What is a Stillito (can't spell it)
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It's a very sharp pointed tool. Some people use them for help guiding small pieces of fabric through the sewing maching; sometimes for pushing corners out; sometimes for picking out stitches too tight to get the seam ripper under. Looks sort of like an ice pick! Hope this helps
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Some have a double pronged end. I have one that has one flat and one pointed end set up like a fork.
You can use it to hold down small pieces when pressing to avoid burning your fingers.
There is also a pointed needle that fits over your finger called a trolley needle. Used to be used for heirloom sewing before the new machines embroidered a lot of the fancies. I found one at a quilt show. The lady was doing a demo of turn needle applique. Quite an interesting technique.
You can use it to hold down small pieces when pressing to avoid burning your fingers.
There is also a pointed needle that fits over your finger called a trolley needle. Used to be used for heirloom sewing before the new machines embroidered a lot of the fancies. I found one at a quilt show. The lady was doing a demo of turn needle applique. Quite an interesting technique.
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I use my stiletto to help guide fabric under my sewing needle, especially when I have a longish piece and need to ease in a little fullness. And as already stated, it is great for helping those tiny pieces under the needle. Hmmm will have to try it at the ironing board too. Thanks for that tip Weezy Rider.
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I used a bamboo skewer broken in half for my stiletto, works fine and cheap to buy. I received a Purple Thingy at the guild and I use it also but my default is the broken in half bamboo skewer. Check the klitchen you might already have a stiletto in there
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You can use almost anything with a pointed tip. I found the ones that are slightly blunted work best for me., my favorite has a point like a tapestry needle. I cannot piece without this tool in my hand! Really helps to keep the trailing edges together all the way up to the foot. Your fingers are too big, and they shouldn't be that close to the needle anyway!
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