This guide teaches the proper technique for pinning fabric during draping and sewing.

It emphasizes the importance of pinning close to the seamlines and at an angle, ensuring the pins are secure and the fabric doesn’t shift.

The guide also demonstrates the incorrect way of pinning, which can lead to fabric distortion and inaccurate darts or seamlines.

Lesson Steps:

1. Identify the seamlines or darts you need to pin.
2. Position the pins as close as possible to the seamline or dart, not outside or far away from it.
3. Insert the pins at an angle, going in and out of the fabric, rather than straight in.
4. For left-handed individuals, insert the pins from right to left.
5. Ensure the pins are secure and the fabric cannot shift or move.
6. Add additional pins along the seamline or dart if needed to prevent fabric distortion or shifting.
7. Avoid pinning fabric loosely or straight in, as this can cause the fabric to move and distort the seamlines or darts.
8. Double-check that all critical areas, such as the center front, side seams, and center back, are securely pinned to maintain the proper grain and shape.