I actually have two tools that I couldn't live without.
1. A small pair of pliers which is absolutely
invaluable to pull needles through heavier
fabrics. Most of you know that I love
working with recycled denim and I couldn't be
invaluable to pull needles through heavier
fabrics. Most of you know that I love
working with recycled denim and I couldn't be
without my trusty pliers when I am trying to
handstitch.
2. This one is perhaps utterly silly, but
I use it every single time I need to
stuff anything. It's quite simply a piece
of wooden doweling - 1/4" thick.
By complete happenstance, the end
(to the left in the picture) was slivererd off and it now is the most perfect shape to get stuffing into little areas. Over the years (and I've had this for probably close to 30 years!) it has worn beautifully smooth. It's the perfect length too. It's one of the irreplaceable tools I have!
(to the left in the picture) was slivererd off and it now is the most perfect shape to get stuffing into little areas. Over the years (and I've had this for probably close to 30 years!) it has worn beautifully smooth. It's the perfect length too. It's one of the irreplaceable tools I have!
Good tips here - I will certainly be trying out both of them - I have two dolls I am looking at making and the dowel idea will come in very handy. The pliers - great idea for someone with dodgy finger joints!
ReplyDeleteBoth are very handy tools. I'm am planning a few recycled denim projects in the new year and will keep my pliers handy :)
ReplyDeleteYes,indeed. I have my hubby's pliers and I threw myself down in front of him when he wanted them back! lol
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ReplyDeleteI keep a pair of (needle nose) pliers in my notions collection too. You just never know when it will save the day.
ReplyDeletePliers are handy! Love that you have used and worn the dowel to perfection!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these are terrific tools to have about -- as a matter of fact, I have a dowel that looks very similar to yours in the canister on my sewing table!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe should share this sort of stuff much much more - two really valuable tools for your needs MA.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the stuffer as I'll be making up my Miss Rabbit for Miss Jessie soon and there'll be a whole lot of stuffing going on!!!
:))
love your little wooden thingy. I suspect we could all do with one of those
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