SewTites Side Leaders

[@theresadavy3542]

It took me two years and I am finally going to make these leaders! Thank you Adam for the instructions.

[@mid-centurymoderngirl8271]

I LOVE my Maven!!!! Just ordered the Sew Tite Magnets!! Thank you!!! Just found your videos and they are awesome!! I've learned SEW MUCH!! Thank you!

[@skiutah461]

I loved this video and have already made the leaders. I have to ask, what is the pattern of the blue and cream color quilt that you have hanging up in the background? PS. LOVE my new Laurastar. Thanks for your help! ❤

[@susanmercier613]

I made these when I first saw them on your machine and absolutely love them! I added the magnums to the front leader (quilt top bottom) by sewing the metal part into the seam, so now when I load my quilt top, it’s so quick and easy. No pins, no blood!!

[@adamsewfun.]

We were just talking about this today. I didn’t think of that.

[@susanmercier613]

@@adamsewfun. - I’ll see if I can post a picture on instagram or fb. I use zippers, but I put an extension on my leaders so I can either sew, pin, or use red snappers to attach backing, and quilt top bottom to the frame. I prefer to sew, because I inevitably poke my fingers and bleed 😖. I put the magnum row in for the bottom of the quilt and it makes it so quick and easy to load, and release when you get to the bottom row.

[@ChrisQuilts]

Thank you from one of those demanding people. I appreciate your taking the time to do this and for linking to Barb and the Sew Tites blog post.

[@staciejones9433]

I just ordered the magnets for my studio 2 frame a few days ago, then came across this video today. Such a great idea to use the magnets on the side too! Thank you for sharing!

[@shelleydurbak4334]

I bought some SewTites at the Paducah Quilt show, and used the ASF10 discount!

[@charlenepeabody2453]

Love your quilt

[@robinduncan6875]

These are great. I have already ordered the magnets and can’t wait to get them! Your explanations are clear and I love your style. Just got my Amara going yesterday so really enjoying your wisdom!! PS Thx for the discount code.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Another fun video for me to watch while I hand quilt! I hope you have a peaceful week ahead! I have been busy filming for our channel. I just want you to know that I very much enjoy your content. Thank you for sharing this video and for your expertise.

[@wile1959]

I was just watching you on this video one day and there you were the next day at Cupcake Quilts in Houston.

[@dennisedavis8459]

Omg. This is the best. Tk you for taking the time to show us how simple it is to make these leaders. I was definitely making it complicated!

[@joyabbott9031]

Thanks for this video, so much better than pinning. I ordered the magnets and got the discount! Yay! glad you get a bit of it, too...👍❤️ Now, on to making my own magnet leaders.

[@Mortisha2126]

Fantastic tutorial ! Always fun to watching your videos 😊

[@jillie62]

THANKYOU for the video!! Love these...ordered another set of magnets.

[@rq3980]

Brilliant!! Thank you! Love your fabric.

[@mlissa1967]

I love your videos Adam! You keep doing you, because that is what makes you so amazing!

[@JanetLicariQuilts]

Very easy to make...great tutorial Adam!

[@karengarcia4445]

Just so you know...😉 cover the plywood with heavy duty foil. Two layers and overlap the edges of the bottom with the top. Then use two layers of cotton batting and then your fabric. The foil will stop the steam from warping the wood.

[@adamsewfun.]

I'm going to have to try this. Thanks for the tip!

[@SuePeifer]

Thanks so much for all your videos. Just watching this for the first time. I have a suggestion, you could use a zipper foot on your sewing machine instead of a regular one. That would enable the needle to get closer to the magnet.

[@adamsewfun.]

Very true

[@carolynlfarlow3635]

hahaha, I just recently made the other type of leader that you used with pins....I like this!

[@judistern2624]

thanks, I made them after I saw your video, going to make them better now! thanks

[@ellenkarr645]

You didn't show the leaders on your frame. I need to see that

[@kristinaleslie4771]

I made my side leaders and love them. Thank You 😍. Just watched the new Magnums for loading leaders. Might your discount apply to those too?

[@jadm222]

Yup, anything from SewTites.com ASF10 will get you a 15% discount.

[@JuliePettyjohn]

Why did you double roll one side at the end? Couldn't you use it sewn in once? Just a little confused about that; sorry. I sewed in bottoms of Sew Tites on my leader and put magnets down on my quilt top when I load the bottom of the quilt top.

[@adamsewfun.]

I wanted a larger lip to grab on. You can do it however you would like though.

[@susanhilley1000]

You are hilarious! Love that you are yourself! Love the quilt behind you! Is there a pattern?

[@adamsewfun.]

It’s Open Skies, I think it’s available at Connecting Threads.

[@fondasarff9701]

Excuse me but how do you do any length adjustments? I don't quilt only one width of quilt.

[@WacoRNF]

Try using the Clover Hot Ruler and Hemmer to iron those edges :)

[@kimandrews9734]

I made some similar except I don’t use the magnets. I saw some on a video from Handiquilter South Africa. She just pinned them to whatever she was quilting with the HQ pearl top pins.

