Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
I have the same issue. Not much problem on the back, but an issue on the front. They are softer & easier to apply if they are warm. You can try using a blow dryer to make them more pliable. They usually supply some short 2" pieces. Can you use those in the front? If you can, cut up one or more of the long clamps into small pieces. I cut mine down to 1", although I sometimes still just pin the front.
Are you saying you use a bunch of 1" ones all across the leader?
I know there's probably a learning curve to getting the hang of them, but honestly it feels like I need another pair of hands.(strong ones) Between holding everything in place and then pushing the clamp on.
I was ready to relearn my loading process, but then the issue of not having the finger strength thwarted my enthusiasm.
Maybe pins aren't so bad.
Also, how often should the needle be changed? Can't seem to find any info.