Originally Posted by
Carrie
I have had one for years and love it as it is easier on the hands than pinning. Also use it to mark paper pieces with yardage and attaching to fabric lengths so I know how much fabric there is. When prewashing and ironing fabric and I find a fabric flaw, I use it to attach a small piece of paper to that area to alert me so it doesn't get into the project.
Another reason to wash and iron before cutting. I usually iron from the back - it's easier to see the grain lines and slabs, etc. are easier to spot. I also mark - with a small safety pin on the selvage - when a fabric has a flaw in it.