Murano Glass Head Pins - Extra Long (x100)
These extra long coloured pins are ideal for Swiss darning as well as patching and general repairs to thicker/heavy-weight fabrics.
The heat resistant glass head allows you to keep the pins in place whilst you iron your garment and the coloured head makes it easier to spot them in the fabric.
Still produced on the original machines still in operation at the BOHIN factory in Normany, France using authentic glass from the Italian island of Murano.
Mini assortment of seven colours: white, black, red, pea green, mustard orange, yellow and dark blue.
You will receive 100 nickel-plated steel pins packaged in an octagonal plastic case.
Dimensions:
48mm (length) x 0.80mm (diameter).
Suitable for:
- patching, hemming or mending a seam in heavy/thick clothing.
- Swiss darning using pins to hold the position of loose knit stitches.
About Bohin
Made in France by Bohin
BOHIN have been manufacturing high quality pins and needles at their factory in Normandy, France since 1860 and now remain the only French manufacturer of needles and many other sewing & craft tools.The company currently employs 36 people who manufacture and distribute nearly 2,300 products including their world famous sewing needles, craft needles, pins with Murano glass heads, and bracelet pin cushions.
In 2014 BOHIN opened their production workshops to the general public and have welcomed over 80,000 visitors so far! They are committed to reducing their waste and environmental impact.
