Thursday, January 29, 2026

How to Pin Seams for Straighter Sewing | 2 Minute Tips with PBJ

 

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2 Minute Tips with PBJ is a short video series sharing quick, beginner-friendly quilting tips to help build confidence in essential skills.

One thing I’m especially passionate about, especially for beginners, is pinning seams correctly. This simple step can be a game changer when it comes to getting your corners to meet perfectly.


Close-up of two pieces of blue fabric pinned together along a vertical seam, showing contrasting thread and pin placement before stitching.


Not only does proper pinning improve your stitching, it also keeps your machine safe. By following my steps on how to pin and when to pull your pins while sewing, you reduce the risk of hitting a pin with your needle. No broken needles, bent pins, or worst-case scenario: messing up your machine’s timing.



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