luvrazz

I am a leftie and pin from the left... If you are using a 1/4 inch foot with a guide the pin will get in the way sooner than if pinned from the right. Don't forget us lefties are living in a right handed world so we have a lot of obstacles to overcome...

kristakz

I pin with the head of the pin on the left - how I was taught by mother way back. Head on the left, and cross the seam with the entry and exit points. Of course, she's left-handed (I'm right). But I think, based on responses I've seen here, that the majority who learned to sew clothing were taught to pin left-to-right, regardless of handedness. In reality, I seldom pin. But when I do it makes sense to me to keep the pins on the left - I can pin the bulk of the fabric without worrying about trying to cross that little 1/4" seam - and then the pins are completely out of the way of the needle.

MarthaT

My sister is left-handed and I am right-handed. We do not pin for each other! Yes, you are pinning the left-handed way and I give you permission to continue. :-)

ghquilter53

Just my opinion, but I think it's a left-handed thing.....and right for you.

psychonurse

I also pin like you and I am left handed. At least we are all in our Right Mind.

Amythyst02

I just don't think there is a "right" way or "wrong" way, I think whatever is comfortable for you is the "right" way.

linbails

I pin wrong too ! I'm right handed and I'm not going to change it… lol whatever is comfortable for you is best

lfletcher

I do think it's because you are a leftie, but if it works for you, I would stay with it. I have a friend that pins parallel to the fabric and it seems so weird to me, but it works for her.

GrannieAnnie

Just one more of the quilt police (sewing police) notions that people take seriously.

GrannieAnnie

You pin right--------------there is no wrong!