Finally, a sewing kit you'll actually keep, with quality tools that are built to last and a pleasure to use.
The Osan Kit is filled with a small but carefully selected collection of tools to aid sewists of all levels. Purchase the kit alone or in a stunning wooden box handcrafted from walnut and maple.
Please Note:The Osan Kit is available in either (1) a drawstring cloth pouch stamped with the Osan logo (no wooden box) or (2) in a handcrafted wooden box by Koppa Wood (a drawstring pouch is also provided).
KOPPA WOOD BOX
This sewing box is made exclusively for Osan by local woodmaker Ken of Koppa Wood. Handcrafted of maple and walnut, this is a box to keep for life. A curved handle gives visual appeal and ease of use. The underside of the lid is engraved with the Osan logo. This box is just the right size for holding our Osan Kit (and then some). Finally, a sewing box so beautiful, you'll want to keep it on display.
Approximate exterior dimensions: 7.25" l x 4.75" w x 4.5" h (including handle)
OSAN KIT
Each kit contains:
BOHIN Sharps Needles, assorted sizes: The last hand-sewing needle to be made in France (in Saint-Sulpice-sur-Risle, to be exact), BOHIN sharps are renowned for their smooth finish, durability, and sharp points. These sharps are your trusty tool for everything from a simple mend to more complex hand-sewing. It takes 27 manufacturing steps and two months of work to make these remarkable tools, borne out of a century of needle-making expertise. The result: Needles that glide effortlessly through fabric. Goodbye, dull big-box-store needles.
* CHANGE: PLEASE NOTE THE LDH MIDNIGHT EDITION SNIPS ARE SOLD OUT. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH THE LDH STAINLESS STEEL SNIPS WHICH ARE OF IDENTICAL QUALITY, JUST WITHOUT THE MIDNIGHT BLACK FINISH. * Lightweight but heavy duty, these thread snips allow for clean, precise cuts in a compact, easy-to-hold shape (the loop goes on the middle or ring finger). They're extremely versatile, fantastic for sewing, knitting, weaving, embroidery, fabric trimming, you name it. Crafted from industrial stainless steel, these snips are evidence of LDH's commitment to quality craftsmanship. Bonus: LDH is a female-, immigrant-, and family-owned company.
Tulip glass-head pins, tube of 10: Founded in Hiroshima, Japan, the Tulip company has been manufacturing high-quality needles for over 70 years. These pins feature heat-resistant, hand-blown glass heads and fine shafts that are polished lengthwise to ensure effortless piercing for thin fabric or detailed work. The Tulip manufacturing process involves over 30 steps, using traditional needle-making techniques that have been handed down through many generations of Tulip needle craftspeople. Nickel-plated steel with glass heads, 0.50mm x 36.0mm (approx. 1.5" long).
Studio Carta tailor's measuring tape: Used for decades by Italian seamstresses and tailors, this measuring tape combines precision with timeless style. Crafted from durable, flexible material with clear metric and imperial markings for accurate measurements, this is the only measuring tape you need. Made in Italy. Measures 3/4 x 59 inches (2 x 150 cm).
Gütermann polyester thread, in black and white: Gütermann is a trusted name in the world of sewing, known for its high-quality, durable threads crafted with over 150 years of expertise. Gütermann's 100% polyester thread is suitable for all-purpose stitching, mending, and crafting. Smooth, strong, and colorfast, Gütermann thread ensures beautiful, lasting results on any project.
Beeswax: This 100% beeswax bar will smooth and strengthen thread, reducing tangling and fraying for a smoother sewing experience. When your thread is struggling to pull through fabric, try running it through beeswax.
Bow needle threader: A simple but essential tool for getting thread through those tiny needle eyes.
Safety pins, assorted sizes: Just a few, for all your pinning needs
2 shirt buttons: Because it's too easy to lose those little replacement buttons that come attached to your shirt!
