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The making an accurate ¼” seam is one of the foundational skills for quilting. So here are some tips and tricks to practise so that you can master the ¼” seam. Join me in this quilting tutorial where I’ll also explain what a scant ¼” seam is, plus when and where you need it.
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[@jencook203]

I have dyscalculia (dyslexia but with math) and adhd, and SCANT QUARTER INCH was my nemesis when I first started. I finally solved it with a combination of three techniques: 1. I add a skosh to each measurement. Like just a smidgen more. This gives me more wiggle room. 2. I became at peace (piece?) with the F-it pleat. As in, F*** it, Imma finish this quilt if it kills me. Now it has a tiny pleat, and I meant it to be there. 3. Know that I'm making this quilt for ME or a friend, and neither of us will care if it doesn't line up exactly while snuggling under it. Interestingly enough, giving myself permission to do it wrong and plow through anyway, means that I sew more, and therefore get more practice at it, and get better at it over time. It will still never be perfect on a quilt made by me, and that's fine.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👏👏👏

[@user-nh8yu2mw2i]

I am with you, I dont actually want my projects to be perfect, that is for the birds....I love Amateur Theatre too , haha !!

[@underthebluesky92]

I love your straight forward approach to teaching, no fluff and of course using the word diabolical to describe a pattern.

[@joannemccrone6645]

When you said measure the seam allowance on the good side of the fabric, it was a light bulb moment. I always did it in the wrong side. Brilliant. I can’t thank you enough.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So glad it helped

[@wandawalker4191]

You changed me from a "swisher " to a finger presser a long time ago. It does make a huge difference! Thank you!

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you Karen. When I first saw a jelly roll a couple of years ago, I thought, well, I surely can do that. I knew how to sew, some. I had taken Home Economics in high school, back in 1969. Anyway, being much older now, I really wanted to learn to quilt, so I started watching KZbin. I soon learned, there is a lot I didn’t know or even had heard of before. A scant 1/4 inch was one of them. Your videos have been so helpful. Your instructions are always very clear. I really appreciate that. May God bless you.❤️✝️🙏

[@cindywagner4623]

I remember the paper templates, tracing, cutting by hand. Today, the rotary cutter, the mat, the plastic templates. All miracles for me, otherwise I’d never have picked up quilting again.

[@jojomomster3772]

Cindy, my favourite quilt is a pillow quilt made for me by my grandmother on her treadle Singer from up cycled fabric. She cut everything with shears and used corsage pins to baste her quilts. Every time I think I wish I had a “whatever widget/notion” I think about my pillow quilt and usually find a work around without spending money. To be fair I do have a very well equipped sewing room so I have bought a lot of the fun stuff.

[@scpatl4now]

I bought a 1/4" foot with a ledge and it dramatically increased my accuracy. I also use the painters tape ledge to help me keep my fabric straight, but the 1/4" foot was worth every penny I paid for it on my featherweight, and they sew a pretty straight seam to start with.

[@lisahall9226]

Miss Karen..as soon as I seen this video I alerted my friend who is at the very beginning of her quilting journey. She loves your videos as much as I do. Thank you for keeping us on the straight and narrow with our techniques. You're the best!

[@MelanieClaire61]

❤

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

I get best accuracy when I use a scant 1/4". When I use the full 1/4 my blocks always run small!! So frustrating. I am working with a 90's machine that allows me to move my needle so I may try playing around with it yet again using your techniques...

[@scratchgolfer12]

I've learned the 1/4" seam takes practice and I have to really watch what I'm doing and not get distracted...easier said than done. I do love when points come together like they should. Thanks Karen for your videos, I love them all!

[@sonialorenzo9223]

This is the best explanation of the 1/4” seam.

