You've probably handled it a thousand times, slipped mechanically into your sewing bag or hung on a waiting hem... But have you ever dwelt on this intriguing detail? This small, discreet hole, at the very end of the safety pin, seems almost invisible. Decorative? Simple manufacturing choice? What if, in reality, it contained a seamstress' secret passed down for generations, capable of saving you a lot of time and sighing in front of your sewing machine or needle?
The magic of old-fashioned tricks that always hit the mark
Before online tutorials and sophisticated accessories, hands did everything, guided by experience and common sense, and some ideas, as simple as a good stew, have survived the ages without aging a bit. Take natural wax, for example. By gently rubbing your wire on it, you make it more flexible, more resistant and above all much less capricious. The result? It glides through the fabric without tangling, as if by magic, and the seam immediately becomes smoother. A must-have tip for all those who like easy and efficient sewing.
