straight pin

Seamstress's pointed fastener

A straight pin is a short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point at one end and a small head at the other, used to fasten pieces of fabric together temporarily during sewing.

The head prevents the pin from slipping through the material.

She used straight pins to hold the pattern in place before cutting.

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pin mechanism/safety

straight pinsafety pin

Self-shielding wire clasp

brooch · stitch · seam · snap fastener · hook and eye

fastening permanence

straight pinstitch

Thread loop in fabric

seam · rivet · weld · glue

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G