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    Old 10-13-2024, 02:00 PM
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    Does anyone have these? I am thinking of ordering these from Madam Sews. Sometimes I do seem to go a little crooked and thought this would help.
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    I bought one only to find out my machine plate is aluminum (not magnetic) so it won't work....
    I would test with a regular magnet first to see if it will hold on your machine.
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    Old 10-13-2024, 02:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by ElaineCovid
    I bought one only to find out my machine plate is aluminum (not magnetic) so it won't work....
    I would test with a regular magnet first to see if it will hold on your machine.

    I never thought of that. I will thank you.
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    Old 10-13-2024, 04:51 PM
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    I use a magnetic seam guide on my Featherweight, it works well. I don’t know if it is the same kind as the one you are referencing.
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    Old 10-13-2024, 05:11 PM
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    Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
    I use a magnetic seam guide on my Featherweight, it works well. I don’t know if it is the same kind as the one you are referencing.
    I sometimes use one on my FW and 301, I'm not sure it's the same one.
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    Old 10-13-2024, 05:50 PM
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    Be sure it is strong and won't move when sewing. The pretty colored ones I've tried have all been too weak. I use the solid metal one. It holds tight in place and takes effort to move it.
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    Old 10-13-2024, 08:54 PM
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    they also have tape with lines Jordans has shown it on her show
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    Old 10-14-2024, 01:42 AM
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    We have it. I don't use the magnetic guide, but I do use the ruler a lot to set my masking tape. (The magnetic guide is actually one of the strongest ones out there tho - I just prefer a longer guide.)
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    Old 10-14-2024, 03:13 AM
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    Mine sits in a drawer. I just use tape.
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    Old 10-14-2024, 03:31 AM
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    most machines come with a guide that screws into the bed. Look in your attachments before you buy something
    quilterj, are you watching your needle rather than the side of the foot? do you have a single needle plate rather than a wide needle hole plate? you can also use double sided tape to glue down old credit/key cards for a guide.
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