[@adamsewfun.]

That’s what I used to use. Either way, they both work great.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Watching again. I am trying to think of a way to do this without having to use the clamps that came with my frame. I don't do Facebook so can't watch her video I think.

[@adamsewfun.]

If you didn't want to use the clamps at all, you might be able to to make one long strip. Then use the magnets on one end and another magnet on the frame to hold it tight.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@adamsewfun. That is a good idea!!. I watched a video where a person used Velcro strips and I am thinking of a way to do that too.

[@lindasmith3502]

Thank you. I’m going to try them

[@catebeckstein2898]

Did that post?n use the zipper foot for the channel

[@almarosagonzalez7740]

Good morning Mr. Adam I have a question to ask you I need How to make a folder for the record of what I do how can I do it what video do you recommend please I need your help thanks

[@adamsewfun.]

Not sure what you are asking, I’m sorry.

[@shanabanana3800]

I use manilla folder for the hot hemmer!

[@koleson5049]

Enjoyed the video! It looks like your machine takes standard feet that fit industrials. Have you tried other feet like a Teflon foot? In a set of feet I got for my Juki industrial I got a Teflon zipper foot that would work great in this situation.

[@adamsewfun.]

I bet that would be fantastic. I just don’t have a lot of feet for this straight stitch machine. I have them all for my Bernina but that is put away at the moment.

[@louiseah7662]

I’m not a pinner, but I am a presser 👍😊, looks so good after a good press

[@grahamfarrar1153]

I bought the magnets ages ago to make them . I must do it . Love the quilt on the wall . Is their a pattern for it . 🤓

[@adamsewfun.]

It’s called Open Skies and it’s a BOM from Connecting Threads but I believe it’s sold out.

[@sprklhair]

Hey Adam, love videos! just wondering if you still use your "quick zip system". I'm considering buying them, just not sure how to get them on my leaders. I have an Innova and they duct taped the leaders on the bars. Oh and very sorry to hear about your dog. takes quite a while to get over that, if you ever really do.

[@adamsewfun.]

I do still love them and use them on almost every quilt. The only time I don't is when I want to put a top off-center of my back.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

Just to give you hard time I want you to know I have manila envelopes and use them and I am not nobody. ; ) Do you know if the magnets from the magnet hoops on an embroidery machine are as strong as the ones you are using? They seem to be thicker than the ones you are using. So maybe they would interfere with the machine movement. I have the hoop magnets so may try them first. Thank you!!

[@adamsewfun.]

I’m not sure, I haven’t worked with those magnets yet. I guess I need to do more embroidery.

[@lyndabuchholz1216]

@@adamsewfun. I checked and they are way too thick so will get in the way. I will order the other magnets.

[@MemoirsofaLongArmQuilter]

Hey Adam! Great video, I guess I will be making some side leaders, but bigger for my clamps.😊

[@gabrielleolivier1023]

Why couldn’t you bring the other end over and attach it to the magnet so it’s not grabbing the foot? You would of course have to take care to hold the fabric out of the way.

[@lsmerza]

Wow I love this idea. Thank you Adam Question how long do you cut the strips

[@adamsewfun.]

Just cut them WOF

[@lsmerza]

Thank you Adam your the best!

[@lindawilson9576]

What are these for????

[@patkelly4438]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jackiekneeland2145]

Finally made them.

[@judilucas8405]

Thanks made some today.

[@cynthiaradobenko955]

I just love you!💕🙏

[@kjorgenson9236]

so what do these do?

[@adamsewfun.]

I clap to the strap and use the magnet on my backing. It not only takes the clamp away from my quilt so the ruler base or machine won’t hit it, it also keeps the clamps working if the grey part breaks off.

[@roriemcfadden6097]

What are these side leaders used for?

[@jadm222]

To hold the sides of the quilt. Instead of clamping to my quilt, I clamp to the side leader. It brings the clamp away from the sides of the quilt and keeps the machine and ruler base from hitting the side clamps.

[@catebeckstein2898]

Use a zipper foot to sew that channel

[@adamsewfun.]

I would have but don’t have one for this machine.

[@GrampiesCorner]

Omg, the rambling really is distracting...lol

[@adamsewfun.]

Sorry, with my content you get the real me. There are plenty of other education opportunities around that might fit you better.

[@Ronibearable]

@@adamsewfun. WOW. Only true people will take the time to be honest with you and honesty helps you grow your channel Adam. I am sure that Joe was trying to offer some thoughtful perspective. Is your purpose truly to educate? If so, your viewer's opinions should matter. Relax brother.

[@adamsewfun.]

@@Ronibearable If someone had an issue with my teaching style, they can simply change the channel. The great thing about the internet, there’s something out there for everyone. There is no need for me to “relax” because I’m not bothered that someone thinks I ramble, I do. I was simply stating that people get what they get with me and if that’s not a good fit, there are probably other opportunities. As for my purpose to educate, that is my goal, which is why I devote my time and energy into this channel. This is all done on my own time, in my own studio, on my own equipment. I will never be able to be all things to all people, but I can be myself, and I’m true to myself in every video on this channel.