pin problems
#11
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#12
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
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I agree with Maniac - invest in good quality pins. My mom gave me some she got at a yard sale (so I don't know what brand they are) and they're awful. It's like they're covered in microscopic slivers or sandpaper or something - they feel like they grab at the fabric.
My advise is whatever style of pin you do get, make sure they're nickel-plated. They are rust-proof and glide through fabric like a hot knife through butter.
My advise is whatever style of pin you do get, make sure they're nickel-plated. They are rust-proof and glide through fabric like a hot knife through butter.
#13
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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I use these all the time also! they are thin and long but works well with many layers of fabric.
#14
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
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The pin heads do different sizes so find the finest you can. I have had a wrist problem including thumb and I found them. Difficult to hold. If you have any small clamps try them below the seam and don't pull out until you are as close as possible to the seam. If you can put a pin in but have problem removing try a pair of pliers and grip just below the pin head.
Sorry for your injury. I hand stitched my avatar after a wrist operation and called it therapy.
Sorry for your injury. I hand stitched my avatar after a wrist operation and called it therapy.
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