A fastening tool made from a single loop of wire, featuring a coiled spring at one end and a clasp at the other to catch and shield the point. Tailors and drapers use them to hold heavy fabrics together during fittings or alterations without risking injury to the wearer or snagging the cloth.
Heard on the job
Grab a box of safety pins so we can secure these pleated panels before moving them to the cutting table.