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Originally Posted by kristakz
(Post 6485279)
I pin with the head of the pin on the left - how I was taught by mother way back. Head on the left, and cross the seam with the entry and exit points. Of course, she's left-handed (I'm right). But I think, based on responses I've seen here, that the majority who learned to sew clothing were taught to pin left-to-right, regardless of handedness. In reality, I seldom pin. But when I do it makes sense to me to keep the pins on the left - I can pin the bulk of the fabric without worrying about trying to cross that little 1/4" seam - and then the pins are completely out of the way of the needle.
However, for me, pulling the upcoming pins with my right hand is far easier than the other way around. So, I don't much care what works for someone else. |
I'm a leftie, and I do it either way. Whatever works for the project. I usually use silk pins too. I have good results. :)
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Originally Posted by ube quilting
(Post 6483606)
Hey Suesew, I do it just like you. I do't pull my pins out all the way either until I am done sewing the seam. I place the pin so I can pull it just out of the way of the needle, wow! I find there is less shifting of the two fabrics. We left handers think alike!:D
peace We lefties need to stand together. I will say I have taken to using the Clover clips for binding to keep from sticking myself. |
I pin the same way you do, guess I can give this method a try and see which I like the best.
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I am right handed and do it like the video, my mom is left handed and she puts her pins in with the heads facing left. It works for her and mine works for me. So find what works for you.
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That is how my mother taught me almost 50 years ago. I have been using that method and teaching that method ever since. Also what she says about not sexing over the pins is very important.
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I'm self taught. I jam the pins in every which way. As long as the fabric doesn't move I'm happy. I am learning to keep the head of the pin pointed away from the needle so I can remove it when I get close though. :D I may check the video out. There's a lot I need to learn.
There really is no "right" or "wrong" way to do things. It's whatever works best for that situation. 1/4 inch seams aren't a rule carved in stone. It's just something that works "best". You don't need more than 1/4" to hold the seams together and it's an easy measurement to remember. In Europe it's probably either 1/2 or 1 cm that's standard. Roserips: Hi neighbor! In board terms we're almost next door. Rodney |
I pin the way the instructor demonstrates in the video. Easier to pull the pins out as I am right-handed.
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Originally Posted by Misty's Mom
(Post 6483502)
I pin the same as you. I'm a lefty too and it just makes sense to have the pin positioned so that I can remove it before it gets to the needle.
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I pin like you do, from left to right, and pull the pin out of the left side as I sew. I am left handed and have always done it this way without problems. I think we should do what is comfortable for us and also what works best for each of us. Maybe there is no right or wrong!
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