Two bodkin types for both ribbon and elastic. Useful for for inserting elastic tapes and cords through a waistband, hood tunnelling, etc. Pinch type bodkin (tweezer-style) is suitable for elastics and trims that cannot be doubled over.

Elastic is pinched between the tweezers and the ring holds it in place. Thread type (blunt, round end with large eye) is suitable for threading ribbons, rouleau and fine elastic through casings and eyelets.