While attempting to sew in the end of a trail to it's beginning, I was unable to sew in two passive pairs because of tight spacing. I had added magic threads for the outside passive pair & at the inside pin where the weaver pair ended at the inner edge. That left the two inner passives squeezed--big mistake! A Beadalon beading needle with a collapsable eye saved my day. I cut off the bobbins leaving generous tails, then threaded the beading needle thru the pinhole to pull up a loop for the sewing. This particular needle is very flexible so it conformed to the space & the eye is quite large so it was easy to thread. I positioned the needle first, then threaded the eye. The only caveat is that the shaft is raspy so I don't think it would be useful for silk thread. I was using hairy linen & it worked great. Just wanted to share in case someone else needs flexible help in a tight spot. The only marking on the package is 6.4cm/2.5in Fine. It also comes in other sizes. ! Obviously I need to use magic threads in all starting pinholes, but in case I goof up again, there is an answer! Sincerely, Susan Hottle USA
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