{"id":20373,"date":"2023-08-04T16:42:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=20373"},"modified":"2023-08-05T04:42:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T08:42:48","slug":"budget-or-quality-wonder-clips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-wonder-clips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tool Tips &#8211; Budget Or Quality? Wonder Clips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-471x650.jpg\" alt=\"Looking at sewing supplies. Does spending more on our tools get us better sewing results? Today - Wonder Clips!\" class=\"wp-image-20718 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-471x650.jpg 471w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-109x150.jpg 109w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips.jpg 550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 471px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 471\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"471\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-471x650.jpg\" alt=\"Looking at sewing supplies. Does spending more on our tools get us better sewing results? Today - Wonder Clips!\" class=\"wp-image-20718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-471x650.jpg 471w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips-109x150.jpg 109w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Wonder-clips.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next in our series of articles on looking at tools and equipment in the sewing room and asking if buying a better\/more expensive\/high-quality tool will make <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tips-for-sewing-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\">sewing faster<\/a>, easier or just more fun. \u00a0Can you sew well on a budget or will spending more money make you a better sewer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In earlier articles, we looked at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Tool Tip. Do quality tools lead to better sewing?\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tool-tip-do-quality-tools-lead-to-better-sewing\/\">Sewing machine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-brass-seam-ripper\/\">Seam ripper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-sewing-scissors\/\">Sewing scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I want to look at one of the miracles in the sewing room and a tool I use all the time &#8211; the Wonder Clip. &nbsp;Should you buy branded or budget?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Wonder clips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, these are a little sewing miracle that makes so many jobs just that little bit easier. \u00a0I use these all the time, especially in bag making with the thick layers, but also for quilting and binding too. \u00a0Any time I don't want to use a pin or I need an extra pair of hands to hold something, out come my <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KsTj6A\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KsTj6A\" target=\"_blank\">Wonder Clips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png\" alt=\"Clover Wonder Clips\" class=\"wp-image-3573 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png\" alt=\"Clover Wonder Clips\" class=\"wp-image-3573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They started out really quite expensive when first launched and came in small packs of 10 or 20. \u00a0Due to the cost, I only bought 10 and then quickly lost 3 of them right away so I'd really love some more. \u00a0Prices have dropped so that's great and you can now pick up a pack of 50 for under $20 &#8211; a bargain, get them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any innovation, knockoffs are soon to appear and the Wonder Clip is no exception. \u00a0These were originally by Clover, but now you can get unbranded or generic clips for much\u00a0cheaper. \u00a0They look the same, but do they perform the same?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00V52G6AA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00V52G6AA&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20&linkId=6A3K7LYWTJ7U44Q3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-500x446.jpg\" alt=\"71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_\" class=\"wp-image-20364 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-500x446.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-768x686.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/446;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-500x446.jpg\" alt=\"71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_\" class=\"wp-image-20364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-500x446.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-768x686.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/71vwfrXXKzL._SL1500_.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I was chatting about these with a bloggy friend, and we were wondering if the new knock-off versions were any good. &nbsp;She bought some to try and sent a few to me, and we can't tell the difference between the original expensive ones and these new unbranded clips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So Wonder Clips &#8211; this is one place where I actually splurged out early on and bought the good quality and now I need more, I'm tempted to buy the unbranded ones and get a great big bag for a bargain price. \u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OH32sC\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OH32sC\" target=\"_blank\">These ones<\/a> come in a convenient pack of 10 for just $8. \u00a0Added to my wishlist!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_\" class=\"wp-image-20366 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_\" class=\"wp-image-20366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/81tzVoHyeaL._SL1500_-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">How do you use your Wonder Clips?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your favorite clips are just one part of your sewing arsenal. While you can make your projects with as little materials as fabric, thread and needles (which we have many projects and <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/hand-sewing-stitches-for-making-clothes-by-hand\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"66317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lessons for<\/a>!), the more tools you have at your disposal the quicker and more diverse your projects can be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode517Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Next in our series of articles on looking at tools and equipment in the sewing room and asking if buying a better\/more expensive\/high-quality tool will make sewing faster, easier or just more fun. \u00a0Can you sew well on a budget or will spending more money make you a better sewer? \u2026 <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/budget-or-quality-wonder-clips\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":309,"featured_media":20718,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wds_primary_category":15},"categories":[15,4,89,164,38],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20373"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/309"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20373"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80236,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20373\/revisions\/80236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20373"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20373"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}