Wright, go ahead and splurge! Buy yourself a WHOLE box of sewing pins JUST FOR YOURSELF. No need to share with the misses. Actually, it's also perfectly acceptable (in most states) for a male to wander alone through a sewing and crafts shop. I found some really good stuff there for my EIII project including the faux black leather that I used for the cockpit lining and patches on the fabric.

It was kinda weird being the only guy in the store though! And only buying 4" of fabric! Must be how my wife feels in the hobby shop.