Originally Posted by athenagwis
But do what is comfortable for you!!
After 25+ years I still pin a lot, I have tried the other way, but occasionally I would line it up and then as I would start to sew it would slip a thread or two where I could see the underneath fabric peak out. So I still pin, pin, pin. It takes a little bit longer, but I seem to have to take more out when I don't pin, so for me it saves time in the long run.