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psquared52 01-07-2011 01:00 PM

I very seldom ever pin anything. I'm thankful I have Accufeed on my Janome!

katcox 01-07-2011 01:29 PM

Yup ,That's how I did it. You will know when.

Sharonsews 01-07-2011 02:19 PM

If I am sewing long pieces together, I pin them. Otherwise, I do not. Maybe I should pin all the time and my blocks will come out better. ;)

crankygran 01-07-2011 03:05 PM

It depends on the pattern. Many do not require pinning. Some will get up and run if you don't pin. Mostly I stay away from those.

cjmat 01-07-2011 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I used to all the time when I was getting started. Now only when there are seams that have to match.

Me too.

ktmo815 01-07-2011 04:22 PM

I pin all nesting seams - otherwise, only with long strips

lollygagging 01-07-2011 04:46 PM

Only when seams MUST match. Remember a thread here that advised pinning at those seams, checking accuracy, then re-doing if necessary or continuing on. One of the better tips I've gotten.

sewbizgirl 01-07-2011 05:12 PM

If your seams match up where you have the seam allowance on the bottom piece pointing the opposite way as the seam allowance on the top piece, that alone holds the seam in line without a pin, while sewing.

Lyncat 01-07-2011 05:17 PM

I pin when I'm putting on a border.

penski 01-07-2011 05:19 PM

not if i dont have to , so my answer would be no


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