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From: mozeyrn
Date: 12-02-2005, 01:35 PM (1 of 7)
Hi all. I'm getting confused with all the different types of pins - dressmaker, ball point, etc.  I know knits need a different kind of pin than cotton but is there a general type of pin that works with most fabric? Thank you for any help.
- Maureen.
Learning something new with every stitch!! Kenmore 16231000 |
User: mozeyrn
Member since: 11-29-2005 Total posts: 349 |
From: paroper
Date: 12-02-2005, 02:31 PM (2 of 7)
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I knew that there would almost have to be this discussion after the one on needles and thread. I like IBC Glass Head Applique Pins (sharp) Super Fine for use in satins and finer fabrics. They are so thin that they fall out of "normal fabrics" but they don't often leave markes in finer fabrics. At $7.95 a pack, I keep them hidden. They are also glass head pins 1 3/8 inches in length and .50mm in width with a steel shaft. For general sewing, I've become passionate about Nifty Notions' Quilting pins. They are 1 3/4 inches long and very smooth. They seldom drag or in the fabric which coupled with the length makes them very nice for general sewing. I use them on almost everything. They run around $5.95 for a box of 250 .60mm pins but they don't seem to bend often and I'll use them for many many months before having to purchase more. (I do sew over my pins so that is where I loose most of the pins that I damage.) They do not often shatter with a direct needle hit, they tend to bend if they suffer a direct hit. I've had them in fabrics for several years and never had them rust. I usually buy these in sewing machine shops and where fine quilting supplies are sold. I have tried the Dritz version but I can tell them apart even if they are mixed together. The Dritz pins are $3.75 for 175 These are Nickele plated steel. They just don't feel or slide the same as the Nifty pins. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: bunzino
Date: 12-02-2005, 09:43 PM (3 of 7)
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If you can, get glass head pins bec the plastic heads can melt when ironed!! nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 12-02-2005, 11:49 PM (4 of 7)
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Always use the glassheaded Nifty pins....and I use the 'gold' colored safty pins for quilting. They're nice and sharo and easy to see on all fabrics.
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 12-03-2005, 01:25 PM (5 of 7)
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I've started quilting in the past couple of years and like the long fine glass head pins (1 3/8"). They are easy to put into the fabric when I need to pin to assemble my blocks. But the fine pins bend easy, so I use thicker pins when sewing heavy fabrics. Years ago I used to sew some of my clothes using knits. For those I used glass head ball point pins as they usually pass though the knits without piercing the yarns. Lately I have bought some of the flat head pins. I haven't tried them yet but I was at a demo of sewing notions and the demonstrator mentioned that she uses the flat head pins to pin her patterns and then uses a ruler and rotary cutter to cut the straight edges. The flat head pins don't bother the placement of the ruler. I plan on trying that some day. Also, I never sew over pins. I always remove them before they get to the needle. Once I accidently sewed over a pin - didn't notice it so didn't take it out - and had the needle break. The piece when flying and if I hadn't had glasses, I could have lost an eye. Another reason is I paid enough for my machine that I'm not taking any chances of doing damage. TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: Skye
Date: 12-03-2005, 09:48 PM (6 of 7)
| there was an article on pins in the August/September Threads magazine (number 120) Made interesting reading. Also a good article on taking a pattern from RTW |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 12-05-2005, 04:39 PM (7 of 7)
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I was a glass head pin person, until I met up with the flat head pins that look like little flowers. Being a gardener too, my heart melted, and that's all I use almost. But are they hard to find here! I like the length of them and the fact that they lay flat, easy to sew along side of and really easy to cut with the rotary cutter and quilting ruler on top. Glass head pins don't let the ruler lay flat at all.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
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