It is easy to scratch magnetic snaps if you have some machine sewing to do after they are inserted. All it takes is one drag across your machine plate to add a few scratches.
They sometimes aren't perfect to begin with and will get scratched a bit over time just from use, but if you are selling finished goods you will want to keep them in the best shape possible for your customer by not adding any additional imperfections.
To protect the snap cover it with a medium weight fabric scrap or batting scrap using two pins to hold the scrap in place while you finish sewing. This usually only needs to be done on the female snap half for the Curvy Clutch, Box Wallet, Business Card Wallet & Pyramid Pouch patterns (or any other project where the snap will pass over the machine plate).
Remember to make sure the pins won't get in the way of your machine needle...:0]
Great idea!! I posted a link to your tip on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tip-protect-a-magnetic-snap-from-scratches-while-sewing/2009/06/23/
--Anne
Posted by: Anne | June 23, 2009 at 06:38 PM