Dritz Extra-Fine Glass Head Pins, 1-3/8-Inch (250-Count)
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These pins are much thinner than regular sewing pins, but I do not know the exact measurement. In order to avoid visible puncture marks in fabrics, I bought these for quilting purposes. As well as sheers, they work well on other fabrics as well. They are also susceptible to more bends than regular pins because they are so thin If the fabric is thick, it may be difficult to see through. The pins I use are really nice, and I am careful not to use them through thick layers of fabric while piecing them One of the disadvantages is that these pins are very sharp, so I often hurt myself from accidently sticking myself with them. It is more painful to get pins stuck in your skin by these kinds of pins rather than by normal
I'm not sure if you still need an answer, but here are a couple of tips 1) foam pulls away from metal, so it's important to dip the pin in white glue before inserting it into the foam to ensure it stays in place. A long pin is not needed, resulting in reduced length. In addition to the more expensive short pins, there are inexpensive short pins (3/8 to 1/2 inch) that are designed specifically for embellishing foam. Then, just be sure to put a bead or sequin on the pin, dip the tip of the pin in white glue, and push it into the foam. That's all I have for now. I hope
As far as quilting and sewing are concerned, I use them. Denim is a heavy fabric and they can be used on it without any issue. My favorite part is that they are so sharp.
Since I've never kept pins for a long enough time to cause them to rust, I'm not sure if any of these are going to rust.
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My purpose was to sew several fabrics of light weight for clothing. As I laid my fabric out and prepared to cut it, I opened my newly purchased pin box. It was difficult to pierce the fabric smoothly with the pins. Several holes were made in the fabric as it crossed one seam before I put it away, and I snagged it as well. It was a viscose twill that I used for this project. It may be more effective with quilting cottons or fabrics with medium to heavy weights, but they are not "extra fine" as the label claims. We recommend that you do not use these on light weight There is no return for this item!
Please note that you cannot return this item!.
The payment has been made. The glass head pins I ordered were not delivered. Paying $8 was easy for me. I could buy some cheap plastic head pins for 49 cents, but they would melt when I ironed them. Some of the points of the units were sticking out and several others were bent, and some of them were packed in a pricey plastic container. As a third time customer, I order something from Amazon and it does not live up to the description. There was a product description stating that the product was a glass head pin, but the packaging for this product didn't put it on Dritz's website. They are quality and packaged well, and I have stocked their products for ten years. There's no point in ordering this product if you sew, make crafts, or quilt. It's disappointing that Amazon will not stand behind their products even if they have an Amazon choice ribbon on them.
Please forgive me for not having learned about this sooner! You are getting a great deal with these gems! (I use thin weights for sewing, knits mostly, hand sewing and not quilting. ).
I am purchasing pins for the first time, either online or offline. That is fine for me, since I am not a quilter but just a sewer. As fine as they are, this is what I wanted so that I wouldn't rip big holes in my fabric. A sharp edge that easily slides in through no matter how many layers I wear I just realize a bit too late that it should NOT be used with knitwear. There are more needles than I can possibly use for now, but I would not mind if some of them were bent. These fine needles are likely to bend a few. Also, I should add that the white heads of the pins are not centered on one another. Extra fine pins may have a tendency to do this, but I do not know for sure. I found it a bit annoying at first, but it serves its purpose, so I don't mind it anymore.
As I got into quilting and sewing I didn't really know much about the manufacture of pins, except that I wanted to fix rips and tears cheaply, but when I started ironing pinned seams before sewing I found how useful the glass-coated pins were. Pins with heads are called heads. The ends of the pins are not only perfect for ironing seams, but the pins themselves are quite sharp and very fine. This has made for some prickly moments due to my clutz nature- I don't have any issues with my sewing machine when I sew over the pins, however they do their job quite well.
That's not what we're talking about here! It was a terrible purchase from start to finish. Because the project I'm working on requires more pins, I ordered an extra box. I've used these pins for years and have an extra box because I've used them for years. Dritz boxes typically look like big, expensive boxes. the box for this set looked like a super cheap box. There wasn't a plastic bubble on the cardboard backing like it should have been, and the one I got was extremely cheap looking. It is not possible to penetrate the fabric with these pins and they bend easily. The heads are all different sizes and there is even one black one among them. No doubt about it, we'll be back. It's a real bummer!.
Having glass heads on these pins means I do not have to worry about pressing and melting them. They are sharp, too. I love them! My usual supplier is out of stock and I need more for a large order. Normally I buy them elsewhere for significantly less, but she is currently unavailable. Since they are thin, they are useful for delicate fabrics and pinning through spandex, yet at the same time, they are more prone to bending.
I am very unhappy with the pins I received. My pins are pretty picky too because I am a quilter. Because I didn't mix them up as they looked just like my supply on hand, I am extremely glad that I didn't do so. There was a dull point and a rough shaft. Glide at your own risk! It took me a few attempts to use 1/3 of them before I was satisfied with the results. A consistent lack of performance characterized them. Due to the fact that I keep my pins on magnetic pin holders, I destroyed all packaging prior to realizing they were no longer usable. Due to the fact that I kept them separate, they can be donated to a group of quilters in Mahli that supports a charitable organization in Mahli. Now I'd like to know if I just got a bad batch or if all Dritz pins are dull and drab? Though I have used Dritz products for a long time, I do not know what brand the pins I have been using are from. There are still extra fine pins I need to find, such as glass heads. Unlike the other pins, the extra fine ones bend easily and I can't keep them. The reason for my low supply is because of this.
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