The bodkin is a handy sewing accessory acts like a tweezer to easily and quickly draw elastic ribbon, cording, drawstring, etc., through a loop or hem. Smooth threading for ribbon and elastic tape.
The tweezers have special teeth that grip securely and are held tight with a sliding ring. Slide the ring back toward its teeth to lock it. Slide its ring down toward its base to open it.
A bodkin can insert elastic into a waistband or sleeve, also works as a repair tool to retrieve elastic from a waistband. Insert an open bodkin into the waistband, grab the elastic, and slide the ring down. Pull the elastic out.
Simple to use and functional, it is a great accessory for various sewing craft projects. Keep this versatile sewing tool in your sewing basket.