we need to do a quarter inch seam? They are harder to press, bulkier, so why not do a half inch seam? That lays open when it's pressed or trim it down? Yes you need to cut your squares a half inch bigger but thats easier than the quarter inch thats right on the feeder teeth or at tge very edge of the presser foot or washy tape that needs be torn off to put a new bobbin in. I just dont understand the quarter inch and scant quarter inch when its so difficult! i do appreciate that you show us how to do it without changing the pressure foot. Or how about not being right on the feed dogs and change the needle to the right to get a quater inch?
Cutting mats are often not accurate for measuring. The humidity or lack of it on any given day can effect their accuracy. I would suggest using a ruler to measure your card markings.
When I sew a quarter of an inch seam allowance and I want to turn on the corner that’s the problem I’m having I don’t know when to start again with the Quarter of an inch seem please help me out. Thank you
Tho't I'd add my 2cents, since no one else did. It's called a leader (or "ender" cuz you use it at the end of sewing a piece). Many machines booger up the thread if you just start 'cold', so by stitching on a scrap in advance, then onto your piecing, it prevents the issue of knotted threads. Watch more of Lisa's work & you'll see the benefits. Hope that helps. Leaders & Enders
Lol..my machine keeps changing its mind..if l mark the needle setting ..than move to do other sewing..when l come back to the setting my machine says..no you dont..this is where l want to be….
Thank you! I couldn’t get this for years… and you simplified 1/4” scant so easily!!!!
I am piecing using a vintage machine with a fixed needle position. I use my quarter inch foot and a magnetic guide... made it myself with the magnetic business cards that came on my phone book!
So smart!!! Thanks for sharing :)
Bonnie Hunter uses an old credit card or room key card.
Great idea! Thanks for share.
Thank you so much for helping me get my seam allowance accurate. I have more confidence in getting my blocks to the correct measurement.
You are so welcome!
Your ways of checking then double checking accuracy was helpful insight. Best tip was to keep card w/noted foot to needle setting & thread weight~ 👍❣️
Thanks so much for all the hints. I’ve always struggled just a big with the 1/4” seam allowance because of my sort of wonky eyesight (born with wonky eyes - glasses help but I still have a depth perception situation!). Anyway, all these hunts are great as almost all of my machines (except for my vintage collection) have needles that can be moved. I’ve always tried to use that special 1/4” foot but some of them dint like me as much as others!!!! So using the regular foot and just measuring is well - Awesome!!!!
Thanks for the explanation about scant 1/4" seam allowance! I also use my seam guide to find the 1/4” allowance with different feet. I prefer my A foot too!
so I'm not the only one??? hahahaa Thanks for watching!!
Thank you so much. This is the hardest part of quilting for me.
You are so welcome!
Thank you, Lisa. Your teaching is so clear and your voice so calm and soothing. Thanks again!
Oh thank you!
Hello lisa i love your tutorials on everything . The index card method for measuring 1/4 inch seam. Is very helpful, I can measure for the 1/4" seam then attach my quilting seam guide that screws into my sewing machine i just recently purchased a quilting kit for my juki HZLlb 5100. This will all
Help in sewing the perfect 1/4" seams for quilting all of your beautiful projects thank you. ❤
You are so welcome!
I always learn so much from you, Lisa. Your directions, tips & tricks are so simple to understand.
Thank you so much!
Very helpful ! I am rather new at quilting and I didn’t understand with I always have problems. Now I know how to solve them.
I appreciate the time you took to make this video for us. It is very helpful. Thanks again.
You're very welcome!
I love your video's..thank you for sharing your tips, hints and knowledge with us all!
You are so welcome!
Hi Lisa, That was very helpful in determining how to get that perfect 👌 1/4 inch!! I like the tip with using the washi tape! Thank You 😊!
You are so welcome!
