Clover Patchwork Pins
5.10.2016

Featured Tool: Patchwork Pins by Clover, Item #82201

Patchwork Pins

What are they typically used for?

These are used for pinning fabrics before sewing–pins keep fabric in place. I use the .4mm regularly for pinning cotton fabric before piecing and sewing. The .5mm needles work better for multiple or thicker layers (like making bags, etc.). 

What was your first impression of the pins?

I liked how thin they are (the .4mm size in particular) and the glass heads.

What was your experience with them like?

These pins work great! They worked well from the start. I did learn to use the thicker pins with heavier fabric or additional layers to minimize any bending of the pins. They’re so thin and sharp that they glide easily through the fabric.

What did you like best?

These pins worked great for precision piecing–these pins distort the fabric less. In addition, glass heads mean the iron won’t melt them! The thin pins glide through the fabric well and the .4mm pins bend instead of breaking sewing machine needles if you miss pulling a pin out in time.

Were there any negatives we should know about?

They bend a little easier than thicker pins, but this didn’t matter to me because the benefits of use far outweigh having to straighten out a few crooked pins.

Who would appreciate these pins the most?

These are perfect for:

  • Beginner, intermediate, and expert quilters
  • General sewists
  • Paper-piecers
  • Anyone acquiring the essential quilting tools

3 comments

  1. Becky Schultz - May 13, 2016

    I love using my ultra fine glass head pins, however these are much prettier than my plain blue ones. I think I will be adding these to my next order 😀

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  2. Jenna - May 16, 2016

    These are my favorite pins to use as well. They are just so sharp!

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  3. Linda Christianson - May 18, 2016

    I am going to add the pins to my wish list. I went looking for my pins and could not found any. i try not to use pins, they end up on the floor. I use corsage pins for putting my quilt to the leaders to quilt it. They are wonderful for other uses. I did notice when asked to help with sewing netting-tulle that long pins really help. Are these pin long and heavy enough for that fabric?

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