But what is the hole in the safety pin actually for?

You’ve always had it in mind, but perhaps you’ve never really paid attention to it. What’s the purpose of that tiny hole at the tip of a safety pin? Is it just decoration? A manufacturing defect? ​​Think again! Behind this seemingly harmless detail lies an ingenious but forgotten old trick that could save you precious time on your sewing projects. And that’s just the beginning…
The magic of an age-old gesture

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