My mother always pinned the two aprons together every time I wore a kilt - I suppose that was the reason for their demise, as I can distinctly remember the under apron being patched after I ripped it when the pin caught on a branch as I was climbing an apple tree.
We had 120 of them, plus plum and pear trees, far too much of a temptation, even though none of them was on a dwarfing rootstock.
With the big safety pin type you can make them a bit more secure by gently pulling the open pin into a wider V, which puts more outward pressure on the pin, holding it more firmly into the fastening.
Another option is to fasten the pin then pass a strong sewing thread under the point of the pin several times - wrapping it around the double loop of wire, effectively closing off the pins exit route. Tie the ends of the thread to secure it.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
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