Wonder Clips
6.14.2016

Featured Tool: Wonder Clips by Clover

What are these typically used for?

These tools can be used in place of pins to hold several layers of fabric together.

What was your first impression of Wonder Clips?

I was skeptical at first about how useful they’d actually be.

What was your experience with them like?

The first time I used them was for binding. They really helped keep the fabric in place so I wasn’t constantly wrestling with it. Next I used them to hold layers together when I was sewing in a zipper. I also tried them in place of pins when I was making bags with vinyl. They worked well in all situations. With binding they helped press the binding down so once I took them off the fabric still held that shape and my binding went even faster! They also work really well in place of pins, especially with the vinyl since they didn’t make holes in it. I could see them working well with thicker fabric that might bend pins.

How long did it take you to learn how to use it?

Instantly!

What did you like best?

They are cute, multi functional, and have less potential to draw blood than pins. Plus they come in all sorts of colors – personally, I love the rainbow pack.

What did you like least?

They aren’t as easily stored in a pincushion. However they do fit nicely in my glass jars so it’s not all bad.

Could you see another potential use?

They would probably work well for organizing and keeping groups of fabrics together when cutting multiple shapes or sizes out. You could write the letter or Fabric 1 on a paper then use a wonder clip to clip the paper to the fabrics. They would probably work with English Paper Piecing as well to hold the shapes together as you whip stitch them.

Why do you NEED it?

I keep thinking of new ways to use them! They seem to be endlessly useful. Wonder Clips are like potato chips–you can’t have just one!

Who would appreciate Wonder Clips most?

These are perfect for:

  • Beginner, intermediate, and expert quilters
  • Anyone acquiring the essential quilting/sewing tools

6 comments

  1. Linda Christianson - June 14, 2016

    I was thinking about how cute these clips would be to hang tiny quilts or even license plates from Row by Row. I was thinking about making a clothes line to do it. I could also hang strips. Just thinking. The price just does not fit my need at the present. Will put it on the wish list.

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    • Hayley - June 14, 2016

      Those are great ideas, Linda! Definitely keep an eye on the Wonder Clips–we frequently have great sales to help make those wish list items more obtainable! 😀

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  2. Karen - June 14, 2016

    Yes these work great for EPP – I use the small ones for that – one clipped and holds it in place move as you need to.

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    • Hayley - June 14, 2016

      Good to know, Karen!

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  3. Ali - June 14, 2016

    These are such a great product! I use them for. Lipping small pieces of patterns together!

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  4. Kathleen - June 14, 2016

    I use them when I paper piece. Much easier to clip the sections together to sew the seam rather than pinning through the two layers of paper plus the fabric.

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