I never sew over pins-I have a magnetic "pin catcher" which just sits in the space to the right of the needle (don't know what that space is called-maybe the throat)and as I approach a pin, I remove it with my right hand and just let it drop on that pin catcher. I don't even have to stop sewing once I get my rhythm going. They are sort of like a flexible frig magnet some people give printed with their business card, only larger to fit in that open space on the machine. I have had it for years and it a great help.