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Computerised sewing machines and magnets??

WildAtlanticWay

Computerised sewing machines and magnets??
« on: December 01, 2018, 12:48:34 PM »
No idea where to post this question but I was wondering... I’ve got a new (very basic) computerised sewing machine with LCD screen and I remember years ago being told you mustn’t wave a magnet near to an LCD screen.
I have a magnetic pin cushion that usually sits just to the right of my machine and I’m now wondering if I need to move it away and stick with my homemade pin cushion instead?

Sorry if this seems a daft question.  :(

sewingj

Re: Computerised sewing machines and magnets??
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2018, 13:09:49 PM »
I can`t answer for certain but I have one of those magnetic seam guide gadgets and remember reading that it shouldn`t be used with a computerised machine

Becmon

Re: Computerised sewing machines and magnets??
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2018, 13:26:19 PM »
I’ve used one next to my computerized machine, no problems. I even set it on the machine by the pressure foot when I move over to use my serger.


Celia

Re: Computerised sewing machines and magnets??
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2018, 14:09:07 PM »
It’s fine now in fact some of the big embroidery machines work with magnets on the hoops, I might not use one next to one of the older first computerised machines or the ones that use floppy discs.

WildAtlanticWay

Re: Computerised sewing machines and magnets??
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2018, 23:25:12 PM »
Thanks everyone, you’ve put my mind at rest.