Normally when I use straight pins, if they leave holes, I can just use a puff of steam and they're gone. This time I have holes all over the place! Is there a certain brand of straight pins that are better than others? Or, could it be the material I'm using on this project.
Thanks. |
Sounds like the material might be the problem this time. I use the yellow glass head thin quilting pins & like you said a shot of steam usually takes care of any holes. I use the very fine silk pins for sewing over joined seams as my machine sews over them if necessary.
|
Originally Posted by donnajean
I use the yellow glass head thin quilting pins & . . . .
|
It sounds like it's the material this time. The newer materials are not of the same quality as we've had in the past. I used to used just any old pins and still do most of the time. I have recently purchased the tiny applique pins. I also plan on getting some of the fine silk pins that are very fine and have sharp tips.
Have you tried to spray a bit of just water and then steam iron? Keep us updated on any different attempts with this project. Pam M |
Thanks everyone! Hopefully JoAnn's will have the glass pins suggested, if not I'll definitely have to order some.
PamM, thanks for the tip...worked like a charm! |
I like to use flower head pins best.
|
Originally Posted by Country1
I like to use flower head pins best.
|
I love the Clover extra fine patchwork pins...they are in a plastic type holder and come with the purple and yellow pins. They are so easy to sew over. The Iris extra fine silk pins are also lovely. I also use the short Iris extra fine applique pins and am very happy with them.
|
I found my favorite pins by accident. I found some with buttons on the end. I purchased them to put in a gift pin cushion just for show. I discovered that they are BUTTAH even on batiks, which I usually have a bit of trouble pinning. I found them in the sewing notions section of JoAnns. Not in the quilt section.
|
As a sewer of girls clothing before I became a quilter. I always use silk pins, they are very thin and go in smoothly, make no holes, are not as long as quilting pins. I use them for lining up seams and blocks.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:57 AM. |