Clover Wonder Clips Pkg of 50, Red

Pricey, but would buy again. These are handy for numerous craft creations. Takes the place of pins..no more pricked fingers.

Recently, I discovered the little red clips called Wonder Clips by Clover. They are excellent for holding down the binding to the quilt top during the handsewing part. They grip well and can be used to keep curved seams in place during the piecing process and so on. I have used them in place of straight pins when several layers of fabric were involved for a small project. The delivery was very prompt and in fact arrived earlier than the promised delivery period. The well wrapped package arrived in excellent condition. Hint: the package of 50 clips (as compared to packages of 10) may seem a lot, but I have used every one of them on my quilts. Great product and great service.

I wanted to try these clips after seeing them at a sewing demonstration. They work extremely well on hems and binding and hold the fabric well. They are easy to apply, there is no risk of pricking ones fingers, and they are easy to remove as you sew. They are also useful for making bags, as they hold the layers of fabric extremely well. On bags, if the opening is small they become a little awkward - I was topstitching the opening of one bag which just fit over the base of my machine and the clips were slightly bulky in this one situation. I am glad that I brought two packs.

I purchased these after reading glowing reviews but really didnt expect to use them for much more than the occasional quilting. Was I wrong! These clips have replaced pins for me in 90% of my garment construction. Once you get in the habit of using them, they are just as quick and easy as pins and totally eliminate the possibility of hitting an overlooked pin with your sewing machine. Also, no more crawling around on my hands and knees looking for dropped pins before they end up in my foot. And finally, if you are teaching children to sew, these are fantastic! Much safer than pins. Wonder clips hold your fabric together tightly. The clip opens wide and even has 1/4 and 1/2 guide lines marked to help you clip your desired seam width. The bottom of the clip is flat so they move smoothly on your sewing surface. Use them just like you would use pins when sewing seams. Where they really shine, in my opinion, is when used with delicate fabrics that are easily marred by pins. I am using these while Im sewing my daughters wedding gown. It is silk charmeuse, which is very lightweight and the satiny surface is easily damaged. The slighted hint of a burr on even silk pins would mar the fabric. With these clips, I have not used a single pin in construction. The clips easily hold two layers of this very thin fabric together with zero shifting. The spring in the clip is strong enough that the clip bruises the fabric slightly so I am careful to clip only within the seam allowance however, the bruising disappears when I press after stitching. I think these are a must for fabrics like chiffons and silks, leathers and suedes, vinyl, sequined or beaded fabric, etc., but I find that I use them for everything now! (Clover also makes these clips in a jumbo size, which is perfect for quilting.) If you sew, you will be happy to have these.

So far, Ive only used these with woven fabrics, so this review applies to them. Being a short person, I do a lot of hemming - sleeves, pants, etc. I can hem now in a fraction of the time it used to take using these little clips. I also have used them to secure bias tape binding to potholders, etc. They definitely hold better and are much faster than pinning or basting. Easier to remove as you sew than pins, and no more stuck fingers. Ive been sewing since the 60s and I would rank this as one of the best sewing items I have purchased in many years. Well worth the price. They seem sturdy and not that easy to break or fall apart.

I love these clips, they are very useful for more than just sewing or quilting! I even use some in the kitchen. Lol I love using them with polar fleece and other thicker fabrics that pins dont do so well in. I bought both the big and the small, I guess I use the small a little more then the large ones, but I I dont regret buying either of them! I have sewn for over 50 years and I owned a fabric and quilt shop for 10 years, so I have seen many new notions come and go, most only last a year or two, but these clips will be around for a long time I believe because the more you use them the more places you realize they can be used.

I love these clips. I love them when I work with binding on a small or large quilt. I love them especially now that Im starting to work with knit fabric. They come in handy for fabric that get damaged if they get poked with sewing pins. For instance, for when I sew my daughters cloth diapers, I use these and no holes in the PUL fabric! This is the second box Ive bought and they pretty well made. Havent had one clip break on me yet! They also lay flat as they come up to the sewing machine. Just make sure they are far enough from your sewing foot so they get caught in the needle.

I had one set of Clover clips, really needed more. They are great to use for holding the binding as you sew. Not cheap, but also not cheaply made. Great quality item. Highly recommend Clover products.

These clips were recommended by a teacher I took a quilting class from. I bought them before finishing my first quilt thinking I HAD to have them for when I machine quilted. I actually did not; however, they have been used on other projects. The interesting thing is the measuring increments on the clips that aid when sewing hems or seams. That way you can leave them clamped on your project as you sew and because they are flat on the back so they move easily along your sewing machine bed. The larger clips have more measurements to use if you need that size for your projects. They work well for fabrics that dont pin easily too because they are either thick (layers for quilting) or too thin (silk, satins, etc). I still havent put the binding on that first quilt project so maybe Ill use them for that. Either way, I am glad I have them in my sewing supplies for future uses!

Primary use: Keeping my patterns on the fabric for edges so I dont have a gazillion pins. Keeping my sewing pieces together while on the machine. To keep my knitting pieces together while I hand sew the edges. Pros: Versatile - These work wonders for me. I originally bought them for sewing but I found they work great for knitting projects as well. I pin these on while I hand sew sweaters pieces together. Design - I find that I loose pins ALL the time. My cat loves finding them but I worry that one day me, my husband or my cat will have pins stuck in our feet one day. These are colored brightly and the size is perfect so if I drop or lose them I spot them immediately. Also, if youre clumsy like me, youll rejoice and your fingers will thank you for not being stabbed over and over again. Cons: The design of the box bugs me a slight bit since it wont close unless clips are away from the edges. Youll see what I mean when you get them. But its nothing really, these are fantastic!