[@gquilter36]

I’ve been sewing for many years, but my seams are more accurate since I started using the ledge you recommended. Thank you for a refresher course of great information Karen. Wish I was young enough and physically able to join you on your cruise, but I do enjoy your videos of your trips. Thank you again. As always, you are a wealth of great information and guidance.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@verwilliams1]

I am so sad I will be out of town when you come. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@sheilakethley5351]

I call myself the Queen of the Ironing Board, but I’m so glad I watched this!

[@cathj8568]

This was quite helpful to me as a new sewist! Thx Karen

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

As a new sewist, straight is most important. The ¼” will come

[@debbietrent3857]

Well dang! I’m learning so much from you!!! I’ve never made a sample block! I think I will. I have no issues with my points matching… I get compliments and friends ask how it’s done…in my mind it all starts with my cutting…I’m 72 years old…I didnt know just how much I have missed in all these years… I come from a mother that had 9 of us girls and sewed a lot of clothing!!! She made patterns from news papers. We loved getting new dresses for school and shorts with crop tops for hot summers… The three brothers got some summer shorts/shirts also … The girls watched every move Moma made and she would set us down with fabric and let us sew….my grandmothers and great grandmothers and great great grandmother sewed (mostly by hand… and used beautiful flour sacks to make us clothes, tea towels, and the best aprons!!!!Nothing was ever wasted or thrown away .. I have two grandmothers quilts and they are full of memories….getting old now… they were made before I was born…1951…hope mine last that long😱!

[@christinesmith7838]

I love your no nonsense clear approach, thank you very much.

[@m.m.4645]

Thank you of reminding me of things I already knew... and have meanwhile over the years successfully ignored 🙄 Great video, as always! Greetings from Germany 🙋

[@m.coline]

Omg the dude!didn't know who she was talking about!😂

[@annerankin1191]

I love this video Karen! I’ve struggled with scant for several years. I think I finally have it down. I made a “simple” quilt for one of my nieces that has a 25 patch block (8 of them actually) and each patch finishes at one” square and it WORKED!!!! It came out square and accurate and I was so pleased! Thanks for keeping the basics going! They are so important! XOX

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suesabala7255]

Good morning, Karen! Thanks for another upbeat and helpful video ☺ You gave me the nudge that I needed to get back to my projects.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@pamelarickbeil1183]

My quilting skill has improved so much since watching your videos. I recently learned how to move my needle to the left and right and today I used a heavier thread for my top stitch and a lighter thread for my bobbin thread and I like the way it looks!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wonderful!

[@mary-ellenmadigan9354]

Your ironing video was one of the most helpful to me to make better blocks.

[@barbolivieri-soshesewsquil4867]

Great information, Karen! I'd also add to use the same machibe when piecing a quilt. I learned that when I bounced back and forth bwtween my Bernina and my Featherweight! Even though both are marked accurately, they just stitch differently!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Do what works for you 🎉🎉🎉

[@connieking9873]

This is great. I have watched all your videos and learn from each one. Even when I realize I knew some of them and have forgotten or get lazy. The one thing I have gotten the most out of is the tape or my magnet and Press dry. I am amazed how fast I can get off near the end of my seam. Just a look away and I can slip to the way I look but the tape keeps me straight right to the end.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

👍👍👍

[@saraborisch5343]

I am a recovering swisher. I grew up steaming and starching linens and sewing a 5/8 inch seam when I made clothing. 1/4" seams has seemed to small. But I am getting better.....you don't need a lot of tools, just the ones that work for you and practice, practice, practice.....

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

And practice some more

[@sillymoonquiltingco.9577]

Thank you for including our little Dude

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you for making it in orange 😎

[@deborahwilson2857]

After sewing garments and home furnishings for years achieving the 1/4” seam has been a challenge!

[@PatA95]

I've got an easier way to make the tape ledge. Instead of pulling off single strips and then lining them up, use an exacto knife to cut down through the tape layers and then peel off the ledge.

[@cleementine]

I like that one and think I will give it a try.

[@laureneeheman5981]

Thank you for sharing this! I could never line up each single piece exactly to make the ledge thickness. I'll give it a try!

