Clover Wonder Clips Pkg of 50, Red

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.

Saw these on the Amazon website and was intrigued. Since I had a Gift Card I added the package to my shopping cart while purchasing other items. When the items I arrived, I happened to be in the process of altering the hems on 4 pairs of jeans. I experimented with the first pair of jeans. They worked great, held the temporary hem securely while moving around the free-arm of my Janome sewing machine as I stitched. Easy to remove as the needle approached the clip. I had all the jeans altered in no time. Best part - no more pricked fingers from straight pins rotating around the free-arm!!! I know these will work well with quilt binding as well. I may be ordering a few more packages so I have enough on hand for various projects.

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.

I use these in quilting any time I can rather than use straight pins - for holding cut pieces together, for securing corners and fabric folded on bindings prior to stitching, for holding pieces and labels together, etc. Both this size and the larger size have a space for the fold in the fabric, they hold fabric securely without damaging it, and are easy to attach and remove with my weak hands. Someone wisely said buy them in bulk - 50 pk and that was very good advice. With several stations in my quilting room and a supply bad outfitted for classes, I probably have 200 of the red and 100 of the green and still sometimes run out. GREAT PRODUCT!

Lisa Lams book, A Bag For All Reasons, suggested the use of these clips. I was buying something else on Amazon so threw these in to the order, free shipping, you know! I have sewn a few times since receiving the clips and have found them to be quite useful! While sewing a zip pouch for my Etsy shop, Stitchuation, I found the clips easier to use than pins to keep the lining, zipper, and exterior clamped tidily together before and while sewing it all together. Also while keeping bag handles in place before sewing, the clips were much better than pins. I am quite a fan of these clips and thank Lisa Lam for letting me know about them!

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 love these! They came in a nice plastic storage box and I used them right away for my sewing project. They feel like they have a secure firm grip; quality feel. Would buy again!

Ive been wanting to get these Clover Wonder Clips for a long time, but when others are charging up to $40 for 50 clips, I just couldnt justify the cost. So when I saw them at this crazy low price, I snagged two boxes. I was about of bind a large queen-size quilt and wasnt looking forward to all the pin pricks. I used the Clover clips instead of pinning and they worked out perfectly. I was really amazed at how secure they were, even on the bulky mitered corners of the binding. Absolutely no slipping and no falling off, even after constantly moving the quilt while hand-stitching. They are the perfect size for doing binding. You dont need the bigger ones. I love, Love, LOVE these clips. Great invention. I would highly recommend them.

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.