I have a new machine similar to yours so your tutorial was quite easy to follow. I’ve not used the memory settings yet, so this is a great place to start. Thanks so much 🤩
Wow, thanks for the tip. I can’t wait to try it out. Just a suggestion for future videos, it’d be easier to see if you used contrasting thread and fabric. Thanks!
Thank you! As a newbie this is my biggest hurdle and headache. I find myself watching the plate so closely that my fabric starts traveling away from my intended point. This is such an amazing tip. ❤
You! You have just made my sewing experience so much better!!! This legitimately changes everything!!! No more markers! No more tape! No more guess work!!! All the thank yous!!!!
I found this invaluable for sewing doll clothes with a 1/4" seam, especially when I was sewing a curved bodice piece onto a straight piece and really needed to squeeze a line of stay stitching in there (silk satin) 😬 I'm so happy to not only understand my new electronic machine better but be a more competent seamstress as well! Thanks a million; you're a real lifesaver 🤗
A 5.6 on my Juki HZL F-300 seems to have done the trick (no 5.5 setting) thank you. I’m a beginner quilter and that 1/4 inch allowance has been so allusive. I was starting to think I just sucked at it. I don’t remember anything from Home Economics class (I’m 51) so I appreciate this tip very much!
I have done every one of those things you mentioned so I was eager to see what you would say...... mind blown 🤯... I have never thought to use my stitch width for straight stitches. Definitely a game changer!! Thank you!!!! 😁
I told a friend to move her needle to the right until she had ¼" from the needle and the edge of the pressure foot once. She told me that her machine doesn't do that. The next time I was at her house, I showed her how to use the stitch width button. She hadn't even kniwn what that button was for. Never opened the user manual.
OMG!!! I have always struggled with my seam allowance. What an amazing little hack!! I can hardly wait to try this the next time I am sewing. So glad I ran across your video. Thank you so much.
I have a “Vintage ” Singer Stylist 513 (the machine is a part of me, I have had it since 1972) so I don’t have access to those numbers, BUT I can move my needle left, right and center to sew zippers. Your video did provoke me to find out what the stitch widths were when I moved the needle. So yes, it was helpful, thank you!
This is why I hit subscribe. She was clear in the instructions. The camera was focused and gave a close up of where to line the presser foot up with the fabric. The instruction card was clear as to what I was looking at. If you started a school, I’m showing up online in the discussion board everyday. I have looked up online sewing schools. You can’t find an online sewing school that is completely online. I found only 1. And the other schools want you to go back to high school first by doing prerequisite classes. I would definitely support.
This is actually a good idea. I always have trouble following the seam guides, as they are generally underneath the fabric. The 1/2" seam falls right there on the edge of the foot, which makes it so easy. I'm going to figure out how to get the others to land there also. Thanks for the tip!
I saw this a few days ago and didn't believe it could be that simple. Well I have tried it and can confirm that it works. It is a game changer indeed. We should all be shouting that on the quilters' roofs! Thank you, thank you again.
Excellent! I’ve always made clothing, but now I’m into quilting and need a 1/4 inch seam allowance. I started sewing when I was 5, with help of course. Now I’m 69 and feel stupid.. why didn’t I think of this? I’ve used a Singer , the same old Singer for 40 years. Then I got a newer Singer and now a Brother. I’ve searched all over for a solution.Thank you so much for making this needle position change so easy for me. My husband will be happy too, not having to listen to my vocal frustration. Again, Thank you so much.
I just found you this evening. My sewing machine is put away now but you can bet tomorrow am I will give this a try. I am a quilter and 1/4" is needed. Thank you from Beverly on the Treasure Coast of Florida .
What an amazing tip! I have always struggled trying to get the correct seam allowance and you have resolved my problem in a blink of the eye, LOL. Thank you so very much.
I'm very new to sewing, so I TH-cam seam allowance your video has made it clear what an seam allowance means. I've had my brother se600 for about a month now still learning.
My Brother has a built in 1/4 guide but I have not used it. I use a 1/4 sewing foot for it. I sew a lot of bags with faux leather, so needed this tutorial. Thanks a lot.
As someone who just started sewing in August of this year, and who has already figured out that you can use the width on the straight stitch to move the needle and change the seam allowance, I am feeling pretty proud of myself reading these comments.
Ok mind blown!! Thank you so much for sharing this information! I’ve used tape, I have the quarter inch foot attachment, which I dislike, and I have the magnetic thing which is a pain! Thank you thank you!!
Well I never knew about this trick at all! I have learnt lots of tips and tricks with sewing over the past year or two from watching TH-cam and never knew about this one. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Excellent tip. Was hemming a tablecloth this weekend and used this technique. Beautiful stitching right on the edge. Another great machine feature I never used before. Thank you.
