Description
Bodkins is a useful sewing essential that is used for inserting elastic, fabric tubes, ribbons, cord or yarn through casings easily and smoothly.
You can also use a bodkin to thread ribbon or cord through loops/embroidery stitches or through laces. If you have a laced garment this tool can be used to draw the string through the small eyelets. You can also use it to turn bias tubes right-side out.
There are two varieties of bodkins – open & closed-end bodkins. The open end bodkin has special teeth that grip securely and are held tight with a sliding ring.
What are Bodkins used for
- Inserting elastic
- Turning tubes of fabric right side out
- Turning tubes of fabric right side out
- Inserting drawstrings, ribbons trims in the casing
- Ribbon weaving
- Pulling elastic or string from the casing