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Old 05-22-2010, 05:35 AM
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I was just doing two small projects and discovered they come out better with using more pins, I tend to underestimate how many I use. Sometimes just dont want to pull them out. Nice end projects. :lol:
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I find that to be true often. And sometimes I'm lazy and don't use enough....
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I have tried to get away without using pins when sewing some seams and sometimes that decision comes back to bite me in the you know where.
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I've heard that some people sew through pins (machine sewing) but when I learned to sew that was a huge no-no. Of course I tried it anyway and broke many needles. Is it just certain machines you can do it with??
Back to the topic.......... I agree with MamaBear :D I have big bite marks :D:D
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Sue...you can sew over pins on vintage machines! ;)
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Old 05-22-2010, 06:33 AM
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i sew over pins all the time and don't use vintage machines.

ok. sometimes i hit a pin and regret it. but mostly ... no problems.
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Old 05-22-2010, 06:34 AM
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I lots of pin. I'm a pin sorta gal.
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I pin too, when piecing, but not sewing strips together. On borders and sashing, looks like a porciupine is living on my machine!
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I've heard that some people sew through pins (machine sewing) but when I learned to sew that was a huge no-no. Of course I tried it anyway and broke many needles. Is it just certain machines you can do it with??
Back to the topic.......... I agree with MamaBear :D I have big bite marks :D:D
I am a pinner. Even if you do take them out. Pinning really will keep things accurate.

I do actually sew over pins, I try to pull them out prior to getting to the needle. But I have an old Work Horse all Metal 930 Bernina, no computer.
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I am lazy and hate taking the time to put pins in and then take them out :oops:
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