Enamel pins are a blast to collect, but if you’re like me, your cool collection mostly sits unused. The problem? Pinning them to a shirt means poking holes in your favorite fabrics—and nobody wants that. Plus, wearing a pin right on your chest feels a bit too attention-grabbing.
I recently discovered a better solution: placing pins on the bottom band of a hoodie. I don’t really mind if there’s a tiny hole in that elastic hem—it seems way less important than damaging the main fabric. Plus, with this lower positioning, the pin becomes a subtle accent rather than a bold statement piece. It’s a nice little detail that doesn’t try too hard but still lets you enjoy your pins in everyday life.
I thought my not-so-original idea of displaying my enamel pins on my backpack would have me switching them out on a regular basis, but my Basquiat crown pin has been on the pocket ever since I rediscovered it. Where will you display yours when it’s no longer hoodie season?
Good point about hoodie season possibly limiting my pin usage. However, in my house, it’s always hoodie season.