Termi

Hi, just wondering what the difference is between silk pins and others. I would like pins that glide through the fabric effortlessly. Aren't they all made of the same metal, steel? Thanks so much!

Pat M.

They are usually used for dressmaking, thinner and sharper. I use them to hold things together when
sewing.

lizzyq

I don't know if the metal is the same as other pins, but silk pins are the best! They slide in beautifully through several thicknesses or just two layers. Do give them a try.

QuiltnNan

I use them almost exclusively. They are shorter, though, so sometimes I use a different, longer pin.

JoanneS

I use them when I want to be able to sew over pins. They so thin that the needle just glides over them.

Tink's Mom

The silk pins never snag on your fabric...they seem to have a sharper point...I prefer these over many others.
The only complaint I might have would be that they seem to bend a bit easier.

BETTY62

Thank you for asking this question. Sounds like I need to buy some silk pin.

mucky

i like to use the long pins with the colored flower or butterfly on the end. I find they glide through the fabric easier but of course if hit by the needle bend easier.

ywoodruff5

Originally silk pins were made so as not to damage the fine silk fabric when sewing. But I, too, use them for all my sewing, whenever possible, because they go through the fabric like a knife through butter.

ckcowl

silk pins are tiny- thin- and sharp
pins come in a vast assortment- from 3/4" long on up to 2 1/2+"
they can be very fine/thin or quite thick-heavy
silk pins are used often in hand applique-they are very small-