Hi Lisa, I will add this to my repetoire of devises and tricks for sewing an accurate quarter inch seam.....I own every gizmo and gadget to "insure" my 1/4" seam.....anyone wanna buy them??? LOL Anyway, here is my take on it. People like me, actually have to be told "always include the line when you are measuring your 1/4" on a paper or card.."( I didn't know this); remember that fabric MOVES....so unless I can figure out how to get my two pieces or more of fabric to STAY I will probably always deal with crooked seams, and lastly, how about showing us how to stop the very last part of the seam (when sewing) to stay together and not pull the top or bottom away from the other piece???
And most important of all: Maybe a class on how to square up a square that maybe isn't quite right, because, afterall, the 1/4" was actually not accurate. I know you quilter aces KNOW how to fix blunders.....I sure don't:)
Thanks again, I hope you are doing well, Lisa. I truly appreciate all of your videos.
Dela Wurl you can put a little dab of glue on it to hold those pesky ends together. I use the elmers glu stink on mine when I need absolute precision.
This was so helpful. Thank you, Lisa!
You are so welcome!
Very helpful. You explained this so well!
Glad it was helpful!
Tks for sharing i really appreciates your tutorials
Thank you Lisa Capen
Wow, great tips!
Love your video and explanation but tell me please what and why are the extra little pieces you added at the end and beginning? Thank you
They’re called “starters” and “enders” - just small scraps. The feed dogs can grab and bunch up small pieces of fabric when you start to sew and make a nest of the thread. Using these lets that happen to a scrap, then sew cleanly on your good fabric.
Thank you Lisa I learn a lot total and I am happy to kno w you 😘
Amazing
This was very helpful and thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
so HOW are you moving the needle? please give ALL of your info.
Thank you so much for your good tips ❤️🙏
You are so welcome!
Still helpful. Thank you!
12:26 Im going to scolded for this but if a quarter inch seam is so difficult that there are videos on how to do it and each video shows ways to get it that involve so much checking, why do we need to do a quarter inch seam? They are harder to press, bulkier, so why not do a half inch seam? That lays open when it's pressed or trim it down? Yes you need to cut your squares a half inch bigger but thats easier than the quarter inch thats right on the feeder teeth or at tge very edge of the presser foot or washy tape that needs be torn off to put a new bobbin in. I just dont understand the quarter inch and scant quarter inch when its so difficult! i do appreciate that you show us how to do it without changing the pressure foot. Or how about not being right on the feed dogs and change the needle to the right to get a quater inch?
Cutting mats are often not accurate for measuring. The humidity or lack of it on any given day can effect their accuracy. I would suggest using a ruler to measure your card markings.
Thanks for clarifying this issue
My pleasure, glad it was helpful!
I found this very helpful thank you.
I'm so glad!
Thank you, very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful...Thank you!
You're welcome!
Manufactures need to make colored face plates.
Thank you Lisa
you are so welcome friend :)
I needed this thank you
You are so welcome!!
When I sew a quarter of an inch seam allowance and I want to turn on the corner that’s the problem I’m having I don’t know when to start again with the Quarter of an inch seem please help me out. Thank you
What was the purpose of having that little piece of black fabric in-between the blocks
Tho't I'd add my 2cents, since no one else did. It's called a leader (or "ender" cuz you use it at the end of sewing a piece). Many machines booger up the thread if you just start 'cold', so by stitching on a scrap in advance, then onto your piecing, it prevents the issue of knotted threads. Watch more of Lisa's work & you'll see the benefits. Hope that helps. Leaders & Enders
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks 😊
You're welcome!
ty girl!
How are you??? I am missing my Barbara :)
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I can't move my needle any other suggestions?
measure from your needle position and mark on the bed of your machine with painters tape
Hello 😊
Hello 😊
Hafa Adai
Lol..my machine keeps changing its mind..if l mark the needle setting ..than move to do other sewing..when l come back to the setting my machine says..no you dont..this is where l want to be….
Oh mine too..what a pain…🤷♀️🇨🇦
Hi Lisa I don't think I understood your scant 1/4" seam allowance
a scant 1/4" seam is a TINY bit smaller than a regular 1/4" seam.......just a little less by a thread's width or so :)
my needle doesn't move
A lot of machines have needles that don't move, In this case you just move your fabric :)
Thanks! Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much.
Thank you!!
You're welcome!