Workshop

Packets of 20 sharps and darners or, 40 sharps and milliners, general purpose sewing needles still made using the original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy — since 1952 the only needle producer still working in France. Made of nickel plated ..

Made in France, a folding pack of 40 needles to cover most general sewing requirements, with a Toile de Jouy motif on the exterior and Plaisirs de la campagne on the inside. Contains a range of needles as follows:  sharp point — 6 n°5 long needles, 6 n°7 long needles, 4 n°9 long needles, 2 n°3 ..

A pack of 12 size 2 safety pins of about 36mm length, made in the classic 'French' style, that is without a coil, but with the addition at the elbow of a small ball, or olive which helps to maintain tension of the spring, whilst avoiding fabric becoming nipped and trapped between the coils. Made on ..

A pack of 12 size 3 safety pins of about 44mm length, made in the classic 'French' style, that is without a coil, but with the addition at the elbow of a small ball, or olive which helps to maintain tension of the spring, whilst avoiding fabric becoming nipped and trapped between the coils. Made on ..

A Pack of 24 all brass, coil sprung, safety pins of 19mm length. Being especially fine and sharp these are particularly recommended for fine or delicate fabrics where larger, thicker pins, might snag or pull the weave out of shape. Made on original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bo..

A Pack of 24 all brass, coil sprung, safety pins of 23mm length. Being especially fine and sharp these are particularly recommended for fine or delicate fabrics where larger, thicker pins, might snag or pull the weave out of shape. Made on original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bo..

Made in France, a small round metal tin containing roughly 16 ball-ended safety pins, measuring 30mm in length. These pins are highly recommended for light fabrics, and the ball serves to prevent tearing and snagging.  The tin is covered with a round label with a depiction of a sewing lesson. O..

Made in France, a small round metal tin containing roughly 30 classic safety pins, measuring 23mm in length. These pins are highly recommended for light fabrics.  The tin is covered with a round label with a 'Toile de Joy' pattern. Open the tin using the small key on the side, just like a tin o..

Made in France, a small round metal tin containing roughly 120 fine n°5 (1/4") classic dressmakers pins, with a diameter of 0.70 mm for a length of 32 mm. These pins are highly recommended for light fabrics.  The tin is covered with a round label representing 'French genius, enlightening the wo..

A box of  coloured glass headed pins from the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy — since 1952 the only needle maker left in France. Produced on a remarkable machine that melts the glass as the pins heads turn through it, catching a drop as they do so. Ea..

A box of black glass headed pins from the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy - since 1952 the only needle maker left in France. Produced on a remarkable machine that melts the glass as the pins heads turn through it, catching a drop as they do so. Easily visi..

A box of white glass headed pins from the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy — since 1952 the only needle maker left in France. Produced on a remarkable machine that melts the glass as the pins heads turn through it, catching a drop as they do so. Easily visi..

A French made wooden pin cushion in an elegant vintage barrel shape. The pin cushion itself can be removed from the wood, allowing you to switch the fabrics to one of your liking. We recommend using fabric glue to secure the cushion in place. Measures 4cm tall, 3cm diameter at the base — and tapers ..

A case of 60 pins, with triangular heads, which are designed to lie flat on the fabric — great for use when machine-quilting as the needle won't impeded the sewing. Each pin is  an extra-long 1.75 inches, meaning they will secure a useful amount of fabric at each point. Made in France by Bohin,..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in black. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy ..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in blue. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy s..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in ecru. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy s..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in green. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy ..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in grey. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy s..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in red. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy se..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in red. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy se..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in white. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy ..

5 gram cocoons of approximately 110 metres of French made mercerised three ply cotton sewing thread in yellow. Mercerised cotton is specially treated to improve its lustre and strength, and ‘gassed’ - that is passed briefly through a gas flame to burn away any stray fibres resulting in a smooth easy..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of Franch Navy linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, li..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of black linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint fre..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of Gabardine linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of Grey linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint free..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of Ochre linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint fre..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of Red linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint free,..

A tangle-free capsule containing 50m of White linen thread for hand needlework. Produced in northern France, the thread is lightly waxed for easier sewing. Before the advent of domestic sewing machines linen was the material of choice for the discerning seamstress or tailor, being stronger, lint fre..

Specialist fabric marking chalk pencils produced for the company of La Manufacture Bohin, whose museum workshops in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy remain as the sole producer of pins and needles still working in France - and where the original machines and production methods are open for public d..

Specialist fabric marking chalk pencils produced for the company of La Manufacture Bohin, whose museum workshops in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy remain as the sole producer of pins and needles still working in France - and where the original machines and production methods are open for public d..

Specialist fabric marking chalk pencils produced for the company of La Manufacture Bohin, whose museum workshops in Saint Sulpice sur Risle, Normandy remain as the sole producer of pins and needles still working in France - and where the original machines and production methods are open for public d..

A beech haberdasher's metre stick or rule produced for the Bohin company in Turkey by a drawing tool manufacturer specialising in wooden measuring instruments since 1947. Designed to quickly measure lengths of cloth the metre stick is marked on both sides with reversed scales (counting up in opposit..

A traditional wood handled awl, used for pre-drilling holes in thick materials like canvas or leather when sewing. The tool can also be used for precise manipulation of fabric during machine stitching. Made with original machines at the museum factory of La Manufacture Bohin in Saint Sulpice sur Ris..

An incredibly useful tool for the removal of rust and grime and the general cleaning up of garden secateurs, shears and knives. Used with a few drops of Camellia oil, this functions in a similar manner to an eraser, helping to remove sap, rust and other such resinous gunk. A fairly rough texture mea..

A simple dispenser for use with Camellia Oil or similar — a convenient and mess-free way to keep your carbon steel tools in great condition. Simply fill it to about half full and the wadding will draw up the oil into the tip, ready to apply to your metal tools and knives, to help you prevent rust fr..

An incredibly useful tool for the removal of rust and grime and the general cleaning up of garden secateurs, shears and knives. Used with a few drops of Camellia oil, this functions in a similar manner to an eraser, helping to remove sap, rust and other such resinous gunk. A fairly rough texture mea..

A rejuvenating wax for wooden handled tools, made with beeswax, linseed oil and fragrant clove oil. Perfect for reviving garden and kitchen tools that have been left exposed to the elements, and for ensuring the longevity of wood handles generally. To use, sand away rough spots, then clean and dry t..

A fine, high quality universal polishing compound for cleaning metals, honing blades on leather strops, and especially revitalising brass or raw aluminium Kaweco pens, resulting in a high gloss, water repellent finish with some protection against corrosion. Not suited to use on painted, lacquered me..