Uh Oh, sounds like your pins are naked! I buy these:
http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponlin...lay.asp?i=1621 they fit bent ones too.
The don't get tangled left open! DGD pinned about a hundred on a tee shirt making a pattern with the colors for spirit day at school. She won most creative during spirit day. The sure make safety pins easier to use.