Thanks so much. Saved. I was using this but did not know the actual settings, never seemed to get it right. Definitely struggled with this. I will get right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Wow an absolute game changer. Didn't realise the stitch width changed the position of the needle. Thank you so much for this tip. It has helped me tremendously.
I am blown away! Most valuable thing I’ve learned on TH-cam. I’ve tried tape, etc....all frustrating. This adjustment of 5.5 for an accurate 1/4” seam allowance works perfectly! Thank you!
Oh my goodness. I was searching everywhere on TH-cam to find how to do a 1/4 inch stitch away from another stitch and all I could find is on quilting, I am so glad I found yours amongst the others. Wow it really is a game changer. Thank you so much for making a video on this. I truly appreciate it. I am trying to top stitch a market tote for my grandson for Christmas and it means so much to me to get it right. thank You!❤❤
Ah my machine won’t do it! If I adjust the width on the straight stitch setting it just thinks I want a zigzag so that’s what it sews! 🙈. Great tip to share though!! I’ve just discovered your channel and wish I had found it a lot earlier! 😉x
Thank you so much. I wanted a 1/4 inch foot for a Bernette machine I bought, love the machine but am having trouble buying the foot. This just solved that problem!
I had purchased a new machine a few yrs ago. It was a couple of years later!! before I realized the machine had this function of moving the needle left or right. It is possible with one of the straight stitches selected, but not with a different straight stitch. I had read the owner's manual, but had somehow missed this. Very handy.
Best tutorial I’ve ever seen regarding seam allowance. Thank you.
I’ve tried this and it worked, you don’t know how happy I am 😅 I am beginner sewer and was struggling so hard to figure out the allowances ❤
OMG! I had no idea! I have tried EVERYTHING to get 1/4” seam allowance. Thank you so much.
I have a new machine similar to yours so your tutorial was quite easy to follow. I’ve not used the memory settings yet, so this is a great place to start. Thanks so much 🤩
I have been doing this for years and just assumed others were too. Glad you shared the tip so that everyone could see how wonderful this trick is.
Yes, so have I. I thought everyone would know.
Same here.
Subscribed for this alone! Top tip 👍😊
Wow, thanks for the tip. I can’t wait to try it out. Just a suggestion for future videos, it’d be easier to see if you used contrasting thread and fabric. Thanks!
Brilliant haha who knew! Not me!!! 🤷🏻♀️🤣✌️ thanks so much!!
You're welcome!!
I've sewed for years and didn't know this. Thank you so much.
Wow! Game changer!! I had no idea. Thank you!!! Mind blown haha
Right!!!
Wow, right under my nose all these years and I never thought of it! Thanks so much for sharing! 👍😊💐
Glad it was helpful!
Oh my goodness. You are a genius ❤❤
Thank you! As a newbie this is my biggest hurdle and headache. I find myself watching the plate so closely that my fabric starts traveling away from my intended point. This is such an amazing tip. ❤
You are so welcome!
Wow, I have never thought to use the width now I will practice this. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
That’s fantastic! I’m a blind sewer and you’re right, those magnets are ok, but this is so so good. Thank you.
OH WOW! GAME CHANGER! Thank You 🇨🇦
You! You have just made my sewing experience so much better!!! This legitimately changes everything!!! No more markers! No more tape! No more guess work!!! All the thank yous!!!!
My pleasure xx
AMAZING! All these years & this is the first time I've heard this tip. Thank you so much.
Oh my goodness!! Thank you for this - you don't know the headache you saved me!
I found this invaluable for sewing doll clothes with a 1/4" seam, especially when I was sewing a curved bodice piece onto a straight piece and really needed to squeeze a line of stay stitching in there (silk satin) 😬 I'm so happy to not only understand my new electronic machine better but be a more competent seamstress as well! Thanks a million; you're a real lifesaver 🤗
Thank you, you're right - it's a game changer - many thanks for sharing.
A 5.6 on my Juki HZL F-300 seems to have done the trick (no 5.5 setting) thank you. I’m a beginner quilter and that 1/4 inch allowance has been so allusive. I was starting to think I just sucked at it. I don’t remember anything from Home Economics class (I’m 51) so I appreciate this tip very much!
I have done every one of those things you mentioned so I was eager to see what you would say...... mind blown 🤯... I have never thought to use my stitch width for straight stitches. Definitely a game changer!! Thank you!!!! 😁
I told a friend to move her needle to the right until she had ¼" from the needle and the edge of the pressure foot once. She told me that her machine doesn't do that.
