How to Make Your Own Hooks and Eyes

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2022
  • A little clip from my latest video the "17th Century Attire Series. Pt 3." where I show how to make your own hooks and eyes!
    17th Century Attire series:
    Shift: • How to Make a Shift ||...
    Kirtle pt 1: • Sewing a 17th Century ...
    Kirtle pt 2: • Finishing the 17th cen...
    Hooks and eyes tutorial that was used in the video: www.skansen.se/sv/hyskor-hakar
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Komentáře • 95

  • @metsahaasi
    @metsahaasi Před rokem +153

    About the hooks and eyes on your kirtle: german and austrian Dirndl were sometimes also closed with hooks and eyes, but they were sewn interchanging so that when dancing or in other movements the women wouldn't suddenly stand in their undergarments. So it would be "hook-eye-hook" on one side and "eye-hook-eye" on the other side of the garment. Greetings from Finland😉

    • @MalissaWilson
      @MalissaWilson Před rokem +20

      This is pretty smart. I think I will try this moving forward. Thanks for sharing

    • @Imjetta7
      @Imjetta7 Před rokem +8

      Oh excellent, thank you!

    • @elinabrahamsson9442
      @elinabrahamsson9442  Před rokem +15

      Interesting! I think I've seen it on 19th century folk dresses too. Fun to hear that it was used in other places too!

    • @killiansirishbeer
      @killiansirishbeer Před rokem +4

      That is so smart! I just made a note of it that I tucked in a sewing book to remember! Thank you 👍

    • @amberella1964
      @amberella1964 Před rokem +4

      This is a trick I learned from a ice dance group ((Nutcracker on Ice lol). The bodices were many layers of cotton ducking rather than boning and the hooks/eyes sewn staggered. I've done this ever since on everything.

  • @SilkyCayla
    @SilkyCayla Před 11 měsíci +23

    Hello Elin,
    just writing to let you know we love your videos and would love to see more if you could share some with us.
    If that's not possible, well life happens, but I'm sure people would appreciate some kind of "sign of life" from you.
    Hope you're doing well, sending you hugs from Romania.

  • @mariehurley7055
    @mariehurley7055 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Where did you go? I miss you're sweet face and simple historical work. I hope you are well.

  • @piccalillipit9211
    @piccalillipit9211 Před rokem +9

    *HELLO ELIN* - I hope we get to see a video soon...!!! I hope you are well.

  • @topknotsrule
    @topknotsrule Před rokem +10

    @Elin Abrahamsson we're eagerly awaiting your next video! ❤️

  • @DrTurtleBee
    @DrTurtleBee Před rokem +17

    If you want them even sturdier, lightly tap them with a hammer. As metal is worked it becomes more hard and brittle. Which is why you can snap wire if you bend it too much. That one spot that you've bent it over and over again has become work hardened while the rest of the wire is still malleable.
    Often you can "set" a shape in wire by tapping it because the purcussive shocks also work hardens it.
    This also works to make hairpins and such and is a common technique in jewelry making.

  • @mrsgingernoisette
    @mrsgingernoisette Před 7 měsíci +10

    I'm watching your work again and again, I hope you're doing well. Please come back!

    • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim
      @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim Před 3 měsíci +4

      She liked this comment sometime between November 2023 and March 2024! So that's good! I guess that means she's still alive? Hopefully? Elin, if you're reading this, please at least consider putting up a post saying whether you are ok or not, did you get injured or just need a creative break, or run out of time for CZcams? You don't have to do anything but I would like to know how you're doing.

  • @katherinec6031
    @katherinec6031 Před rokem +43

    I’ve done a little bit of fashion wire work before, but I’d never even considered making my own hooks and eyes. Thank you for making such an accessible tutorial!

    • @elinabrahamsson9442
      @elinabrahamsson9442  Před rokem +6

      I'm glad to hear it! It was the same for me, but I wonder why, it was so easy!

  • @tinuvianna
    @tinuvianna Před rokem +8

    More content please!!

  • @maleahlock
    @maleahlock Před rokem +10

    Come Back!!!!!*
    *If you want of course. I really miss your videos.

  • @tinuvianna
    @tinuvianna Před 3 měsíci +3

    Elin, we miss yooouuuuu!!!

