Thread-eye diagrams are now included in the hook packets and also available here. |
Hooks & Rings |
last update: 26 Jun 2007 |
| size | description | picture | suggested usage | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The width is measured across the sewing eyes. Please specify size & finish when ordering. | ||||
| #0 (3/16") #1 (1/4") #2 (5/16") |
steel hooks only; no eyes left column is black finish right column is nickel finish |
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anywhere a small but strong hook is needed | #0, #1, #2 50¢ pack of 25 |
| #3 (3/8") |
slightly larger and stronger | #3 65¢ pack of 25 | ||
| #6 (1/2") |
Also called "tutu hooks", these are exceptionally strong and capable of holding heavy garments and maybe tent walls.... | #6 $4.75 pack of 10 | ||
| skirt hooks | steel w/flat bar eyes left column is gun-metal finish right column is nickel finish |
waistband closures; attaching skirts or pants to bodices or doublets (prevent gap-osis!) | $2.60 pack of 10 sets | |
| 1/2" outside diameter Usually ends up with at least 5/16" inside diameter after sewing on by machine; obviously more space is left available if handsewing. |
brass-plated steel rings | ![]() |
These dip-soldered, non-corroding, brass-plated rings are strong enough and smooth enough to be suitable for corset or garment lacing; purse-strings; foundations for thread (Dorset) buttons; etc. | $2.50 / pack of 24 $9 / bag of 100 |