Quote Originally Posted by fluter View Post
It should go point down: if the clasp should come loose, it won't fall out right away. You can also put a bit of pencil eraser or rubber band on the pin beneath the fabric to help hold it in place.

Many kilt pins have a rather dull point, which allows for working it carefully through the fabric without piercing any threads. That should minimize damage to the fabric. I have some blanket pins that are more pointy: it just occurred to me that I ought to dull them a bit with abrasive paper or a file!
How about a piece of vacuum hose tube from the auto parts store? I use it for all kinds of stuff, very reusable.- George