Clover Wonder Clips Pkg of 50, Red

Rarely do I find a product with so many five star ratings and a handful of four stars with nothing but positive comments, I decided I needed to try these for myself and see what all the fuss was about. Im just sorry my first order was for only ten. Here I am, back for more. These things are the greatest invention since sliced bread! In my twenty plus years of quilting, Ive come across some good and some not so great notions . . .this is one of only a handful I wouldnt want to be without. They hold the binding tightly to the quilt making stitching so much easier and faster. No more pricks from pins while wielding heavy quilts at the machine. The binding stays on securely until its stitched down.

These clips can be used for any project where multiple layers need to be held together. They are great for replacing pins, binder clips, or any other method previously used. No need to worry about pins falling out when there are too many layers of fabric. No need to worry about getting stuck by pins. No need to worry about binder clips catching on fabric or your machine. No need to worry about these clips distorting your fabric the way pins often can. Also great for textiles that pins would damage such as leather, vinyl, waxed/coated fabrics. These clips are flat on the underside so they feed very evenly and nicely up to the presser foot of your machine. They are also available in a jumbo size when you are working on very thick projects, though I find these regular ones work for most. They are much easier and quicker to adjust than pins/binder clips and saving time is always a plus! Some uses: - Holding together multiple layers of quilts - Holding binding, piping, zippers, velcro, and other trims to any project (quilts, pillows, potholders, clothing, etc) - Holding together multiple layers of any type of bag (handbag, storage container, etc) - Fastening together fabric lining to a knit/crochet item (bag, skirt, etc) - Clipping / holding fabric out of the way when embroidering a large piece

I always resisted buying these clips because they were sooo expensive at the local fabric/sewing stores. Luckily Amazon has them for a fabulous price! I bought two packages initially and after using them to help sew bulky bags and purses I cant imagine how I could do without them! They are bar none the best sewing invention in years (since the rotary cutter)! I find I dont need or use them for basic quilt piecing because I am working with less layers and lighter cottons so the clip can weigh the pieces down and be a bit floppy. But these are must have items if you do any type of sewing construction where you are working with multiple layers or heavy fabric! They would be perfect for sewing denim jeans, etc. ever bend a pin or severely stick yourself trying to pin heavy fabrics? These make all of that unnecessary. I did just buy 2 more 50 piece boxes because Amazon has a lower price than the already low price they had a month ago. Stock up now before the price goes up. Why 4 stars? I found 6 dead clips in the first box of 50 I opened. I havent opened any of the others and I suspect I will find them in those boxes as well. Thats the reason I ultimately bought 4 boxes. I cant do without these.

The ones I bought are the genuine ones. They are made in Japan and have a very satisfying glossy smooth finish, strong grip, and smooth action. They are very sturdy. I have been using them for sewing and they work better than pins for most things.

These work fine and I like that they have seam allowances marked on them. That said, I was all excited to use them, then realized that while theyre slightly easier to use that my pins... I still wont necessarily use them for every project. I like to live dangerously and not pin if the project isnt too crazy. My main goal getting these was to reduce how often I use pins so nobody gets one in their feet accidentally. Youll still need to use pins occasionally because some projects will require you pin further in on the fabric. But using less means you can count them after to make sure they all made it back in the pin box. Not super excited about the box these came in... its okay (sturdy) but I feel like it could be easier to get open and closed because this is the type of box you want to keep and use long term.

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.

After reading the reviews about these for weeks, I finally decided to buy them. Ive used them a few times in a few different ways and heres what Ive found: - theyre great for thick fabrics and sewing things with multiple layers as they help to keep the fabric flat and from bunching up like what can happen with pins. Theyre also easy to apply than pins can be on thick fabric - theyre not great for thinner fabric or things with really tight seam allowances like a stretch knit maxi dress with a 5/8 inch seam allowance (just sayin). The reason is that as you feed the fabric through your machine you have to remove the clip when your seam allowance is tight which means you end up pulling the fabric a bit to remove the clip and it then distorts the edge youre sewing So in short, I think these are great for certain projects and applications but not for everything so youll still need to hang on to your straight pins.

These little clips are very sturdy and strong. But they are tiny so I would not recommend for the edge of a quilt. I am using them for English paper piecing hexagons together.

Sometimes you have to use pins but when I can get by without the pins, I love using these clips. No holes in the fabric.

Best clips for crafters, artists or hobbyists. Hold fabric, paper and little bits of felt, zippers, seams, multiple layers, soft things like fabric, hard things such as wood or cardboard. Useful in sewing, book making, jewelry, gluing, and pretty much anything that will fit between the jaws. Comes in a larger with longer throat style too that is just as good. The metal spring is so good. Durable and so versatile. Do not need pins for sewing and thus I do not poke myself and bleed on projects anymore.....Yes, I did this all of the time!