A traditional beech wood darning egg, with a smooth polished surface, ideal for darning holes in socks, jumpers and delicate items. The egg holds the hole tight enough for an easy repair job, and in the case of sock heels can provide the right curved surface to work against, holding the sock in shap..
£7.50
Ex Tax:£6.25
A traditional shaped beech wood darning mushroom, with comfortable turned handle, for providing a firm base upon which to carry out the darning of socks and similar items. The curved shape sits well in the heel of a frayed sock, enabling needlework to take place while the sock is held in the correct..
£6.00
Ex Tax:£5.00
A case of 60 pins, with triangular heads, which are designed to lie flat on the fabric — great for use when machine-quilting as the needle won't impeded the sewing. Each pin is an extra-long 1.75 inches, meaning they will secure a useful amount of fabric at each point. Made in France by Bohin,..
£9.00
Ex Tax:£7.50
Brand: Small items
Specialist fabric marking chalk pencils produced for the company of La Manufacture Bohin, whose museum workshops in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy remain as the sole producer of pins and needles still working in France - and where the original machines and production methods are open for public d..
£3.50
Ex Tax:£2.92
Brand: Small items
Specialist fabric marking chalk pencils produced for the company of La Manufacture Bohin, whose museum workshops in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy remain as the sole producer of pins and needles still working in France - and where the original machines and production methods are open for public d..
£3.50
Ex Tax:£2.92
Brand: Small items
Specialist fabric marking chalk pencils produced for the company of La Manufacture Bohin, whose museum workshops in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy remain as the sole producer of pins and needles still working in France - and where the original machines and production methods are open for public d..
£3.50
Ex Tax:£2.92
Brand: Sajou
A French made wooden pin cushion in an elegant vintage barrel shape. The pin cushion itself can be removed from the wood, allowing you to switch the fabrics to one of your liking. We recommend using fabric glue to secure the cushion in place. Measures 4cm tall, 3cm diameter at the base — and tapers ..
£20.00
Ex Tax:£16.67
Brand: Small items
A traditional leather thimble with a reinforced non-slip metal tip on the interior. Leather thimbles are brilliant for tough and fiddly sewing projects, as they allow for the gripping of needles and pins, while also protecting the finger. Over time, this thimble will take the shape of your finger to..
£19.50
Ex Tax:£16.25
Brand: Small items
Packets of 20 sharps and darners or, 40 sharps and milliners, general purpose sewing needles still made using the original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy — since 1952 the only needle producer still working in France. Made of nickel plated ..
£5.00
Ex Tax:£4.17
Brand: Small items
A box of coloured glass headed pins from the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy — since 1952 the only needle maker left in France. Produced on a remarkable machine that melts the glass as the pins heads turn through it, catching a drop as they do so. Ea..
£9.50
Ex Tax:£7.92
Brand: Small items
A box of black glass headed pins from the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy - since 1952 the only needle maker left in France. Produced on a remarkable machine that melts the glass as the pins heads turn through it, catching a drop as they do so. Easily visi..
£9.50
Ex Tax:£7.92
Brand: Small items
A box of white glass headed pins from the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy — since 1952 the only needle maker left in France. Produced on a remarkable machine that melts the glass as the pins heads turn through it, catching a drop as they do so. Easily visi..
£9.50
Ex Tax:£7.92
Brand: Small items
A Pack of 24 all brass, coil sprung, safety pins of 19mm length. Being especially fine and sharp these are particularly recommended for fine or delicate fabrics where larger, thicker pins, might snag or pull the weave out of shape. Made on original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bo..
£1.80
Ex Tax:£1.50
Brand: Small items
A Pack of 24 all brass, coil sprung, safety pins of 23mm length. Being especially fine and sharp these are particularly recommended for fine or delicate fabrics where larger, thicker pins, might snag or pull the weave out of shape. Made on original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bo..
£2.00
Ex Tax:£1.67
Brand: Small items
A pack of 12 size 2 safety pins of about 36mm length, made in the classic 'French' style, that is without a coil, but with the addition at the elbow of a small ball, or olive which helps to maintain tension of the spring, whilst avoiding fabric becoming nipped and trapped between the coils. Made on ..