[@christinesmith7838]

It was good to hear the tutorial though so two options for people to see which they find easier.

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

Genius!

[@eagle-eye29]

So happy for this tip. I had trouble getting the tape to stack up straight.

[@donnatunney1981]

"Simply diabolical." LOL.

[@jilbertb]

Yea! I started in apparel too, quilting is hard compared to clothing. I also sew to the right on the foot, with the needle moved over. Never used a quilting foot either. Learned a lot on YT! Your videos are great! My "fancy" Janome has a computerized 1/4" preset, which is SO off from a true 1/4" or scant. I always sew scant, especially with smaller stitches. If I'm doing larger stitches, I can sew more of a true 1/4", like on a pillowcase. And I always French seam everything that isn't a quilt too!

[@tkfred99]

Can you set custom stitches? I set a custom one on my Husqvarna-Viking that's just a bit more "scant" than the preset 1/4" seam and it's perfect.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Yes I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot

[@ohiograndma8655]

I lived in Iceland over a year. It’s beautiful and you’ll have fun!

[@karlaschnell7713]

Another great video Karen, thank you!!! And please do that cruise again in a few years!!! My husband has Alzheimer's and is in the late stages so I can't make any plans right now, but I would love this trip!!!

[@lizreynolds4554]

This is so very helpful. Thank you , Karen. Your very simple explanation and demonstration is helping BEYOND words. 🎉 I love your videos. Have a blessed day 💕

[@keertimarathe1948]

As usual, a great video ! Thanks for the ' refresher course ' instructions which are necessary for every quilter before starting a new project ! It is also a demo of ' how to create a great video, with accurate instructions and illustrations '. The sincerity indeed reaches the viewer ...

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbf8628]

Thanks Karen, this will help me so much. The ironing tip is a big one!

[@sararempel7956]

I always appreciate your instructional videos Karen! So well done. And I have also discovered how important pressing is! Pressing not swooshing😊 another thing I have found very helpful in accuracy is a little spritz of Mary's Best Press on the seam and then dry ironing. Thanks again for an excellent tutorial! Keep them coming.We all can use a refresher once in a while ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kittybrowning]

I've only been quilting a month-2 months and I have a foot that's ment to guide it but I'm finding it doesn't always keep it equal

[@lynnschwartz]

You explain well, I get confused easy, so I have to watch your UT over a few times. Then I get it.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That’s what so great about KZbin

[@aliampb6949]

Love how you demystify and simplify techniques. Thank you

[@joane8651]

Thank you again, Karen. I was thinking about one of my first quilts that called for precision piecing and how I need to do it again, many years later, might be heartwarming to compare the results, now that I'm a bit wiser!

[@susanbenedict6988]

Thank you Thank you! I've been pulling my hair out trying to get this right.

[@robynmanley3201]

Looking great Karen.

[@alisonmary1443]

Oh my goodness, Thank you ✨

[@deborahsmith5357]

Thank you so much. You have really answered my questions.

[@daleodberg6714]

Very helpful and interesting, thank you Karen.

[@kathyburns1676]

Thank you, Karen. Another great video. I love that your videos are so clear and cover a lot of important information, including the why with the how and often a bit a history.

[@phyllisdippert2216]

When i first started quilting, i told my friend that i was never going to sew a seam that small! She laughed. Yes, after my first attempt at using a larger seam failed, i had to learn to use a quarter inch seam. Thank you for this video, as i still struggle with this seam.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I think it’s a lifelong journey. When I get complacent my work suffers for it

[@imariser1111]

THANK YOU! This tip on pressing was exactly my problem! Such a small tip with big benefits!

