CFM Frodo Posted March 10, 2024 CFM Report Posted March 10, 2024 If you use a sewing machine toss your used, broken, bent needles in a coffee cup. They make great stitch holders Quote
Members SUP Posted March 18, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 18, 2024 @Frodo not yet. When I do use my sewing machine, I'll remember that. @Northmount Just discovered something on Amazon today to use with those paper clip pieces. These pin-backs work like the backs on those stitch holders which are the rage today - that I described at the start of this thread. They can be used on anything which fits, from name tags to brooches to badges. I have ordered them already. Quote
Members NatesLeatherGds Posted March 18, 2024 Members Report Posted March 18, 2024 2 minutes ago, SUP said: I have ordered them already. Good luck, hope they work, give us some feedback! Quote
CFM Frodo Posted March 18, 2024 CFM Report Posted March 18, 2024 13 minutes ago, SUP said: @Frodo not yet. When I do use my sewing machine, I'll remember that. @Northmount Just discovered something on Amazon today to use with those paper clip pieces. These pin-backs work like the backs on those stitch holders which are the rage today - that I described at the start of this thread. They can be used on anything which fits, from name tags to brooches to badges. I have ordered them already. Good idea Quote
Members SUP Posted March 18, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 18, 2024 (edited) @Frodo I think so too. Versatile little things, if they work. @NatesLeatherGds I'll get back on whether they work... or not. Edited March 18, 2024 by SUP Quote
CFM Frodo Posted March 18, 2024 CFM Report Posted March 18, 2024 10 minutes ago, SUP said: @Frodo I think so too. Versatile little things, if they work. @NatesLeatherGds I'll get back on whether they work... or not. He he he NatesLeatherGds us going to be the guinnie pig If they do not work out Quote
Members SUP Posted March 18, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 18, 2024 These are what I DON"T like, @Frodo and why I started this thread. These pins are very sharp and can easily scratch the leather as I try to place them and the pin backs are heavy and unwieldy. The thread keeps constantly getting entangled in them because of their particular design as well. Mine are just thrown aside, with bloody fingers. That is why I use inexpensive earrings all the time, as I explained here. They work great but the backs are small and can come loose. Therefore, these pin-backs might work with the U-clips idea from @Northmount. or with slightly larger earrings... let's see. All trial and error until I reach a good solution. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 18, 2024 Contributing Member Report Posted March 18, 2024 (edited) Those are what we are trying to replace. You need to pull the shaft with the knurled grip then insert or remove the pin. Not too easy whilst trying to hold several pieces of leather aligned I bought 5mm* ear studs. They came with backs but I found them too small and fiddly so I bought 11mm backs In a few weeks time I'm going to have the ladies of my Knit & Natter group make key chain coin purses. I've cut and punched the parts. I'll have the ladies use 3 ear studs to hold the parts together whilst they sew them * I would get larger next time 80 ear studs =£4.98 100 x 11mm backs = £3.99 Edited March 18, 2024 by fredk Quote
Members SUP Posted March 18, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 18, 2024 @fredk exactly. Plenty of sizes of earrings to suit one's purpose. I have started using those larger earring backs too. They are flat and the thread does not get entangled in them. Quote
Members SUP Posted March 18, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 18, 2024 Here you are. The pin-backs work perfectly with my stock of old U-clips. Quote
toxo Posted March 19, 2024 Report Posted March 19, 2024 I always used half a cocktail stick and a clip. Not for anything fancy mind. Quote
Members SUP Posted March 19, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 19, 2024 @toxo These things don't need to be fancy, do they? Whatever works. Quote
toxo Posted March 19, 2024 Report Posted March 19, 2024 2 hours ago, SUP said: @toxo These things don't need to be fancy, do they? Whatever works. What I meant was they're OK for now, whilst sewing. For keeping things together for later not so good. Quote
Members SUP Posted March 19, 2024 Author Members Report Posted March 19, 2024 @toxo Aha. Got it. I just use a few each time, just sufficient for the current stitching session. These new pin-backs might hold for longer though. I will let you know when I use them. I use old U-clips which feel a bit rough and probably stay in place better than shiny, smooth new ones. Quote
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