Machine Sewing Leather Magnetic Bookmarks

[Boake]

Machine Sewing Leather Magnetic Bookmarks. I have a small woodworking business that produce wooden bookmarks and now have an interest in making Leather Magnetic Bookmarks using a sewing machine vs. hand stich. I don't have a sewing machine yet but will purchase the best machine for this project. My concern is sewing around the round magnets since most machines are metal. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance!

 

Edited February 26 by Northmount
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Machine Sewing Leather Magnetic Bookmarks. I have a small woodworking business that produce wooden bookmarks and now have an interest in making Leather Magnetic Bookmarks using a sewing machine vs. hand stich. I don't have a sewing machine yet but will purchase the best machine for this project. My concern is sewing around the round magnets since most machines are metal. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance!

When you're going to try machine stitching close around magnets or any other non-stichable material, the walking foot (or presser foot) will hit the magnet. If the magnet is not too thick this might work, otherwise you're in for bumpy ride.
I'd suggest to cut your leather large enough (or choose your magnets small enough) so that they stay out of the way of the machine's feet. First glue the magnets inside the leather parts, then stitch around.

Having magnetism around a sewing machine isn't much of a problem; there are magnetic edge guides you can stick to the plate to assist you. Unless the magnet is very strong, a triple transport machine shouldn't have much problems dragging it along; you might need to put in some extra effort in guiding the leather to accomplish a nice stitching line.

Edited February 26 by Northmount
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[Northmount]

18 hours ago, Boake said:

Machine Sewing Leather Magnetic Bookmarks.

Moved your post to leather sewing machines.  Also fixed up your profile and posted question.

[Wizcrafts]

19 hours ago, Boake said:

My concern is sewing around the round magnets since most machines are metal. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.

I sew around round magnets when we make phone cases and other items with magnetic closures. The trick it to attach a single toe presser foot that presses on the outside of the stitch line, not one that goes on top of or right next to the magnet. In our case, we use a right toe foot and allow sufficient clearance on the project to keep the foot on the leather. It can be trimmed afterward.

One reason to not have the presser foot come down on a magnet is that the magnet might crack from the impact.

[eblanche]

I also sew hems with magnets to the left/right on fabric. I use a zipper foot with a narrow side allowing enough clearance for little/no effect of the magnet. I use n52 magnets which are fairly high powered.

To make things easier, use aluminum (hardened??) needle plate. My most common issues are the magnet sticking on metal AFTER it has already been sewn and is behind the needle/machine or the magnet sticking on the needle plate (before or after), which might require precise hand/material feed to ensure you maintain proper stitch size in all holes until the magnet has passed.

Honestly, I find that higher speed works to my advantage, however, if you can manipulate the feed vs magnet, then no problem, at all.

As Wizcrafts mentioned, some magnets can be quite fragile'.

Edited February 27 by eblanche