[@brendafarris7350]

Thank you! This was a fantastic video! I love all your Videos, especially those where you go into details to help us learn better techniques, keep them coming!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pambeck3220]

I just love your videos!!! Such good knowledge. Thank you

[@mary-annz.reynolds7778]

It's always good to be reminded to be accurate. I think sometimes I get caught up on being finished and forget that it's the process and accuracy that yields the best outcome!🎉🎉🎉

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Seeing you seam match up never gets old

[@kerryl4031]

I think most of my machines have grooves for the measures. Just swapped the featherweight (tape and oil is a pain!) to the treadle 201 - no guide at all - arghhh! I had the plastic sheet from Eleanor Burns, not the greatest to tape down, so I did what Lori Holt does on hers and cut a piece out of the centre - hey presto, and the washee tape sticks down. I still have to realign when changing the bobbin, but overall - peaceful piecing without the hair tearing out sessions! LOL! Always good to see a tutorial whether you are new or old to the game. Cheers Karen xx

[@susiejohnson4530]

Great video as usual. What is that long thing with the plastic marker across it? I thought that was a hem gauge? Daddy MADE me take Home Ec.(THANK GOD!!) in middle school, instead of wasting my time in Art-I'm a Scientist type, NO art skill-sniff sniff, ANYWAY, Home ec, teacher called it a hem gauge. They are very helpful in MANY aspects of life. Hubby uses one in his tool bag, Had to measure some VERY precise measurement when moving the BIG screen AGAIN and used one of my hem gauges? He loved it. That 1/4 inch seam looks like something that would let my machine EAT the fabric. Gonna give it a TRY b/c I am REALLY good at doing the Heimlich on that machine now. Love your videos, tip n tricks. Thank you for sharing.

[@Stacy-iu6ch]

Thanks Karen. Your skin does glow. I always enjoy your videos. So much info.

[@carlaatkins2619]

Love your tips and tricks. They are a great checklist for me to follow. 🎶💐💖

[@wilycat5290]

Excellent tips, as usual. Thanks for the video 😊 🇺🇲

[@saracyclesandsews]

Thank you for this video, very helpful. My early quilts had quite wonky seams and now I know to pay more attention and test the seams first. I would also like to say that this video has reignited my quilting mojo--I haven't touched my machine in a month but now I feel motivated to get back to a project and find those perfect 1/4" seams. 😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🎉🎉🎉 so wonderful to hear

[@kennywujek]

I just had the most successful (and consistently straight) day of sewing thanks to your tips!! Thank you so much. I’m actually looking forward to doing more piecing and not dreading it. Great videos! Thanks again

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Wow…so glad to hear

[@Piglady1983]

As usual, your information is presented in a simple & accurate way, to help us sew our very best. Thank you!! 🥰☕️

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you so much!

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

Thank you for this one for sure! I just bought a new Pfaff and for the LIFE of me I couldn't find the 1/4 in seam!!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad I could help!

[@wingif1976]

So thorough and super helpful. Thanks so much!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bfl4202]

Hi Karen..your videos are fantastic. Every video is a very informative for beginners or even someone who has been quilting for many years. Thank you for all the wonderful tips and tricks so helpful. Your videos are clear and you can tell you take extra measures to all angles of explaining different techiques. Bravo.

[@jacquiehlen697]

You are my go to person for all things quilting and sewing, you have encouraged me and made me feel I can do it. I dream of being with you on the cruise, but alas, enjoy! And we look forward to seeing the videos x

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@hankandmaggieroberts7177]

Thanks, Karen for this video. I had noticed in my piecing that there was a small fold at my seam and didn't know the cause! So will change my ironing. But I still am losing a 1/4" on my piecing. Using a layer cake, I cut 2 1/2" x10" strip length, 2 1/2 x 7 strip on the width, then sew contrasting strips to the 7" square. I always end up losing a 1/4" on one side! So frustrating. I just trim then all to the same size, but wish I could get it right. I've done with about 3 quilts now!

