No need for a bodkin or safety pin tape	Saves time and tools
✅ Prevents elastic from twisting	Keeps it straight as it moves through fabric
✅ Works with narrow ribbons or shoelaces	Even delicate trims won’t slip off
✅ Great for blind hems, waistbands, sleeves	Perfect for DIY clothing repairs or crafts

📌 Especially helpful for:

No more fumbling with tape or losing the end inside the fabric!

🪡 A Forgotten Skill Making a Comeback

Before modern sewing machines and pre-threaded kits, people relied on simple tricks like this to make everyday tasks easier.

Other clever uses of the tiny hole include:

Temporary fabric marker: Tie a piece of contrasting thread through it and clip it to your project for quick reference
Bead organizer: Thread beads onto a string and secure the end with a safety pin to prevent slipping
Craft storage hack: Clip multiple pins together by linking their small holes — keeps them tidy and tangle-free

🧵 These aren’t hacks — they’re wisdom passed down from home sewers who valued efficiency.

❌ Debunking the Myths

❌ “It’s just for packaging”	False — some pins come pre-threaded, but the hole has real function
❌ “Only large safety pins have it”	No — many standard sizes include the second hole
❌ “It weakens the pin”	Not true — it’s precision-engineered to maintain strength

🔍 Look closely — many brands (like Dritz or Clover) intentionally include it for utility.

You don’t need expensive tools to solve common problems.

Sometimes, the best solution has been on your pin cushion all along.

So next time you’re wrestling with a twisted elastic or lost drawstring… pause.

Pick up a safety pin. Look at that tiny hole. And remember:

Real innovation doesn’t always come from new tech. Sometimes, it comes from noticing what’s already in your hand.

And that kind of wisdom? It never goes out of style.