By:
Kari Lott
Pinning is an essential skill that everyone must know in order to sew. You need to find pins that work well for you. Some people like the small dressmaking pins with the flat metal heads, while some prefer the medium or large quilting pins with the round heads. Personally, I like the 1 ¾” quilting pins because they are large enough to grab quickly, and they all have bright yellow heads so they’re easy to see on your fabric or on the floor (and if you drop pins as easily as I do, these will be a lifesaver).
Any time you sew two pieces of fabric together, you should first pin them. This ensures that the fabric doesn't slide or become misaligned when sewing. If you take the time to pin properly, your sewing time will be reduced and your garment will come out looking clean and well put together. When you pin, make sure you are pinning perpendicular to where you want your seam. If the pin is straight, you can sew right over your pins and take them all out later. If they are not perpendicular or if one is not pinned completely straight, you either need to stop when sewing to take them out, or risk breaking your needle on a crooked pin. It is easier to take the time at the beginning to pin correctly than to risk frustration and setbacks when you are in the middle of sewing.
Pinning is an essential skill that everyone must know in order to sew. You need to find pins that work well for you. Some people like the small dressmaking pins with the flat metal heads, while some prefer the medium or large quilting pins with the round heads. Personally, I like the 1 ¾” quilting pins because they are large enough to grab quickly, and they all have bright yellow heads so they’re easy to see on your fabric or on the floor (and if you drop pins as easily as I do, these will be a lifesaver).
Any time you sew two pieces of fabric together, you should first pin them. This ensures that the fabric doesn't slide or become misaligned when sewing. If you take the time to pin properly, your sewing time will be reduced and your garment will come out looking clean and well put together. When you pin, make sure you are pinning perpendicular to where you want your seam. If the pin is straight, you can sew right over your pins and take them all out later. If they are not perpendicular or if one is not pinned completely straight, you either need to stop when sewing to take them out, or risk breaking your needle on a crooked pin. It is easier to take the time at the beginning to pin correctly than to risk frustration and setbacks when you are in the middle of sewing.
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