£3.50
Ex Tax:£2.92
Brand: Small items
A pack of 12 size 3 safety pins of about 44mm length, made in the classic 'French' style, that is without a coil, but with the addition at the elbow of a small ball, or olive which helps to maintain tension of the spring, whilst avoiding fabric becoming nipped and trapped between the coils. Made on ..
£4.00
Ex Tax:£3.33
Brand: Sajou
A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of Red linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint free,..
£7.50
Ex Tax:£6.25
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in black. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy ..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in blue. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy s..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in ecru. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy s..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in green. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy ..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in grey. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy s..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in red. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy se..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in red. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy se..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in white. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy ..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
Brand: Small items
5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in yellow. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy..
£2.50
Ex Tax:£2.08
A pair of 9” French style tailor’s shears made in chrome-plated carbon steel, with a straight, rather than sidebent, profile and sharp blades for smooth and clean cutting all the way to the tip. Perfect for demanding jobs, including thick fabrics, and cutting away from a flat surface — the straight ..
£29.00
Ex Tax:£24.17
A pair of fully nickel-plated carbon steel tailor’s shears for the cutting of heavier weight fabrics or several layers at a time. In a classic side-bent model, made for cutting accurately on a tabletop — the side-bent shape allows the scissors to lie as flat as possible against the tabletop, minimis..
£29.00
Ex Tax:£24.17
A pair of fully nickel-plated carbon steel tailor’s shears for the cutting of heavier weight fabrics or several layers at a time. In a classic side-bent model, made for cutting accurately on a tabletop – the side-bent shape allows the scissors to lie as flat as possible against the tabletop, minimis..
£24.00
Ex Tax:£20.00
Brand: Small items
A diminutive pair of embroidery scissors made from sharpened nickel-plated carbon steel with a gold-plated handle. Perfect for snipping threads in any embroidery or sewing project. Made in Italy by Alpen, located in Premana, a small village in the mountains of Lombardy known for its rich history in ..
£17.00
Ex Tax:£14.17
Brand: Small items
A compact, yet effective pair of haberdashery scissors made from nickel-plated carbon steel. Great for general sewing and fabric snipping, these are safe to place in a pocket for easy access as no sharp edges are present while closed. Made in Italy by Alpen, located in Premana, a small village in th..
£17.00
Ex Tax:£14.17
Brand: Small items
A handsome, well balanced pair of brushed stainless steel dressmaker’s or sewing scissors, ideal for general sewing use, and for the precise cutting of fabric and threads. These well-crafted scissors have beautifully shaped bows, or handles, for comfortable use over long periods. Made from AISI 420 ..
£44.00
Ex Tax:£36.67
Made in France, a small round metal tin containing roughly 120 fine n°5 (1/4") classic dressmakers pins, with a diameter of 0.70 mm for a length of 32 mm. These pins are highly recommended for light fabrics. The tin is covered with a round label representing 'French genius, enlightening the wo..
£10.50
Ex Tax:£8.75
Brand: Small items
A fully nickel plated and mirror polished pair of high quality dressmaker's shears, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Lighter than Tailor's shears, Wiss style dressmaker's shears are intended for the cutting of lighter dressmaking fabrics...
£29.00
Ex Tax:£24.17
Brand: Small items
A pair of double-pointed nickel-plated, high quality dressmaker's shears with black bows or handles and tightening bolt, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. These double pointed tailor's shears are heavy-duty, long-bladed cutting tools with ..
£35.00
Ex Tax:£29.17
Brand: Small items
A pair of high quality, mirror polished stainless steel kitchen and household scissors, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek — one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. These heavy duty multi-functional kitchen scissors have beautifully crafted bows, or handles, resulting in elevated ..
£45.00
Ex Tax:£37.50
Brand: Small items
A fully nickel plated and mirror polished pair of high quality embroidery scissors with large bows (handles) made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Perfect for detailed work, snipping threads or cutting out precise shapes, the large bows make t..
