The SewTites Magnum Magnetic Sewing Pins are heavy-duty magnetic sewing pins designed for securing thick layers of fabric, batting, and quilt sandwiches without traditional pinning. SewTites Magnum are the largest version in the SewTites line — their powerful magnets hold securely through multiple layers, making them a popular tool for longarm quilters loading quilt sandwiches and sewists working with thick materials.
Product Details
- Type: Magnetic sewing pins — no sharp points, grip through fabric magnetically
- Size: Magnum — the largest SewTites size for maximum holding power through thick layers
- Use: Securing quilt sandwiches, fabric layers, patterns, and any sewing application where traditional pins are used
- Advantage: No pin holes, no risk of skipped stitches from pin contact, safe for hands
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do SewTites Magnum work?
- SewTites come in two pieces — a top and bottom magnetic disk. Place one piece on each side of the fabric layer you want to secure, and the magnets lock together through the fabric, holding it firmly without piercing. They can be slid along the fabric surface for repositioning.
- What is the advantage of Magnum over regular SewTites?
- The Magnum size has stronger magnets and a larger gripping surface — designed specifically for securing thicker materials including quilt sandwiches, multiple batting layers, and dense fabrics where smaller magnetic pins might not hold securely.
- Can SewTites Magnum be used for loading quilts on a longarm frame?
- Yes — many longarm quilters use SewTites to temporarily secure quilt backing, batting, and quilt top layers during loading before final pinning or basting. They can also be used to hold pattern templates and ruler guides in place during quilting.
- Are SewTites safe for my sewing machine?
- Remove SewTites before passing fabric under the presser foot. Like traditional pins, magnetic pins should not be sewn over. The advantage over traditional pins is that SewTites are safer to handle — no sharp points to prick fingers during repositioning.
- How many come in a package?
- Check the current product listing for the number of SewTites Magnum included per package. Typical packages include 10–20 pairs depending on size.
