Originally Posted by
cathyvv
I think the mechanical machines are less prone to damage when sewing over a pin. It's those new-fangled computerized machines that can't take it.
I think you're right - I'm pretty sure I've even seen vintage sewing machine manuals that instruct you to sew over pins.
I am in the habit of NOT doing that, though, ever since I broke a needle doing that as a teenager - thankfully I was being good and wearing my glasses because I heard the broken-off needle tip go "click!" against my lens when it broke! Yikes!
I use clover clips and glue now anyway, about 90% of the time. I bleed a lot less that way! LOL