  • @outsidestuff5283
    @outsidestuff5283 Před rokem +8

    If you're struggling with your wire breaking or being too hard to bend, try annealing it by heating it with a cigarette lighter or a blowtorch. This should make it much easier to bend.

  • @michelleb2996
    @michelleb2996 Před rokem +4

    Using 2 pliers, one in each hand, is how I do lots of wire work. One to hold and one to shape.

  • @eleabolar
    @eleabolar Před 4 měsíci +1

    Elin, I miss you SO much please come back!!!❤

  • @claricehoffer1874
    @claricehoffer1874 Před rokem +4

    Thank you, from Wyoming, for this. It's very helpful to be able to go back and reference.

  • @GeminiDayDreams
    @GeminiDayDreams Před rokem +23

    In American English, those would either be called needle-nose pliers or long-nose pliers. The ones that cut wire can be called wire snips/cutters or flush cutters. America is big though, so there are probably more names for those tools than what I know.

    • @KathrynsRavens
      @KathrynsRavens Před rokem +4

      We call them needle nose pliers in Canada too and wire cutters/snips for the others, I wonder what they call them in other English speaking places

    • @elinabrahamsson9442
      @elinabrahamsson9442  Před rokem +4

      Ah I see! Thank you for this!

    • @itwasagoodideaatthetime7980
      @itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 Před rokem +3

      @@KathrynsRavens We call them the same thing here in Australia.

  • @ifyouloveChristyouwillobeyhim

    I couldn't believe how perfect they looked even though you made them just freehanded, with no tiny tools or anything!

  • @skadefron
    @skadefron Před rokem +4

    great videos, when are you making some more?

  • @Wenixi
    @Wenixi Před rokem +8

    Not that it would be very difficult, but this video was really insightful in that one can actually make their own hooks and eyes. 😂 This would have NEVER crossed my mind. And even if it did, would have thought they can turn out to be messy
    But yours look very nice!!
    Thank you for this!

  • @topknotsrule
    @topknotsrule Před 6 měsíci +5

    Really missing your new videos 😢

  • @emmajo4880
    @emmajo4880 Před rokem +9

    Your attention to detail makes your work so perfect! I mean, who ever thought of making their own hooks and eyes?! Elin, it means so much that you do even these teeny tiny projects to make your costumes as historically accurate as possible! Great work!
    Blessings,
    Emma 😊

    • @elinabrahamsson9442
      @elinabrahamsson9442  Před rokem +4

      I'm so happy to hear it! I have thought the same before about hooks and eyes, but I wonder why, it was so easy!

    • @emmajo4880
      @emmajo4880 Před rokem +1

      @@elinabrahamsson9442 You did great! They add such a nice little touch to your garment!

  • @skeinofadifferentcolor2090

    Watching you learn how to make the hook and eye closures was so delightful! It was so cool watching you go from unsure and nervous to confident and eager to make more!

  • @cindabearr
    @cindabearr Před rokem +15

    You are adorable, and I loved watching you learn to make these hooks and eyes. You did so well, and this video is so easy for others to follow and learn as well! Love from southern New Jersey in the US!

  • @miriamgillham6701
    @miriamgillham6701 Před rokem +4

    I love this. It was super cute in your previous video, but on replay this time even more so. I am such a fan and was so thrilled to watch this and go to your little work table with you and watch the making of these little hooks and eyes once more. So delighted by your little Viking ships, adorable analogy. I am inspired to try this. Take care and all the best for what you do next.

  • @WudEvZ
    @WudEvZ Před rokem +1

    Can’t wait for the jacket!!!

  • @fifthavenue8505
    @fifthavenue8505 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Hello! I just found your channel and wow, it's so great! I don't see videos that are more current than one year ago. Have you stopped making new videos? If so, it would be such a shame for your audience. I am just wondering.

  • @AnnDandelion654
    @AnnDandelion654 Před měsícem

    I hope you will make new videos and tutorials on how to sew historical clothes) I really like it.

  • @lyshlysh9970
    @lyshlysh9970 Před 9 měsíci

    This is such a lovely idea. I love getting excuses to dip my toes into other crafts.

  • @natusykasuenos2874
    @natusykasuenos2874 Před rokem +3

    Hola,saludos desde Argentina!👋 me gustó ver tu hermoso trabajo!!! Me inspiraste a confecionar!!!

