Sewing Clothes: Using a magnetic seam guide

[@joane8651]

You are a great teacher, Vanessa. I wouldn't be the quilter/sewist today if not for you, wishing you the best.

[@suzisaintjames]

If you are worried about your electronic machine, stick down a piece of painter's tape and draw a line. Or cut an old credit card or hotel key into several pieces. Stack the pieces to give a good "wall" to keep your fabric in line. Accuracy matters. 👍. 💝☀🌵

[@bernadineschacht8175]

Very nice. Thank you. Sewing straight seams is one of the bugaboos of sewing.

[@maplelassuk]

An excellent tip to line up under the foot slit, and measure, thanks Vanessa! I love mine but use the guidelines, so this is a great help for me and my granddaughters! 👏😊

[@vanshellable]

I bought one of these little gems, nice to see your tutorial on using it properly!

[@sewgatormomm]

Thank you! I have wanted to use one of these for years, but only used the dreaded sticky notes, because I was told “you can’t use a magnet on a computerized machine”. I should have done my own research. Always question authority, lol. Can’t wait to get one of these!

[@mjsews]

Here's a little tip for removing this type of magnetic seam guide... Slip your fingertip under that little flange on the longer arm and you can pop the guide straight up to release it - this lets you remove the guide without having to slide it. This method works especially well for all metal vintage machines and helps avoid scratches. Thanks for the very helpful instructions on how to place the guide accurately! You always explain things so clearly. :-)

[@pdelmercado]

You are an awesome teacher. I learn so much from you, thanks for your help.

[@MrsLeBlanc14]

OMG. I need one of these in my life. I’m always struggling with that 😂❤️

[@arlenemurphy804]

Just got two and looking forward to trying it.. great video

[@brentfraunfelder892]

Thankyou for the tutorial, this was very helpful and explained perfectly. I'm going to get one for my janome.

[@shellybrower4103]

Great Video!! You are an AMAZING teacher....Learn so much from your videos...Always looking forward to them!!!!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thanks!

[@riokewilliams955]

You're just amazing Vanessa...... Welldone. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolyncoppola974]

Excellent! Thank you so much! I always sew crooked!!! LOL. It always looks like I was sewing drunk! But its just my seems so I really don’t care - but on the other hand I am still learning and want to do things the right way and be accurate. Thank you so much, will definitely get a magnetic stitch guide! Also, going to check out that pattern! Thanks again, God Bless you!

[@stephaniehollan1171]

You are a genius Vanessa!! Such a great teacher!!!

[@averybell4273]

Thankyou Vanessa I have been looking for a video that confirmed thst the needle placement voided the use of the lines.

[@judysanders4365]

I think of seam width instructions as more like suggestions and just try to keep my seams straight.

[@keleeshamarley7178]

Good morning Vanessa, thank you very much for this tutorial. I needed to get a better understanding. Can’t wait to make the Michelle top!

[@kathryncastanares525]

Tfs! I never thought about how i tend to stare at my needle as i sew as if its the needle sewing my stitches crooked.lil reminds of when i was growing up i would look at the ground as i walked and wondered why i was so clumsy.hahaha. thank you so much!

[@janellisgriffiths3582]

Brilliant tool very explanatory, thank you so much love your channel

[@annecain3301]

Hi thank you for sharing. I bought 2 magnetic guides. Unfortunately It cannot be used on my Husqvarna machine as the metal feet attract the guide. It is fine on my daughter’s Brother machine and a friend’s Janome. Kindest regards.

[@jellyacc]

Dress turned out cute! it suits your new haircut

[@ShirleyDeeDesigns]

I like your haircut. Super cute!

[@gloriabrown5591]

Thank you!! I need one of these!

[@angelblohm2171]

I had to stop using mine. When I used it on my Brother, I heard noises from inside the machine. Eventually I realized the super strong magnet was pulling the parts inside upwards. It quit when I stopped using it

[@charlenemartin4640]

Great tip...enjoy your videos...hello from Alaska

[@user-oh6ii3cy8e]

Hello and thanks. I'm wondering if the magnet will have any effect on computerized machines?

[@budoneof15]

Kyran McCormack great question?

[@nancyjegnew9805]

Yes it will. Don't use on a computerized machine.

[@kathytincler2446]

@@nancyjegnew9805 - Evelyn Fabrie. She said according to experts she researched on this that it does NOT have any effect on computerized machines. Watch to the end :D

[@nancyjegnew9805]

That wasn't my experience it messed with my mom's and it cost alot to fix and it wasn't ever the same again.

[@user-oh6ii3cy8e]

@@nancyjegnew9805 Thanks Nancy. I asked because when I bought my expensive machine they told me to be careful about not putting anything magnetic on/near it - even magnetic pin container.

[@marianwareham7470]

Love your videos, will you be doing anything about making easy fitting pants?

[@baharcahobi]

Paylaşım için teşekkürler.

[@lindacusick1156]

I was told a long time ago the needle knows what it is doing.

[@LehAoi]

When I use this tool the stitches becomes unregulated. It looks like the magnet pulls the bobbin case.

[@kathytincler2446]

Hers looked just fine though. I've ordered one of these tools & will be on the lookout for that! Mine bobbin case seems super snug & of course plastic bobbin. :D

[@christinablock4282]

Thank you!

[@susannebender-constantino7692]

How do you see a circle seam or an arch seam, with this? Thank you!

[@Jen-tz5gb]

Hi Vanessa! I have a Juki like you....you use these seam guides with that too? Just checking!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Yup!

[@monikal.3829]

Hello, my sewing maschine is a HUSQVARNA and the metal plate is too small for this little gem. I bought a similar in Germany, it looks like yours. It does not work because the metal plate is too small. Too much plastic at the plate, what a pity:-((( Greetings from Germany

[@francineshea4723]

I am embarrassed. I actually was going to pass on this video from the title. I thought why make this video as you just have to place it on the correct line. I was not aware some machines don’t have the numeral markings along with the lines. I also didn’t think of the changes needed not using the center point. Good video. Thanks

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Glad you stuck around and watched it! :)