The next time I was at her house, I showed her how to use the stitch width button. She hadn't even kniwn what that button was for. Never opened the user manual.
@@ellenhofer3343 That's hilarious.
@@ellenhofer3343 I tried it but mine was doing the zig zag stitch instead of a straight stitch. Can't figure it out
I think mine does zig zag too when I alter width. Don't understand this at all!!!
OMG!!! I have always struggled with my seam allowance. What an amazing little hack!! I can hardly wait to try this the next time I am sewing. So glad I ran across your video. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome!
You just saved me such a headache! Thank you so much for putting this video together, my project just became so much easier!
This video saved me so much frustration. I just bought a Brother sewing machine. I know the basics of sewing, not much else. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Omg 😳 every new sewer need this I’m a newbie
I have a “Vintage ” Singer Stylist 513 (the machine is a part of me, I have had it since 1972) so I don’t have access to those numbers, BUT I can move my needle left, right and center to sew zippers. Your video did provoke me to find out what the stitch widths were when I moved the needle. So yes, it was helpful, thank you!
What a fabulous tip
That’s great. I’ve sewn for years and didn’t know this 🙀 Thank you so much for sharing
Wow thanks for your video, as I can't use a magnetic seam guide as my Sewing machine is computerised
Wow, why did I never figure this before? Thank you.
wow, just discovered this after owning my machine for over 5 years, thank you
You are welcome!
This is the best tip I’ve seen in a long time ANYWHERE! Thank you so much for sharing! Who knew??
My pleasure xx
OMG! That’s brilliant; thank you so much! You are such a lovely and charming person; it is a joy to watch you videos.
Brain just exploded ! Thank you so much for this video - this is going to be a game changer
My pleasure xx
BRILLIANT !!! 👍👍
Oh my soul...maybe I should've read my manual. This is priceless.
Its amazing isn't it .... wish I found this out years ago too ... hope it helps in your sewing xxx
@@TheDressmakersCloset it already has🥰. I don't understand the markings on my machine's plate but this method works great!
Omg I have been sewing for a long time and did not know this thanks ☺️
This is brilliant. I do have challenges following the seam allowance guide on the metal plate. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Just starting out so all tips and tricks are welcome! Lesley xx
one of the most helpful tips I seen in a good while
My pleasure xx
You are right my 1/4” seam allowance is 5.5! Took a lot of heartache and frustration to figure this out over 2 years ago!!
OMG! This is genius. I really struggle with this. You have made my day. I am so glad this came up in my TH-cam feed.
My pleasure xx
This is why I hit subscribe. She was clear in the instructions. The camera was focused and gave a close up of where to line the presser foot up with the fabric. The instruction card was clear as to what I was looking at. If you started a school, I’m showing up online in the discussion board everyday. I have looked up online sewing schools. You can’t find an online sewing school that is completely online. I found only 1. And the other schools want you to go back to high school first by doing prerequisite classes. I would definitely support.
Thank you
This is actually a good idea. I always have trouble following the seam guides, as they are generally underneath the fabric. The 1/2" seam falls right there on the edge of the foot, which makes it so easy. I'm going to figure out how to get the others to land there also. Thanks for the tip!
I saw this a few days ago and didn't believe it could be that simple. Well I have tried it and can confirm that it works. It is a game changer indeed. We should all be shouting that on the quilters' roofs! Thank you, thank you again.
Wow! Grand idea!
Wow real game changer can’t wait to try this thank you😊
I can never really see those markings on the plate and it's been frustrating. THANK YOU TONS! This truly IS a game changer!!!
You are so welcome!
Oh, my goodness! This is wonderful. Thank you, thank you!! 🙏🏻 morning thank
My mind is blown 🤯! Thank you for sharing this!
Excellent! I’ve always made clothing, but now I’m into quilting and need a 1/4 inch seam allowance. I started sewing when I was 5, with help of course. Now I’m 69 and feel stupid.. why didn’t I think of this? I’ve used a Singer , the same old Singer for 40 years. Then I got a newer Singer and now a Brother. I’ve searched all over for a solution.Thank you so much for making this needle position change so easy for me. My husband will be happy too, not having to listen to my vocal frustration. Again, Thank you so much.
Wow!! I'm in SHOCK!! 😱🤯
That’s a fancy machine you got there.
Definitely a game-changer. This is a fabulous tip, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Just brilliant 🙌 TY!
I just found you this evening. My sewing machine is put away now but you can bet tomorrow am I will give this a try. I am a quilter and 1/4" is needed. Thank you from Beverly on the Treasure Coast of Florida .
Ok, that is worth the price of admission for sure! Brilliant! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
OMG …… THIS IS GENIUS!!!!! thanks so much for sharing 💖💖💖
You are so welcome!