  • @adedow1333
    @adedow1333 Před rokem +4

    I love how much fun you have with your projects! And the light you have there is absolutely beautiful!

  • @NathanS__
    @NathanS__ Před rokem +5

    I don't think I've seen anyone who more clearly feels like they walked directly out of the Shire in Middle-Earth to the modern world.
    (Minus the big hairy feet, of course.)

  • @flipflopzthreeonethree1873

    This looks so easy! If ever I need only a few hooks and eyes like to close a waistband, I'll for sure make my own.

  • @genealogydr
    @genealogydr Před rokem +2

    In English, needle nose pliers, and wire cutters. Some people call the cutters snips.
    Have you considered using silver wire? I'm not sure if brass is easier to work with or other metals. Great tutorial. I'm usually not a fan of what is available locally for hooks and eyes, but I didn't think about making my own. I may be able to fix some jewelry using this, also. Thanks!

  • @JayCWhiteCloud
    @JayCWhiteCloud Před rokem +1

    "needle nose " and the other is often called "side cutter" or "wire clipper" type pliers"...Thanks for another great video!

  • @stevezytveld6585
    @stevezytveld6585 Před rokem +2

    Well done, you, for making your own hooks and eyes from scratch. Love your dedication to the total design process.
    I will be coming back to this video in the future.
    - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

  • @katewill7302
    @katewill7302 Před rokem +5

    Your facial expressions are the BEST! 😆 …and now I’m gonna try making hooks and eyes!!

  • @munka214
    @munka214 Před rokem +1

    Needlenose are the thin pliers. Wire cutters are the cutting pliers. :)

  • @WantedVisual
    @WantedVisual Před rokem +6

    "I'm just taking their instructions"
    Or, hear me out here, you are translating them and adding visual aid for those who need it.

  • @chaoss5
    @chaoss5 Před rokem +4

    Thank you! This is so handy. I used the full video for this tutorial and had to skip back and forward for my pupils. This is much easier to use (by the way, the Dutch word for these pliers are 'puntbektang' for the pointy one and 'zijsnijtang' for the snippy one.)

  • @mastersadvocate
    @mastersadvocate Před rokem +3

    WOW! I have just learned to make hooks and eyes from watching you! That is so amazing, Elin!! I love your videos! ~Janet in Canada

  • @MathIsMagical
    @MathIsMagical Před rokem +2

    Thank you for making this it’s own video as well!!!

  • @girlofdifferentera2922
    @girlofdifferentera2922 Před rokem +1

    Wow! I didn't realize it was that simple!
    Thank you so much for the tutorial, now I'm dying to try my own!

  • @JayJayShadow
    @JayJayShadow Před rokem +2

    Wow.. really now? I bought a couple of eyes and hooks. But they're silver and shiny and so not what I was looking for. If I had known it would be so easier I would've just made it myself..
    Thanks so much for sharing this. I know what I'm gonna be doing next week

  • @user-tc3gu6gs7z
    @user-tc3gu6gs7z Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hiya, love your videos, out of interest could you do a video looking more into shoes, accessories and maybe mens clothing in the medieval period.

  • @piccalillipit9211
    @piccalillipit9211 Před rokem +15

    *IN ENGLAND* we call the pointy ones "snipe nose pliers" and the ones that cut the wire "side snips"
    EDIT: a "Snipe" is a bird with a very long pointed beak that runs along the edge of the sea poking its beak into the sand for food

    • @heatherhammerquist6239
      @heatherhammerquist6239 Před rokem +9

      In the US we call them needle nose pliers & wire snips. I like snipe nosed! How fun!

    • @MagpieRat
      @MagpieRat Před rokem

      I'm English, and I've only ever known them as "needle nose" - but "snipe nose" is much nicer! I'm going to adopt that from now on, lol!

