{"title":"Loop Turners, Bodkins \u0026 Elastic Threaders NZ","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody:has(.dsnc9) .reading-container:has(.dsnc9){box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1120px;width:calc(100% - 32px);margin:0 auto 18px}\n.dsnc9,.dsnc9 *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.dsnc9{color:#29362f;text-align:left;font-family:inherit;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;overflow-wrap:anywhere}\n.dsnc9 p{margin:0 0 12px}.dsnc9 .dsnc9-intro{max-width:970px;color:#56625c}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin:12px 0 14px}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-nav a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:42px;padding:8px 13px;border:1px solid #deddd4;border-radius:999px;background:#fbfaf5;color:#293d32;text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-nav a:first-child{border-color:#b8443c;color:#a1332e;background:#fff7f3}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-nav a:hover{border-color:#b8443c;background:#f7eee7}\n.dsnc9 details{margin:0;border-top:1px solid #e1e1d8;background:transparent}\n.dsnc9 summary{cursor:pointer;padding:12px 0;color:#344a3c;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.4}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-guide{padding:0 0 12px;font-size:14px}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-guide h3{margin:13px 0 5px;color:#2b4034;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-guide p{margin:0 0 9px}\n.dsnc9 .dsnc9-guide a{color:#a1332e;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.dsnc9 a:focus-visible,.dsnc9 summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #b8443c;outline-offset:3px}\n@media(max-width:600px){.dsnc9 .dsnc9-nav{gap:6px}.dsnc9 .dsnc9-nav a{padding:8px 11px;font-size:13px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dsnc9\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"dsnc9-intro\"\u003eTurn sewn fabric tubes right side out, or pull elastic, ribbon and cord through a casing. Choose a loop turner, turning set or bodkin for the job, then check that the tool suits the tube or casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"dsnc9-nav\" aria-label=\"Loop Turners, Bodkins \u0026amp; Elastic Threaders NZ related ranges\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/loop-turners-bodkins-nz#collection-products\"\u003eShop turning \u0026amp; casing tools ↓\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sewing-elastic-nz\"\u003eSewing elastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bag-making-supplies-patterns\"\u003eBag-making supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eLoop turner or bodkin: choose for the sewing task\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dsnc9-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn a sewn tube or strap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a loop turner or turning set to bring a sewn fabric tube right side out. Compare the tool’s length and diameter with the tube, seam allowance and fabric. Follow the selected tool’s method for narrow button loops, ties, straps or bag handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThread a casing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bodkin or elastic inserter helps guide elastic, ribbon, cord or tape through a fabric channel. Check how it holds the material and whether the tool and attached material will pass through your casing. Keep elastic flat as you feed it and leave the end accessible before joining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish the project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sewing-elastic-nz\"\u003eelastic for the garment and casing\u003c\/a\u003e, or compare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bag-making-supplies-patterns\"\u003ebag-making supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for straps and handles. For threading a needle eye, browse the separate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/needle-threaders-nz\"\u003eneedle-threader range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sewing-bodkin","title":"SewMate EZ-03 Sewing Bodkin for Elastic \u0026 Ribbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eSewMate EZ-03(P) plastic bodkin helps thread ribbon and fine elastic through fabric casings. Pass the material through the eyelet, then guide the bodkin through the casing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EZ-03(P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 150 x 6.35 x 3.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarter-inch seam allowance and pleat marking guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SewMate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37066586751143,"sku":"EZ-03(P)","price":2.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/purple-sewing-bodkin-with-long-threading-slot.jpg?v=1790999449"},{"product_id":"sm-lt40p","title":"Loop Turner - Long","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong loop turner useful for turning bias tubing, button looping, or other trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 10.5\" or 26.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p2Vt9P_HgmA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Direct Sewing Machines \u0026 Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43532911149277,"sku":"LT40P","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/2a67bf23-5a42-45a9-a772-097833092b3f.jpg?v=1737764523"},{"product_id":"clover-472","title":"Clover Easy Loop Turner","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClover Easy Loop Turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor turning loops inside out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe loop can be used to insert cording by tying it to the hole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clover","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44041480732893,"sku":"472","price":8.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/clover-easy-loop-turner-in-retail-packaging.png?v=1788935904"},{"product_id":"loop-turner-birch","title":"Loop Turner - BIRCH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle fabric loops, lovely finishing touches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Birch Loop Turner helps turn sewn bias tubing, button loops and narrow trims right side out, ready for the details that make a handmade garment feel special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf your next project includes delicate loops or a slim fabric tie, this useful dressmaking tool deserves a spot beside your sewing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes it useful?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for narrow fabric tubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e useful when turning small sewn pieces is fiddly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26.6cm \/ 10.5-inch length:\u003c\/strong\u003e a long tool for working through tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e use for bias tubing, button looping and suitable trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA little preparation helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck your pattern's tube width and seam allowance before sewing. Work gently as you turn the fabric, particularly with delicate materials, and practise on a leftover piece before tackling your finished garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep your measurements consistent with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/maderia-hand-gauge-20cm-universal-tailoring-tool\"\u003eMadeira 20cm sewing gauge\u003c\/a\u003e, then enjoy bringing those small details together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatch the loop turner in action\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p2Vt9P_HgmA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birch Creative","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45588690174173,"sku":"012422","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/birch-metal-loop-turner-with-a-ring-handle-and-small-hook.jpg?v=1788944566"},{"product_id":"prym-bodkins-elastic-ribbon-cord-threading-needles-2-pack","title":"Prym Bodkins – Elastic, Ribbon \u0026 Cord Threading Needles (2 Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrym Bodkins – Elastic, Ribbon \u0026amp; Cord Threading Needles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prym Bodkins set is a handy sewing tool for threading elastic, ribbon, cord and tape through fabric casings, waistbands and drawstring tunnels. It is useful for garment sewing, alterations, bag making and craft projects where elastic or drawstrings need to be pulled neatly through enclosed fabric channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains two bodkins for different threading jobs. The brass split-shaft bodkin grips elastic or tape securely, while the stainless steel bodkin has a wide flattened shaft with large eyes for thicker cords, ribbons or yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth rounded tips help the bodkins glide through fabric casings without piercing the material, making them far easier to use than a safety pin for many sewing-room jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreading elastic through waistbands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInserting drawstrings into hoodies, bags and casings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulling ribbon, tape or cord through fabric channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressmaking, alterations, craft and bag making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Prym\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct code: 131320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 2 bodkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hardened steel and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip style: Smooth rounded tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Prym","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47553823342813,"sku":"131320","price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0222\/3324\/files\/prym-bodkins-elastic-ribbon-cord-threaders-2-pack.webp?v=1789548424"},{"product_id":"prym-elastic-tape-threaders-elastic-inserter-tool-set-3-pack","title":"Prym Elastic \u0026 Tape Threaders – Elastic Inserter Tool Set (3 Pack)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eThe Prym Threaders for Elastics and Tapes are practical sewing tools designed to quickly and easily insert elastic, ribbon, cord or tape through waistbands, casings and fabric tunnels. This convenient 3-piece set makes it simple to thread elastics into garments, replace worn waistbands or insert drawstrings into hoodies, bags and other sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eEach set includes three threaders in different sizes, allowing you to work with a variety of elastic widths and tapes. The threaders are designed with a lightweight, conical shape and smooth rounded tips that glide easily through fabric channels without catching or damaging the material. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eTwo serrated slots at the rear of each threader securely hold elastics, cords or tapes while you guide them through the casing. 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