i would never sew over a pin it can damage your machine

I remove the pins, if I pin at all. God bless. Penny

Guess I should explain...(the left to right (raw edge) pin-ing.) The "TIP" of my pin is NOT in the seam allowance so the needle doesn't come in contact with the pin. I use a 1/4 seam allowance so you can get the tip really close to the raw edge without it being IN the line of fire. I learned this years ago from a college level quilting professor. Use whatever method works for you.... ta ta !!!

I never sew over pins-I have a magnetic "pin catcher" which just sits in the space to the right of the needle (don't know what that space is called-maybe the throat)and as I approach a pin, I remove it with my right hand and just let it drop on that pin catcher. I don't even have to stop sewing once I get my rhythm going. They are sort of like a flexible frig magnet some people give printed with their business card, only larger to fit in that open space on the machine. I have had it for years and it a great help.

Sounds like something someone should market...

I THINK I bought it at Joann's several years ago. It sticks to my machine with adhesive backing so it can't slip while working. It measures about 2 3/4 x 4 3/4 and is called "pin catcher" a magnitized pin cushion. You may still be able to get them on line.

Thankx, next time I'm in JoAnn's I'll look for you...great.

Actually, going today (IF I can tear myself away from this computer!!) But you are a little far away! See you in spirit though! I'll check while there for you-but sometimes they have more stuff on-line, and since their notions wall is 50% off, it might be pretty picked-over. We'll see.

If you sew over a pin with a computerized machine it will screw up the adjustments of the computer. My machine repair shop states that after a computerized machine is adjusted, set it up and leave it. Every time you move it, it will shift some of the computer adjustments. When I want to sew over a pin, I stitch just up to the pin and use the handwheel to jump over it. If the needle will hit it, you can make adjustments before it dulls the needle or worse.

I agree with this. My machine isn't a Pfaff or 20 yrs old, and I do use long "thin" pins, and although you shouldn't sew over pins, I do. I go slow over them. I think that's the key. You wouldn't want to hit one going full out. You might put out an eye or something. Just be careful.