  • @dorrolorro
    @dorrolorro Před rokem +2

    Gillar dina videor, ser att du lägger ner tid på att göra edits så bra som möjligt, och resultatet är riktigt bra!
    En idé för framtida projekt är empire-klänningar från tidiga 1800-talet. Dvs samma tidsepok som Jane Austen och Bridgerton lol. Vet att Bridgerton är långt ifrån historiskt korrekt, men har själv blivit besatt av vackra empire-klänningar och blir överlycklig varje gång en youtuber lägger upp en "Bridgerton dresses"-video. Med tanke på hur populära några av dessa videor är, så är jag inte ensam om denna besatthet haha.
    Du skulle kunna göra flera videor på temat, en s.k. "morning dress"; långärmad klänning för fina dagsaktiviteter, accessoarer, en kortärmad balklänning, kanske en folkdräkt eller t o m en herrklädsel!
    Ett marknadsföringsknep du kan ta till är att lägga upp videon i anslutning till när den tredje säsongen av Bridgerton har premiär, då kommer det vara mycket buzz och algoritmen ger dig mycket gratis. Det senaste jag hörde om nästa säsong är att den har premiär "i slutet av 2023".
    Hursom, gillar det du gör, keep up the good work!

  • @mariannajecmikova2412
    @mariannajecmikova2412 Před 11 měsíci

    I was just about to look for them and couldn’t find any brass ones in my lokal store! This is so useful thank you soooo much! Loved it😊

  • @Favodouou
    @Favodouou Před rokem +1

    Love it ! Thank you making this video !

  • @danhurl1349
    @danhurl1349 Před rokem

    Ooooh I love this!!

  • @jessicabey275
    @jessicabey275 Před rokem +1

    You have inspired me to make my own too!

  • @marigoldlancs8937
    @marigoldlancs8937 Před rokem

    Very informative. Thank you 😊

  • @Imjetta7
    @Imjetta7 Před rokem

    Well done!

  • @ilonakatalindako-tolman5545

    They look wonderfully just like the ones we bye...they still sell them 😎🤗

  • @SebastianGrimthwayte
    @SebastianGrimthwayte Před rokem +4

    In the US, we call those “needle nose” pliers. I don’t think we have snipe birds here!

    • @catherinejustcatherine1778
      @catherinejustcatherine1778 Před rokem

      I had heard of snipes in the USA.
      I Googled to be sure.
      They are not common/well known in most places, but, they are still around

  • @lolamas3042
    @lolamas3042 Před rokem

    Perfectos!👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @theseamstressatthecottage

    Well this is something I will start to make myself!

  • @mayfair_forest_witch
    @mayfair_forest_witch Před rokem

    You give me strong Nori from Rings of Power vibes 🥰

  • @chrissparks6571
    @chrissparks6571 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome! Which would you say is easier/more convenient; the hook & eye, or lacing, for women to be on the go and doing chores in?

    • @elinabrahamsson9442
      @elinabrahamsson9442  Před rokem +2

      Hooks and eyes are waay faster to get yourself into. However, lacing can shape in another way and also work even if the wearer changes due to age or pregnancy or other.

  • @clarimamaisondecampagne8944

    Thanks so much!!!!!!

  • @gozer87
    @gozer87 Před rokem

    In the US, the long pliers would be called needle nose pliers.

  • @kitefan1
    @kitefan1 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the lovely video. I am not going to make hooks and eyes, but just so you know the video link does not work for me. In the USA. I played around with the website, but it just may no longer exist or not be available outside of SE. I think I went to Skansen, or at least thought about it, when I was in Stockholm. Lovely country.

  • @karinalingenhoele3230
    @karinalingenhoele3230 Před 2 měsíci +1

    hello, when will there be something new again?

  • @mandelacolumbus8231
    @mandelacolumbus8231 Před 18 dny

    Hello... I hope you be really well and I wish you return here... best wishes... 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏💯👍

  • @annajohansson2723
    @annajohansson2723 Před rokem

    Elin❤️👌🙋‍♀️

  • @emmaemma2874
    @emmaemma2874 Před rokem

    Great! Can I repost your videos on another platform?

  • @rachelstrahan2486
    @rachelstrahan2486 Před rokem

    👍

  • @CabinetOfCuriosity
    @CabinetOfCuriosity Před rokem

    In the United States they are needle nose pliers, and wire cutters.

  • @lifeissad9864
    @lifeissad9864 Před rokem +1

    Jag vill börja sy historiska kläder😊 Vars köper du tyg? (Det finns tex ingen tygbutik vars jag bor)

  • @stevenpoe640
    @stevenpoe640 Před rokem +1

    I'm hooked on your eyes.

  • @catherinejustcatherine1778

    I've tried making hooks and eyes, but, the wire was too soft, or something.

  • @funwithmadness
    @funwithmadness Před rokem

    You know "parallel" but not "needle-nose pliers"? lol.