Achieving that perfect 1/4" seam is so important in quilting. While I think I have it down pretty well it is still something I like to test again and again for accuracy. I picked up the Dritz Quilting Machine Seam Guage & Adhesive Guide to make that testing fast and accurate.
You simply place the plastic ruler-type guage under the presser foot and lower the needle into the hole corresponding to the desired seam width. There are holes for 1/4, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, and 1". Then you attach the seam guide along the edge of the guage. I like that it's re-positionable and there is no sticky residue when you move it. The fabric glides well along the guide and when I'm done, I just put it back in the baggie it came in. A great little tool that's very useful and not expensive! (I had this set to 1/2" seam allowance in the photos).
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