Description and Details
This Sajou Traditional Wooden Darning Egg is an essential heritage sewing tool designed to support darning, mending and visible repair work with precision and comfort. Its classic egg-shaped form sits easily under fabric at the point of repair, giving a firm surface against which to stitch, whether you are mending socks, jumpers, woven linens, or fine embroidery grounds.
Darning eggs have a long history in domestic textile care, used to support worn or damaged areas while you replace missing fibres with hand stitching. This wooden darning egg from Sajou is well turned and smooth to the touch, so the fabric glides easily over it as you stitch, reducing drag and helping you maintain even tension. The shape also allows you to manoeuvre easily into tight curves and around seams, making repairs more comfortable and controlled.
This tool is ideal for visible mending, heritage textile care, traditional sewing and craft projects where hand work improves the longevity and character of textiles. It is equally at home on everyday household items as it is in the hands of stitchers who specialise in ethical repair, slow fashion practices and mindful textile craft.
Materials and Care Tips
Materials:
Smooth turned wood, traditional darning egg shape.
Measurements:
7cm long and approximately 14cm diameter.
Before use:
* Ensure the wood surface is smooth and free from splinters.
* Wipe with a dry cloth before use.
Cleaning Tips:
* Wooden tools can be gently wiped with a damp cloth.
* Do not soak in water.
Storage Tips:
Keep in a dry environment away from direct heat to prevent splitting or warping.
