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Clover Wonder Clips, 50 pieces

The clips most other clips are copying, in the quantity you actually need. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Clover Wonder Clips, 50 pieces, product photograph

Clover Wonder Clips, 50 pieces

The clips most other clips are copying, in the quantity you actually need. One reference on every Amazon store we checked.

Contents
50 pieces
Material
Polycarbonate with stainless steel spring
Amazon reference
B00NTT5VWQ (all six markets)
  • Fifty is enough to clip a full garment seam without rationing
  • Flat base sits against the throat plate without lifting the fabric
  • Costlier than generic clips, which are visibly similar

Best for: Leather, vinyl, coated cotton, thick layers and binding

≈ $24 / £30 / 22 €
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Specifications

Contents
50 pieces
Material
Polycarbonate with stainless steel spring
Amazon reference
B00NTT5VWQ (all six markets)

Hands-on testing pending. What follows is verified reference data and manufacturer specification, marked as such.

What we verified. The reference B00NTT5VWQ designates this pack on all six Amazon stores we checked, confirmed on EAN.

The detail that matters at the machine. The flat base. A clip that sits proud lifts the fabric as it approaches the presser foot, and you end up removing clips two stitches before you reach them. A flat-based clip can be taken off as it arrives, which is the difference between a tool and a nuisance.

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