Fork Pins and How to Keep Glue Tips from Clogging
1) Clover Fork Pins
Am taking a "Couture" class from Craftsy and the instructor (learned from a quilter) to use the Fork Pins. They are "U" shaped. Both used them a seam junctions to keep fabric straight. The "Couture" inst. sewed slowly over the pins with her Bernina. I bought mine on line at Wal Mart and picked them up at my local store. (No shipping) A pkg of 35 is $8.00.
2) I store all of my glue dispensers that have open tips UPSIDE down. I put my Fraycheck in a small cup (after closing the lid) beside my machine. I store my Elmer's Washable Glue bottle in a larger cup or container.
What this does is, it fills the tip with glue eliminating air and the glue does not harden in the tip.
3) I use the long end of one of my art paint brushes when I turn a project and must iron seams flat. I swipe the end across the seam line and this helps greatly when ironing the fabrics flat.
4) I was also taught (many moons ago) that if you want the "main" fabric to cover the "back" fabric, cut the lining or back fabric just a "tad" smaller than the main fabric. When you turn the fabrics out the lining (being smaller) pulls in behind the main fabric.
Happy Sewing!