It is a must to have different varieties of pins and needles to work on in keeping the fabrics together. Whether doing the needlework by hand or with the aid of your sewing machine, you need to have the following arrays of pins and needles:

Extra-long straight pins

For any sewing projects, you must have extra-long straight pins at hand. They are handy when you're making longer fabrics that need stability on your slipcovers, curtains and draperies. Pin cushions are used by some people to keep there pins and needles at hand. Though they are handy, it is annoying when you can't determine the length of the pin that you're pulling out. Plus it gets things mixed up. To make things better, you can just put the pins separately by its use. A box with lid is convenient and you can try using a magnet in picking them up.

Safety pins

Safety pins are one of the best inventions ever. Some people prefer using safety pins than extra-long straight pins. Safety pins are good sewing alternatives for some low-sew or no-sew projects aside from being good fasteners that prevents the shifting and moving of fabrics.

Safety pins are available in two basic colors: silver or chrome tone and brass or gold tone. Your project will get a more organized look if you use a new set of pins instead of your rusted old ones. They are also created for decorative purposes if you're not aware. Every manufacturer adds some small details to the pins that make them look slightly different from each other.

Safety pins come in assortments of sizes from 1-3 inches long. They are inexpensive and you can make use of them anytime.

Sewing machine needles

Lightweight and silky fabrics for window treatments and durable fabrics for slipcovers can be sewn by most sewing machines. It is essential to use the correct needle. You can either choose regular sewing machine needles and heavy-duty sewing machine needles.