£14.00
Ex Tax:£11.67
Brand: Small items
A fully nickel plated and mirror polished pair of high quality dressmaker's shears, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Tailor's shears have long, sharp blades for cutting fabric with accuracy and ease, especially for heavy-duty materials an..
£49.00
Ex Tax:£40.83
Brand: Small items
A pair of nickel plated high quality dressmaker's shears with black bows or handles and tightening bolt, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Tailor's shears have long, sharp blades for cutting fabric with accuracy and ease, especially for he..
£35.00
Ex Tax:£29.17
Brand: Small items
A pair of nickel plated high quality dressmaker's shears with black bows or handles and tightening bolt, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Tailor's shears have long, sharp blades for cutting fabric with accuracy and ease, especially for he..
£25.00
Ex Tax:£20.83
Brand: Small items
A fully nickel plated and mirror polished pair of high quality sewing scissors, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek, one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Sartina translates as 'little seamstress' — these smaller, lighter sewing scissors are great for accurate cutting out, as wel..
£19.00
Ex Tax:£15.83
Brand: Small items
A pair of nickel plated and mirror polished high quality dressmaker's shears with dark red bows or handles, made in Premana, Italy, by Fennek — one of this historical scissor-making town's oldest makers. Lighter than Tailor's shears, Wiss style dressmaker's shears are intended for the cutting of lig..
£25.00
Ex Tax:£20.83
Made in France, a folding pack of 40 needles to cover most general sewing requirements, with a Toile de Jouy motif on the exterior and Plaisirs de la campagne on the inside. Contains a range of needles as follows: sharp point — 6 n°5 long needles, 6 n°7 long needles, 4 n°9 long needles, 2 n°3 ..
£17.00
Ex Tax:£14.17
Brand: Small items
A pair of 4 inch chrome-plated scissors of a pattern originating in Rouen, Northern France. These scissors were traditionally favoured by the cloth merchants of Paris as their double rounded blades neither snagged whilst cutting cloth, nor whilst stored in pockets for easy access and regular use. Ma..
£29.50
Ex Tax:£24.58
Brand: Small items
A pair of 14cm chrome-plated scissors of a pattern originating in Rouen, Northern France. These scissors were traditionally favoured by the cloth merchants of Paris as their double rounded blades neither snagged whilst cutting cloth, nor whilst stored in pockets for easy access and regular use. Made..
£32.50
Ex Tax:£27.08
Made in France, a small round metal tin containing roughly 16 ball-ended safety pins, measuring 30mm in length. These pins are highly recommended for light fabrics, and the ball serves to prevent tearing and snagging. The tin is covered with a round label with a depiction of a sewing lesson. O..
£9.50
Ex Tax:£7.92
Made in France, a small round metal tin containing roughly 30 classic safety pins, measuring 23mm in length. These pins are highly recommended for light fabrics. The tin is covered with a round label with a 'Toile de Joy' pattern. Open the tin using the small key on the side, just like a tin o..
£9.50
Ex Tax:£7.92
Brand: Small items
A classic pair of stork-shaped embroidery scissors made from nickel-plated carbon steel with a gold-plated handle. The fine, pointed ‘beak’ and cranked ‘neck’ of this pattern provide a perfect pair of embroidery scissors, for fine and accurate snipping. Made in Italy by Alpen, located in Premana, a ..
£21.00
Ex Tax:£17.50
Brand: Small items
A classic pair of stork-shaped embroidery scissors made from nickel-plated carbon steel with a gold-plated handle. The fine, pointed ‘beak’ and cranked ‘neck’ of this pattern provide a perfect pair of embroidery scissors, for fine and accurate snipping. Made in Italy by Alpen, located in Premana, a ..
£19.00
Ex Tax:£15.83
Brand: Small items
A beech haberdasher's metre stick or rule produced for the Bohin company in Turkey by a drawing tool manufacturer specialising in wooden measuring instruments since 1947. Designed to quickly measure lengths of cloth the metre stick is marked on both sides with reversed scales (counting up in opposit..
£21.50
Ex Tax:£17.92