This allows you to pin fabrics without lifting them. They have glass heads so they are iron safe.įork pins have two shafts connected by a turned up end. Sharp and thin, they are ideally suited for dress making applications where fine fabrics are being used. Marbled Glass Head Pins are a little shorter and finer than the quilting pins. They have glass heads so they can be ironed. Two sizes are available, fine and extra fine. Patchwork pins have very fine points for use on the most delicate fabrics like silks and satins. Clover quilting needles are available in two shaft sizes, fine for more delicate fabrics and regular for heavier fabrics. They are longer than many straight pins so they can penetrate several layers of fabric and stay in place. Quilting pins have a fine point and a smooth shaft to make them fabric friendly. The small 3/4″ size allows detailed work when many pins are required and space is limited. The sharp, tapered point prevents damage to your fabric. These little gems are perfect for applying appliqués, trims, beads, or sequins to your project. 2506)– Same acute point but a little stronger and longer shaft for multiple layers of heavier fabrics. 2505)– Thin shaft and acute point for fine fabrics like silk osatinįlower Head Pins Boxed (Art No. 2510) – Very fine shaft and acute point for delicate fabrics.įlower Head Pins 0.55 mm (Art No. These pins come in three different diameters to provide strength without stressing your fabric.įlower Head Pins 0.45 mm (Art No. The heads are not iron proof so keep them away from the heat. You can also lay rulers flat on them when marking or cutting. It is especially well suited for pinning lace, eyelets or loose woven embellishments to fabric because the head will not slip through enlarged openings. That makes it both easy to see and manipulate. The defining feature is a large flat head. Taking the time to identify that pin is well worth it and will always help take you to your sewing happy place. For each of these applications there is a “best” straight pin design that will give us the best results. Over time several styles of pins have evolved to satisfy the specific demands all of these different applications. What does it do? – We use straight pins to hold patterns in place, bind fabric pieces, hold seams together, anchor trims, beads or other embellishments in place and even block knitted products. Dull, bent or corroded (really old) needles damage our fabric and test our patience. The extra-sharp category also exists for special needs. Needless to say it should be clean and sharp. Points – This is the business end of the pin.

If you’re planning on ironing over your pins it’s a good idea to verify their heat resistance before using them. Each provides specific advantages so pick the one that best suits your needs.

We have tiny metal heads, plastic heads, glass heads, and flat heads. That’s the handle that allows us to effectively manipulate the pins. Pin heads – The pin heads are very important. For appliqué, on the other hand, we can (and should) get away with shorter pins. If we’re pinning several layers of fabric together as in quilting or pinning large seam allowances we’ll need to use longer pins. If our pins are buckling as we insert them though, it’s probably a sign that we need to go to a heavier shaft. Size – As with sewing machine needles, we should always use the finest needle possible to be the least intrusive with our fine fabrics. There are also a few overarching principles that apply to any pin style selection. Taking the time to identify that “most perfect” pin for each application can make all of the difference in our finished work. The design features of each style straight pin makes one more suitable than another for any particular application. And there are many different styles and sizes of pins to choose from. We need to find the best pin for the application. And despite all the time spent identifying patterns, designs, fabrics and threads we are still not done. So how do we hold all of those little fabric gems we’ve cut in the perfect position while we apply our stitches? Devilishly detailed and sharp little pins, that’s how. And we go through great effort to make each component piece precisely perfect. And then after all of that it’s the details of measuring, marking and cutting our fabric to create those fabulous fashion, elegant heirloom, quintessential quilt or curiously clever craft projects. The same amount of time is spent finding the most fabulous fabric (and no, it’s not in your stash) and some awesome thread. We spend hours selecting a delicious design or the perfect pattern. Isn’t that what they say? How can that possibly apply to us? Just think about what we do when we sew. What are they? – The devil is in the details.

Clover flat head pins