Abstract: A moor or anchor (10) for pins (12), needles, or other sewing implements, comprising a moor or anchor having a first end and a second end, the first (14) and the second end (16) are connected by a central portion (30) which may be curved (18), whereby the moor or anchor (10) can be positioned on a surface (20) and receive a pin (12), needle, or other sewing implement to anchor apiece of fabric (19) to the surface. The surface (20) may be fabric, cloth, vinyl, plastic, or any other flexible material. The moor or anchor (10) may be configured in various shapes and include curved portions (18) and planar surfaces (26). A method for using the moor to secure and position pins and other sewing implements to surfaces such as fabric or other flexible material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sewing aid for handicapped persons which includes a mounting base for a support surface, an arm upright on said base flexible to move to various positions and a high friction relatively light cylinder on said arm to hold fabrics and garments in a stabilized position so that sewing can be done with one hand. Various shapes can be utilized for sewing operations and a retainer on the support arm is used for sewing accessories.