[@60nonie]

Very educative Karen. Thank you for sharing.♥️♥️♥️ 10:20

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janicewilkinson2783]

Thank you for this.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Thanks Karen, that 1/4” seam does make such a difference. I have to ask, what stitch length do you use for your piecing? 👍❤️😊

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Depends 2.0 for regular piecing. 2.5 for QAYG and binding

[@carmenbailey1560]

I’m having issues with my bias pieces puckering, even though I’m very careful not to pull and pressing not ironing. I’m personally. at wits end trying to figure out the cause.I’ve repeat the block twice 1st time at a 2.0 2sd at a 2.2. The block is a series of ( 9 )square in a square Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you, Karen.

[@user-ym8nn2nb7b]

Great explanations. Thx

[@tinakercher8768]

Looking good, Karen! I needed this video today, especially after acquiring a featherweight. Sewing a straight seam is challenging and getting the 1/4" is going to require some painter's tape!

[@elsafischer3247]

THANK YOU

[@kathymorgan8453]

Great info, thank you. Wonderful, clear graphics!

[@tammihackley4349]

Thanks for these hints! Really important!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you like them!

[@SuperDenise128]

Just found your channel. Have fun on your cruise! Great video!

[@moragpotter4609]

A great video! 😍 Looks like you might be visiting us here in Orkney on your cruise next year, I’ll give you a wave! 👋👋

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Kirkwall is our stop

[@moragpotter4609]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts - ooh, what date? I’ll try to be in town when the boat is in! 😉. Mind you, I expect you’ll be off on a guided tour, either on foot or by bus.

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Found this video very informative 🤗

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad you liked it!!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

This is something I have struggled with

[@skylark5789]

love you! you always bring it !

[@carolynthomas4527]

Thanks for such a good video!

[@jennifernelson9735]

I continue to learn so much from you! Thank you!!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

You are so welcome!

[@karen-zb7pu]

Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you

[@sherriejohnson508]

Looking forward to seeing this thank you for sharing

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Hope you like it!

[@jenniferr.2122]

Thanks for the tape idea

[@kathy2466]

I have been seeing a lot of KZbin ads about a magnetic seam guide. Would this a worthwhile purchase?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They are not thinking about quilters so much as sewist’s as the ¼” is so close to the feed dogs

[@affieellis]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@tara44789]

How I achieved a scant quarter inch... the seam thread on the 1/4 inch line. I used my juki 1/4 inch foot which was a tad wide beyond 1/4. Then I used my single stitch needle plate. I measured and figured the exact number, move needle on Juki Hzl to 4.0. Thank you for your video. Helped get me there. My standard needle position is 3.4. Also I have a template that shows scan quarter inch line I bought on Amazon. I'm making a sampler quilt with many different blocks. So scant was vital. I stuck a sticker on my sewing machine that gives me the exact number to move my needle position to scant from default position.

[@elizabethrukminiishii7459]

Wow! This was so informative! Thank you so much!😃🤗

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annebrasher302]

Thank you

[@helenmorgan4003]

Thankyou Karen, I always have trouble with my seams when sewing long strips 😢 think I must slow down and allow myself more time. I often make charity quilts using jelly rolls so make them simple patterns and usually time pressures make me sew faster than I should.😅 ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I finally slowed down and find that I enjoy it more

[@Stacy-iu6ch]

Me too. Slow down and enjoy the process. I’m more pleased with results instead of embarrassed by my skills.

[@mojosbigsticks]

Hmm, Southampton's only four hours by train... Tempting!

[@VickiKolman]

One you didnt' mention... check needle position. I just realized that a batch of squares came out a different size that other batches even though they are the same strip piece design. I realized that I made them on different machines, but I have my 1/4" marked well on both. The issue? Apparently on one machine I had moved the needle over when doing a decorative stitch and forgot to put it back to center. It wasn't off enough to be super noticeable until I tried to figure out why the identical strip tube blocks came out slightly different. My smaller less expensive machine always recenters after the machine is turned off... my new better machine has a dial and does not reset and I didn't think of it.

