Pearl-head and jeweled-head pins
Pearl-head, colored-head and jeweled-head pins
Pins with a round head that's easy to grip and easy to find: pearl-head pin wheels in white, black and colors, jeweled-head pin wheels, and pearl-head pins in a clear storage box. For sewing, pattern work on a dress form, securing headscarves and scarves, floral arrangements and design.
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What Is a Pearl-Head Pin?
A straight steel pin topped with a plastic ball in a pearl finish. The large head is easy to grip, stands out on the fabric and does not get lost in the weave like a small metal head. That is why pearl-head pins are used for table work, draping on a dress form and pinning layers that need to be taken apart quickly.
Pearl Head, Glass Head and Rhinestone Head
Pearl head: light, glossy plastic, available in many colours and comfortable to hold. Heat-sensitive: in direct contact with a hot iron the head can warp or melt.
Glass head: smaller and heat-resistant, so it is suitable when you iron with the pins in place.
Rhinestone head: a ball covered in small light-reflecting stones. Choose it when the pin stays visible: on a headscarf, shawl, ribbon, bouquet or decoration.
Pin Wheel or Box
On a wheel, each pin sits in its own slot around a plastic disc. You can see at a glance how many pins are left, and pull out one at a time. It is convenient next to the sewing machine and in a work bag. In a clear box, the pins lie together under a closing lid, which suits those who work with one colour and need quantity.
Common Uses
Pinning patterns and pinning onto a dress form during measuring and fitting.
Marking the position of buttons, pockets and the hem, with a different colour for each type of marking.
Securing a headscarf, head covering or shawl.
Bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and table decoration at events.
Marking on a map or corkboard, and craft projects.
Pinning a garment to a display mannequin in a shop window, with a head in the fabric's shade.
Professional Tips
For marking, choose a colour that stands out on the fabric. For display and photography, choose a colour close to the fabric so the pin does not draw the eye.
Don't iron over a plastic head. Iron up to the pin, pull it out and continue.
Pin perpendicular to the seam line, with the head facing out, so the pin is easy to pull out before the fabric reaches the needle.
Return every pin to the wheel at the end of the job. A pin forgotten in a garment can prick the wearer.
More Pins
For pins that lock and don't open, see safety pins, and for delicate pinning with a small metal head, steel sewing pins. Every type of pin is in pins. For working with pins on a form, see dress forms and sewing forms, and the rest of the tools are in sewing accessories.
Related guide: Types of sewing pins: steel, pearl-head, safety pins and which suit a dress form
Frequently asked questions
Are pearl-head pins resistant to pressing?
No. The pearl head is made of plastic, and in direct contact with a hot iron it may warp or melt. When you need to iron with the pins in place, choose a glass head or a metal pin without a plastic head.
What are pearl-head pins made of?
The body is made of steel, and the head is plastic with a pearl finish. In jeweled-head pins, the ball is covered with small stones that reflect light.
What is a pin wheel used for?
For tidy storage. Each pin sits in its own slot, you pull out one at a time, and you can see right away how many are left.
Which pins suit fastening a headscarf?
Pearl-head or jeweled-head pins. Choose a color that matches the scarf, or a contrasting color when the pin serves as decoration. The thin point passes through the fabric without tearing it.
Can pearl-head pins be stuck into a dress form?
Yes, in a dress form that is intended for pinning. The large head is clearly visible on the fabric and easy to pull out. Pins aren't stuck into a rigid fiberglass display form.
What is the difference between a pearl head and a jeweled head?
A pearl head is a smooth, glossy ball, and is used mainly for work. A jeweled head is covered with small stones and is used when the pin stays visible, on a headscarf, a bouquet or as decoration.
What colors do pearl-head pins come in?
In white, black, silver and mixed colors. Jeweled-head pins come in black, white, black-and-white and mixed colors.
How do you keep the pins from rusting?
Keep them in a dry place, in a wheel or a closed box, and don't leave them in damp fabric or in a garment that goes into the wash.
Can I use pearl-head pins for flower arrangements?
Yes. Pearl-head pins are common in bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and event decorations. The classic white head blends with most arrangements.
Can I buy pearl-head pins in bulk?
Yes. You can buy several wheels or boxes, and for wholesale orders contact us by phone at 03-9444226 or on WhatsApp at 055-2473993.