Tie tack vs. bar pin backing

[sydnie7]

Not DIY, but the kilt pin I just purchased for bigdad1 (see his avatar) is a large, heavy piece held w/ two tie tacks, one each top and bottom. They are a higher quality than the ones you show (the removable part aka clutch pin is a solid piece, you pull the end up to release vs. the "pinch and pull" you show). Worn on wool, I might be concerned about the "pinch" mechanism snagging fabric. If it's on demin or the like, I see no such issue.

Interesting find and it'll be fun to see the finished project!

[Kilted in Maine]

Thanks, I hadn't considered the snagging issue.

I know the backing you are talking about and may have some of those backings lying around with tie tacks I no longer use - but using the pin may be a problem. There may not be enough material to set in epoxy.

Speaking of epoxy, that may be the solution.

Just put a big glob of epoxy on the arrowhead to set the bar pin backing even with the tine.

[sydnie7]

The two types of clutches can often be mixed/matched with different pins. That is, you may have a nice clutch on hand that will mate to a new pin that comes with backing plate for glueing.

But the pin length is critical, and some pins/clutches just don't interchange.

I suppose you could snip off the pin from unused tie tack and, as you say, glob in on with substantive epoxy. Working around old sports cars as I do, I've seen stranger things done with JB Weld!

[Clockwork John]

The "pinch" type pins don't work well when put through several layers of fabric. I've had a few tie pins fall off with that type of back.