Waist Pins User's Manual

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Classic Waist Pins View guide + Close guide −

📦 What's included?

  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting.
  • Two metal pin pieces that hook together.
  • Two secure locking metal backs.
  • Two additional rubber backs for a softer, more comfortable option.
Classic Waist Pin pieces with metal locking backs and rubber backs

How to remove the metal pin backs

⚠️ Never pull them straight off! These locking backs are designed for maximum security, especially when used on thick denim.

  1. Push the wider part of the metal back inwards towards the pin.
  2. Squeeze the entire metal back, including the end which was not pushed inward.
  3. Pull it gently backwards to remove it.

Always use the Push → Squeeze → Pull method. Pulling the back straight off may damage your Waist Pin.

Using the rubber backs

If you prefer a softer and more comfortable option, simply swap to the included rubber backs. They are easy to fit and remove. A slight twisting motion can sometimes make removal even easier.

🎥 See how to use your Classic Waist Pins.

▶ Watch Classic pins guide — 0:13

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Flat Back Waist Pins designs

These are the Flat Back designs. Scroll past the photos to learn what's included and how to remove the flat backs.
If you do not see your design, check Classic Waist Pins, PRO Waist Pins or Button Covers.

📦 What's included?

  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting.
  • Two Flat Back Waist Pins.
Flat Back Waist Pin pieces showing the flat back and removable pin

How to remove the flat back

⚠️ Never pull with force!

  1. Gently pull the front of the Waist Pin away from the pin.
  2. The flat back will release easily.

Always remove the flat back by gently pulling the front of the Waist Pin.

🎥 See how to use your Flat Back Waist Pins.

▶ Watch Flatback pins guide — 1:02

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PRO Waist Pins View guide + Close guide −

PRO Waist Pins designs

This is the only current PRO pin design.
If you do not see your design, check Classic Waist Pins, Flat Back Waist Pins or Button Covers.

📦 What's included?

  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting.
  • Four metal pin pieces.
  • Two metal connecting bars.
  • Four secure locking metal backs.
  • Four additional rubber backs.
PRO Waist Pin pieces, connecting bars, metal backs and rubber backs

How to remove the locking metal backs

⚠️ Never pull them straight off! The PRO locking metal backs use the same removal method as our Classic Waist Pins.

  1. Push the wider part of the metal back inwards towards the pin.
  2. Squeeze the entire metal back, including the end which was not pushed inward.
  3. Pull it gently backwards to remove it.

Always use the Push → Squeeze → Pull method. Pulling the back straight off may damage your Waist Pin.

How to use PRO Waist Pins

PRO Waist Pins work differently from our Classic and Flat Back Waist Pins. Watch the video below to see how to fit and remove them.

🎥 Jump straight to the PRO Waist Pins instructions.

▶ Watch PRO pins guide — 1:13

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📦 What's included?

  • Two matching Button Covers.
  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting.

How to attach a Button Cover

  1. Open the Button Cover.
  2. Slide the open cover over the button you want to cover.
  3. Close the cover and press down until it clicks securely into place.

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🧼 Important Tip

Always remove Waist Pins and Button Covers before washing your clothes.
Washing with them attached may damage them or increase the risk of losing them.

🎥 Video Guide

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Your Pin Theory user guide · 2-minute read
Waist Pins User's Manual

How to take the backs off.

Thank you so much for your purchase! Each product works a little differently. Find your type below, it takes 10 seconds and keeps your pins safe.

Type 1

Classic Waist Pins

Most of our designs, including Love Heart, Northern Star, Saturn, Gem Square, Sword 2.0, 8-Petal and Double Button.

In the pouch

  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting
  • Two metal pin pieces that hook together
  • Two secure locking metal backs
  • Two rubber backs, for a softer, more comfortable option

Taking the metal backs off

Watch at 0:13 →
Push
1Push

Push the wider part of the metal back inwards, towards the pin.

Squeeze
2Squeeze

Squeeze the whole metal back, including the end you didn’t push.

Pull
3Pull

Pull it gently backwards to remove it.

Please don’t pull them straight off. Always use Push → Squeeze → Pull. Pulling the back straight off may damage your Classic pin.

Prefer softer? Use the rubber backs

Swap to the included rubber backs. They’re easy to fit and remove, and a slight twist can make removal even easier.

Wearing them

Pin the two pieces apart on one side of your waistband, then hook them together. Some designs, like the Daisy, twist together instead of hooking.

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Type 2

Flat Back Waist Pins

Cat Button, Crystal Bloom, Double Rosette, English Blossom, Metal Bloom, Retro Flower and Rose II.

In the pouch

  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting
  • Two Flat Back Waist Pins

Gentle pull, that’s it

Watch at 1:02 →
Gently pull
1Gently pull

Gently pull the front of the Waist Pin away from the pin.

Release
2Release

The flat back will release easily. No squeezing needed.

No force needed. Flat backs release differently from Classic pins, so just pull gently.

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Type 3

PRO Waist Pins

Button PRO. Same backs as the Classic pins, but a different fit, with two metal bars.

In the pouch

  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting
  • Four metal pin pieces
  • Two metal connecting bars
  • Four secure locking metal backs
  • Four rubber backs

Same backs, same method. The PRO locking backs come off exactly like the Classic ones: Push → Squeeze → Pull.

Fitting your PRO pins

Watch at 1:13 →

Both bars sit on the outside of your jeans, within the width of the waistband.

  1. First bar

    Place the first metal bar on the outside of your jeans, within the width of the waistband.

  2. Two pins

    Insert two pins into the holes.

  3. Second bar

    Position the second bar, also on the outside and within the width of the waistband, where you’d like to tighten your waistband.

  4. Last two pins

    Insert the remaining two pins.

Best fit tip: fit PRO pins while wearing your jeans. Or fit them with your jeans off first, then make final adjustments once you’re wearing them.

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Type 4

Button Covers: open, slide, click

Turn any plain button into a statement in seconds.

In the pouch

  • Two matching Button Covers
  • A soft black velvet pouch, perfect for storage or gifting

Putting a cover on

Open
1Open

Open the Button Cover.

Slide
2Slide

Slide the open cover over the button you want to cover.

Click
3Click

Close it and press down until it clicks securely into place.

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Wash-day tip

Always remove Waist Pins and Button Covers before washing your clothes. Washing with them on may damage them or make them easier to lose.

Still unsure? · Video guide 1:50

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