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Have you tried the Clover fork pins? They literally changed my life. My points are always lined up now because they force the nesting to stay, well, nested. I can even have less precise block sizes if I use them. Yes, $8.49 (US) seems expensive for 35 pins, but you don't end up using a ton of them as you're sewing things together.
Yes sir! I think do an Amazon search like "PACLOCK UCS PK300" or hit this link...
Clips are good for binding and for stuff that isn't easy to pin like vinyl. I find them too heavy for fabrics like jersey and they take too long to remove while sewing for me.
I like to use Clover flower pins for most of my sewing. The pins are sharp and the flat heads are easy to grip. They don't roll off tables and are so easy to see when dropped. I love them.
Using this link as an example mostly, because you can find tons of options for this. But yeah, I use cheap sewing pins! You just chop off most of the length and use the tops. Works like a charm.
Hey, you can grab the UCS pin kit from Amazon. Same kit I own to pin up my 5 cores. PACLOCK's UCS PK300 Pin Pack, Stainless-Steel Pins, 300 Pieces Total https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GY6K16T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1F6P27AB8HTM2Y6BKST0
I agree with the block-loc ruler for squaring HSTs. I also find with those the consistency in seam allowance is even more important. I put painters tape on my sewing machine to make the seam allowance consistent - I just keep the edge of the fabric against the edge of the tape. I also ordered these fork pins for this project, and they’ve been surprisingly helpful at keeping bulky nested seams exactly where I want them as I sew them together.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PD0FRA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Use a T-pin in a pair of vise grips, push it into the drywall where the rafters or studs should be. It makes tiny holes you won't even see, or can fill very easy.
They make corkscrew twist pins for furniture that might hold the fabric more easily than staples in some spots. https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-9070-Upholstery-4-Inch-30-Pack/dp/B002LN9TS8/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Corkscrew+furniture+fasteners&qid=1552229274&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmr0
I adore Clover products and only use their pins. My favorites are the flower head pins (2506) and the glass head patchwork pins (5709). The flower head pins are plastic but the plastic is heat resistant and since the pins are so long, it's easy to press around them. Because the heads are flat, the pins don't roll. They are strong and I've never bent one. The glass head pins are long and thin and do bend but are perfect for delicate fabrics.
Sure. This is a lily58 pro with nice!nano for the bluetooth. Got the millmax from this site https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mill-Max/3320-1-00-15-00-00-03-0?qs=s8Nb1z4Wn%2FR1RtgaED8U3w%3D%3D&countrycode=US&currencycode=USD and the femal socket on this Break Away Single Row Round Headers Machine Pin Female 2.54mm 40 Pins Gold Plated(pack of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187LHLDC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_5CG732A7JZ2GSWW45DEX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Use a pinhead needle: https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Straight-Pins-1000-Pack/dp/B082VL54HB
Heat the needle, and make a tiny hole in the cap. Cut the needle 2-3 mm short and insert it with some epoxy glue.
Someone had a tutorial on how to do it, but cannot find it.
I used these headers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0187LHLDC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_5N2HCAJ33SMWV0N3388S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have also used led legs I cut off for the pins, but actually pins give a much nicer experience and don't bend when I remove the controller.
Changing how your hand holds the fabric might help, like using a third hand clamp or embroidery hoop for sewing. Using fork pins for pattern-matching plaids will require less pinning, or switching to washable glue stick basting rather than pins. Either will actually hold better than pins, in my experience, it's amazing to see how much slippage regular straight pins allow.
I'd also consider consulting a physical therapist, there might be simple exercises to do.
these were pretty cheap on Amazon. I've only used them once so far, but they seem to do the job OK:)
Another game-changing tool for helping get your corners to line up on blocks of all sizes: fork pins like these: https://www.amazon.com/Clover-240-Fork-Pins-Pack/dp/B000PD0FRA/ref=asc_df_B000PD0FRA/
Once you get the hang of them your life will be forever changed. I'm still not perfect at corner-matching but these pins combined with making sure to iron so my seams always nest, have dramatically improved my accuracy and decreased my frustration.
I am a big fan of Clover pins. I like the Clover flower pins for heavier fabrics, lots of layers or lacy fabrics. The flat heads are easy to find and grab. They are sharp and strong.
When I am sewing more delicate fabrics, I use Clover glass head pins, the ones with blue or yellow heads. Long, thin, and flexible, they are more likely to bend but never snag or leave large holes.
I can find both of these at the local quilting store. Not cheap but they last forever and are so nice to use.
I use headless straight pins.... Very similar to sewing pins and they're less likely to be accidentally pulled if you "weave" it. Unlike staples which will probably get pulled quite easily.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FOXYDVU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_cnU2ybJSSMMZQ
It isn't going to look pretty, but when my headliner went down, I bought 2 packs of Dritz Upholstery Pins, and spaced them out equally across my headliner, even in the areas that weren't droopy. At the time, I wanted it to look consistent, not just like a patch job, but overall, that took 30 minutes, plus the 2 days to order them.
Later on, I ended up taking the entire board down, and picked up some gray fabric at Jo-Ann, and applied it with 3m Headliner Glue. You'll need like 3 cans of this stuff for it to stick, but when you do it, make sure there is no wind and that the board has been completely sanded down. Then put everything back in. Took me about 4 hours, plus one night to dry.
Edit- I should also add this- Don't cheap out on glue and fabric. It will all come down again after a few months. Ask me how I know... And the reason why I went with the Dritz pins was because they posed the least amount of damage to the headliner board, and the won't pull your hair if your head touches the ceiling. Staples and push pins are just asking for trouble.