What an amazing tip! I have always struggled trying to get the correct seam allowance and you have resolved my problem in a blink of the eye, LOL. Thank you so very much.
Oh.. my... Gosh!
I'm new to sewing & I never knew that the needle could move position... This IS a game changer!!! Thank you!
Your welcome 🤗
WOW! What a game changer, thank you soooo very much!!!
I know it’s brilliant isn’t it 👏🏻 my pleasure xx
I'm very new to sewing, so I TH-cam seam allowance your video has made it clear what an seam allowance means. I've had my brother se600 for about a month now still learning.
BRILLIANT!!!! 🎉. Can not wait to get home and try this!
Hope you enjoy!
Definitely saving this I just bought a new sewing machine this will come in handy thank you so much
Wow. I can't believe it. Thanks so much!
You are brilliant ! As a new sewer it’s fabulous!
You’re welcome ☺️
My Brother has a built in 1/4 guide but I have not used it. I use a 1/4 sewing foot for it. I sew a lot of bags with faux leather, so needed this tutorial. Thanks a lot.
My pleasure xx
As someone who just started sewing in August of this year, and who has already figured out that you can use the width on the straight stitch to move the needle and change the seam allowance, I am feeling pretty proud of myself reading these comments.
🤯 It works! Thank you for this tutorial!
Definitely a game changer thanks.
My pleasure xx
Thanks for the tip! It would be very helpful to use COLOR thread so I can see better.
Great suggestion!
Ok mind blown!! Thank you so much for sharing this information! I’ve used tape, I have the quarter inch foot attachment, which I dislike, and I have the magnetic thing which is a pain! Thank you thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you very much for sharing this. This is so useful to know.
This kind of no nonsense helpful sewing tip is precisely why I subscribed to your channel. Thankyou so very much!
Thanks for the sub! You are very welcome xx
How SMART you are!!!!!!!
Well I never knew about this trick at all! I have learnt lots of tips and tricks with sewing over the past year or two from watching TH-cam and never knew about this one. Thank you so much for sharing this.
You are so welcome!
I ran right downstairs to my cheap Brother sewing machine and this works! I cannot believe I didn't know this! Thank you!
You're welcome!!
Excellent tip. Was hemming a tablecloth this weekend and used this technique. Beautiful stitching right on the edge. Another great machine feature I never used before. Thank you.
It works. Thank-you so much. I’m busy practicing now.
Wonderful!
Thank you so much! Such a simple, but brilliant tip! ❤
It sure is a game changer. Thank you
Thanks so much. Saved. I was using this but did not know the actual settings, never seemed to get it right. Definitely struggled with this. I will get right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Exactly what I was looking for.
I literally bought this exact same machine last week & was a bit flummoxed 😆
Thank you very much! Easy as 🤩
Wow an absolute game changer. Didn't realise the stitch width changed the position of the needle. Thank you so much for this tip. It has helped me tremendously.
Glad it was helpful!
This just blew my mind!
O my gosh thank you so very much. You are so smart.
That’s amazing I’m off to give it a go - thank you xx
I am blown away! Most valuable thing I’ve learned on TH-cam. I’ve tried tape, etc....all frustrating. This adjustment of 5.5 for an accurate 1/4” seam allowance works perfectly! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Oh my goodness. I was searching everywhere on TH-cam to find how to do a 1/4 inch stitch away from another stitch and all I could find is on quilting, I am so glad I found yours amongst the others. Wow it really is a game changer. Thank you so much for making a video on this. I truly appreciate it. I am trying to top stitch a market tote for my grandson for Christmas and it means so much to me to get it right. thank You!❤❤
You are so welcome!
Ah my machine won’t do it! If I adjust the width on the straight stitch setting it just thinks I want a zigzag so that’s what it sews! 🙈. Great tip to share though!!
I’ve just discovered your channel and wish I had found it a lot earlier! 😉x
Thank you so much. I wanted a 1/4 inch foot for a Bernette machine I bought, love the machine but am having trouble buying the foot. This just solved that problem!
This video helped me so much. Thank you so very much.
What a great tip. thanks. lucy in York
This is an excellent tip I had no idea. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
OMG you're right, what a game changer, thanks so much. Take care.
You are so welcome
I had purchased a new machine a few yrs ago. It was a couple of years later!! before I realized the machine had this function of moving the needle left or right. It is possible with one of the straight stitches selected, but not with a different straight stitch. I had read the owner's manual, but had somehow missed this. Very handy.
Thank you so much.. I’ve been trying to figure this out for a long time. I tried the sticky seam guides, I really appreciate this video
You're very welcome!