[@bellemeri8155]

So important! I learned that the hard way. My machine defaults to a left needle position with the markings on the throat plate made accordingly. I have to manually adjust the needle to use my 1/4-inch foot properly. I've broken more needles by forgetting to move the needle.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That’s another reason why I always start with a practice piece. I always forget to adjust my stitch length 🙄

[@elizabethamis9376]

❤👍from Somerset UK

[@rangertuck9158]

Can you do a video about using silk ties, silk saris or silk scraps?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Sorry, not in my wheel house

[@diannecass880]

One of the primary reasons the seam needs checked for each project is the thread thickness. the rollover of the seam when pressed is affected by the thread. Also the type of fabric, again thickness and fabric prep . All are subtle, but added together can make the difference of struggling to keep seams straight or not! Try to check your complete block size across the middle in 2 or 3 places, rather than just the middle one. oh and when looking at your ruler, include the lines. I hope this helps. 🤗💚

[@curmudgeon66]

Hi Karen; I’m a new subscriber to your KZbin channel, and relatively new to quilting. My fiber arts history is being a handweaver, I even have a weaving KZbin channel, but that is not why I am commenting on this video. Your tips in this video are helpful, but do not quite satisfy my curiosity on quarter inch seams. I also am aware that you are a Canadian, so I suspect you must be familiar with this. My wife and I recently purchased a new sewing machine, Husqvarna 95Q, it has a great feature of a laser light to help line up the distance from the needle. BUT Husqvarna is a Swedish company, and everything is in metric. When using the laser light as a guide for making quarter inch seams, what would you use. One quarter inch is 6.35 mm, I can adjust the laser line in 1 mm increments. Thinking along these lines, what seam allowance is common in metric countries, like Canada, when doing quilting using metric rather than imperial measurements?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

We use imperial

[@dia9491]

I have had a lot of issues with my quarter inch seam lately. I’m using a different machine than I first learned on. I think I’m going to move the needle position after watching this video because I think that’s why I’m off.

[@lindaliang3825]

I had sewn my quilt up with 1/4" seams and then took it to a seamstress, who would quilt the top on a long arm machine. She told me I had to re-do the entire quilt top because she couldn't use the long arm machine on the quilt top, she needed 1/2" seams so that the seams wouldn't split.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That’s odd

[@suehudson7777]

What stitch length were you using? I know I have to check to make mine 2.0 or smaller. A longer stitch length may allow the seam to look like it is pulling apart when the top is stretched on a long arm machine. (And with a 1/4" seam your batting may show.) Somewhere on my quilting journey I was taught the smaller the square, the shorter the stitch length should be so they don't come apart. If you used a shorter stitch - find another long armer !

[@janolson4579]

1. How do you know your tape strip is straight 2. At the end of the stitching where there is no guide, how do I keep it from veering off? Thank you for the video...good info!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I use a a pointy thing…sometimes it’s a stiletto, a stitch ripper or just a screwdriver

[@Dialogueisimportant7813]

I love your videos. Thank you!!! I am new to quilting. I struggle with precut pieces that have a pinked edge. I cannot seem to get my seams correct..

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

They look easy but are actually quite challenging as you have found

[@cherylmount]

Thank you for sharing your info. I am a garment sewer. I notice they have quilting machines for sewing. Everyone raves the stitch is accurate. If you want to do pieced tops should we invest in a quilting machine?

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Your current machine is fine if you like it

[@jojomomster3772]

I would say no. I have machine that is a finesse garment machine. A vintage Janome combi. It’s not my favourite for piecing but I can make it work. I prefer to use my ‘too clever by half’ babylock computer for piecing as it prefers to drive straight but I would not buy a machine for piecing. I have a ledge on a Riley Blake Seams So Easy. I measure, tape, check, adjust, check until I have the right result. I have some 1” 4” strips that when pressed open come out to 11/2” wide I know my ledge is in the right place. Once it’s set like that I like to leave it and use my other machine for the non-piecing sewing.