Product Description
Hemline Bodkins - 2 pcs
Pinch & Thread Metal Bodkins for cords, ribbon & elastics
Quietly indispensable, the Hemline Bodkins pair takes the fuss out of threading and adjusting elastics, ribbons and cords. This compact set contains two specialist tools that cover the most common tasks: a Pinch Bodkin with spring jaws to grip elastic or tape firmly without piercing, and a Thread Bodkin with a smooth looped end for guiding trims cleanly through eyelets, channels and casings. Together, they replace the improvised safety pin approach with a method that is faster, neater and kinder to fibres.
Made from polished metal with a low-profile shape, both bodkins slip through narrow channels without snagging seam allowances. The Pinch Bodkin’s sliding collar locks the grip so your elastic stays put while you feed it through waistbands, drawstring bags or basket tops. The Thread Bodkin behaves like a blunt, flexible needle: pass your ribbon, lace, cord or yarn through the loop and lead it through the channel with steady control. Because neither tool punctures elastic or trims, recovery is preserved and edges stay tidy.
Quilters, bag makers and home sewists will find endless uses beyond garment waistbands. Think zipped pouches with inner channels, quilted storage baskets with elasticated edges, tool rolls and project organisers, cushion backs with ties, and craft items that need a reliable drawstring. The smooth finish prevents adhesive or fray from catching; the durable build means these are tools you buy once and keep close to the machine.
Choose this set if you value accuracy and clean finishing. It saves time, protects materials and helps small construction steps—often overlooked—match the standard of your piecing and quilting. Slip them into a notions tin or travel kit and you’ll be prepared whenever a casing, channel or tidy closure appears in the instructions.
Other Details
How Makers Use It
- Use the Pinch Bodkin to grip flat or round elastic securely and feed it through waistbands, bag channels and basket tops without piercing.
- Thread the Thread Bodkin with ribbon, lace, cord or yarn to guide trims through eyelets, tunnels and casings with minimal bulk.
- Replace lost or twisted drawstrings on pouches, tool rolls and laundry bags.
- Create neat closures on quilted accessories such as cushion backs and hot-water-bottle covers.
- Quickly adjust elastic length during fit tests before final stitching.
Practical Tips
- Press casings flat and trim bulky seam allowances for smoother passage.
- Lock the Pinch Bodkin with the sliding ring before threading to prevent slips.
- Anchor the free end of elastic with a clip so it doesn’t disappear into the channel.
- For very narrow tunnels, choose the Thread Bodkin to reduce bulk.
- Mark elastic overlap, then secure with a zigzag or boxed bar-tack for durability.
