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Sewing Clips
Sewing clips grip the fabric instead of piercing it. That makes them the answer for everything that keeps needle marks: faux leather, cork, coated fabrics, softshell and films – and for thick layers a pin can no longer pass through.
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Holding power is the second advantage. Several layers of canvas or a bag base with interfacing are hard to tame with pins, while a clip holds them reliably.
The flat underside keeps the work lying level on the table. Many clips also carry measurement marks there, giving a rough guide to the seam allowance.
Work as you would with pins: set the clips across the seam and remove them just before the presser foot. Sewing over a clip is not possible – it is too thick and breaks the needle.
For fine, soft fabrics clips are less suitable. They grip at single points and the fabric can shift between them; pins hold more evenly there.
Frequently asked questions
When are clips better than pins?
With faux leather, cork, coated fabrics and softshell, where needle marks stay visible, and with thick layers a pin can no longer pass through.
Can I sew over clips?
No. The clip is too thick and the needle breaks. Remove it just before the presser foot, exactly as you would a pin.
Are clips suitable for thin jersey?
Only to a degree. They grip at single points and the fabric can shift between two clips. With fine, soft fabric pins hold more evenly.
