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Pinning for gathering (Tip/Technique)

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Diana M


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6/11/04 4:28 PM

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When I'm pinning a ruffle onto the main garment, I used red-headed pins for the centers, quarter marks, and eights on long ruffles. I don't use them anywhere else. That way, when it comes time to even out the gathers, I know which pins need to stay put -- red pins mean "STOP: Don't move me!"

I also pin with the tip pointing in, heads out, so the pins don't get lost amongst the gathers.

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	PVA said... What a good idea! Thanks for this tip, I'm sure to use it. 6/11/04 9:50 PM
	PixieCat said... Such a great idea! The same could be used for easing a sleeve - pinning at the notches. Thanks! 6/12/04 4:27 AM
	ladykick said... "Smacks forehead with hand" What a great idea and amazingly simple! I should have thought of it years ago......but since I didn't, I am sure glad that you shared it! 6/13/04 4:39 AM