Beware cheap straight pins
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
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FYI - Clover's flower pins say "Head is not heat resistant. Do not apply iron directly." Considering that I generally keep my iron at a hot setting (cotton/linen), I wouldn't want to use any plastic headed pin.
Here is a link to Clover's line of glass head pins. My preferred pins are the Clover patchwork extra fine (40 mm). If I use the longer ones ("quilting" pins), I stick myself too much. http://www.clover-usa.com/search?q=g...y=0&t=products (first page only)
Here is a link to Clover's line of glass head pins. My preferred pins are the Clover patchwork extra fine (40 mm). If I use the longer ones ("quilting" pins), I stick myself too much. http://www.clover-usa.com/search?q=g...y=0&t=products (first page only)
Last edited by peaceandjoy; 03-26-2013 at 03:17 PM.
#34
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Western New York
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I purchased a box of 300 pins about a month ago, made by a known company. When I tried to use them they wouldn't go through the fabric. I e-mailed the company, thinking that maybe it was a bad batch. They sent replacements and I couldn't believe they were the same way. I gave up. Now I have 600 flower top pins that won't go through butter. Will not purchase this brand again, needless to say.
#35
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: The Finger Lakes of upstate NY
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Most pins - Clover's flower head ones included - come in different thicknesses to address different jobs. A thick pin, meant for heavy fabrics, wouldn't work well on lighter fabrics. The flower head ones are supposed to go through the machine easier, but aren't we all taught that we really shouldn't be sewing over them anyhow? Whatever, lol. For those who like them, just be sure to get the finer ones. But also remember, there are lots of manufacturers of the flower head ones, too.
Another brand I've seen recommended is Iris. I didn't like those at all. Like many things, we've all got our preferences.
Another brand I've seen recommended is Iris. I didn't like those at all. Like many things, we've all got our preferences.
#38
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Posts: 64
Flowers and Butterfly's do make me smile though!
#39
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Rockwall, Texas
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Me too! I thought I was the only one. But remember the old diaper pin trick? Stick them in a bar of Ivory soap!
#40
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Englewood, CO
Posts: 531
These are my favorite as well!
I had used some flower head pins a few weeks ago and forgot they weren't my glass head ones. Needless to say, I ironed over the top on one. The flower part melted and came off on the bottom of my iron. Ya, those have been 'put away'.
I had used some flower head pins a few weeks ago and forgot they weren't my glass head ones. Needless to say, I ironed over the top on one. The flower part melted and came off on the bottom of my iron. Ya, those have been 'put away'.
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