May 3, 2018 · “Bodkin” may be related to the Gaelic word for “dagger,” which makes sense since most bodkins are tapered at one end. At the other end, there’s a hole or other means of attaching elastic …

She then shows how to add elastic and/or a drawstring to the sewn casing using a bodkin or basic safety pin. She also demonstrates how to sew the elastic edges together without creating bulk. For a …

Apr 22, 2020 · Others are slender enough to be used as a bodkin and are designed to thread material through a casing. Heat-resistant versions have a silicone tip for gripping or pushing fabric while …

Bodkin or small safety pin Scissors Sewing machine Silk pins Thread Connect the scarves The two scarves are joined with short side seams. When the sewn-together scarves are folded in half, parallel …

Mar 7, 2017 · Bodkin – Long, flat, needle-like tool used to thread elastic through casing. Boning – Narrow strips used to stiffen a garment, usually made of plastic, metal, or bone.

Mar 8, 2021 · 2. Form fabric tubes. With right sides together, fold each strip in half lengthwise, pin, and stitch 1/4 inch from the raw edges. With a tube turner or bodkin, turn the tubes right side out. Turn …

Jun 27, 2024 · Discover the history of sewing in the United States at the DAR Museum's exhibition, Sewn in America, until December 31, 2024.

Find out how to choose from knit, woven, and braided elastics. Then learn three ways of applying them to your next garment sewing project.

Sep 13, 2019 · It can be frustrating when the safety pin or bodkin holding the elastic gets detached, and the elastic end gets lost within the casing. The method I use is an alternative elastic waist finish that …

Dec 19, 2008 · Depending on the thickness of the yarn, I use a bodkin, a needle threader, crochet hook or even a hair pin to pull the catch to the back side of the sweater. Try not to 'pull' the catch as much …