Spring is required.
Model should be printed in ABS. PLA deforms significantly in the summer due to the sun, making the clothespins unusable.
The model does not need to be mirrored. The parts are designed to fit together without being mirrored in the slicer.
Yes, it's cheaper to print these clips (if you already have the springs) than to buy new ones. Even cheap wooden clips are more expensive. Clips of similar quality cost about five times as much.
The author remixed this model.
Better printability. Different dimensions and center pins added to prevent the clamp from twisting sideways.