Are really 5/8' or it more less? If are the on sewing throat I to you, they aren't 5/8', etc. The toes your presser are a guide 1/4' either. them and will that are more 1/4'. There one to that know and is 'little foot' that made for to 1/4' straight only. Machines don't usually with foot. is special narrow foot. The on machines in Why your marked centimeters? they not in United They made and use metric system. Our sewing and are inches. To sewing we stitch accurately. We need to where stitches be. We 'eyeball' and shouldn't the markings you stitching inches. I that lot you you stitching But, would you double to sure. Here a way do that. Drop your down measure to markings your machine an tape Close not answer. is. I recommend you your so you a guide stitch accurately. I don't like metal type guides I they too they are'nt really I I much prefer a flat piece of tape. I always have a tape stitching guide on my machine. You can use any kind of tape you like for this. Some tapes already have ruled markings on them. Or, you can mark your own. I cut a piece of tape about 2-1/2' long. The width of the tape I use is about 3/4' wide. I place the top end of the tape straight out from the needle with the long edge of the tape 1/2' away from the needle. The tape extends down about 2' in front of the presser foot but still 1/2' from the needle. Yes, I have to lift up the end of the tape to get into my bobbin, but that's OK. I would rather stitch accurately and save myself a lot of headaches later when things won't line up. Then, I mark the tape at 5/8' for my seams. I make a mark at 1' also since I use that often. Sometimes, I use a different color pen for each marking to distinguish one from the other. The tape guide should be 2' in front of the presser foot so that you can start guiding your fabric along your stitching mark long before a stitch is made by the needle. By the time the fabric gets to the needle, it is too late. You need to be guiding the fabric accurately long before it reaches the needle. Watch the tape guide, not the needle! With a tape stitching guide, you will see a great improvement in the accuracy of your stitching. Other Helpful Tips Usually, I use the 'little foot' for 1/4' seams. When I need to sew 3/8' seams, I place tape or mark 3/8' directly on my machine to stitch necklines and curved areas. Of course, I have previously trimmed the pattern to have only a 3/8'' seam there. You will have much more control on curves if you use short stitches and a 3/8' seam allowance at your neckline edges. Remember to prepare your patterns by trimming off 1/4' and leaving 3/8' before you cut out your garment. Make a note to yourself until you get into the habit of stitching necklines at 3/8' instead of 5/8'. I use the edge of the tape placed at 1/2' from the needle for staystitching. If I'm making a 3' or 4' hem in something, I will mark the bed of my machine to help me keep it straight. Do whatever it takes to help you. Don't be afraid to use tape stitching guides on your machine to help you stitch accurately. It just makes sense! Marian Lewis is a sewing instructor and the creator of an amazing new fitting method for hard-to-fit sewing folks. In her ebook, 'Common Sense Fitting Method For Hard-To-Fit Sewing Folks Who Want Great Fitting Skirts And Pants', find out step-by-step WHAT you really need, WHERE you really need it and HOW to apply that to a commercial sewing pattern. For more information, go to: => http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/fitting.html Marian is also the author of other eBooks related to sewing including, 'Sew A Tee Pee And Accessories For Your Tribe Of Kids' where she teaches basic sewing techniques while you have fun doing it! To learn more, go to: => http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com/sewing.html To discover sewing and fitting secrets to achieve sewing success, follow the link: => http://www.1ststeptosewingsuccess.com |