Thread Plait – A Vintage Sewing Essential for Mending & Repairs

A wonderfully practical tool with a touch of nostalgia, our Thread Plait is one of those clever sewing essentials that many people have never come across — but once they do, they wonder how they lived without it.

Measuring 50 x 4cm, this neatly braided plait holds a wide range of thread colours, giving you exactly what you need for quick mending jobs, emergency repairs, and everyday sewing. Simply pull out the colour you need from the plait and you’re ready to go, no rummaging through drawers or storing piles of plastic bobbins.

Originally a staple of traditional sewing kits, the thread plait is a beautifully simple solution for keeping threads tidy, accessible, and compact. It’s ideal for travel sewing kits, student rooms, handbags, or anywhere you want to be prepared without the clutter.

Packaged in our signature striped cardboard envelope, it makes a charming, useful gift for makers, students, and anyone who likes to be quietly organised.

A small but mighty addition to any sewing box — practical, vintage-inspired, and endlessly useful.

You can also find this ingenious sewing supply in our Travel Sewing Tin.