Hardware Highlight: The Snag Nab-It

Just ran into a scenario that reminded and motivated me to post a second “Hardware Highlight”. Once again, this falls squarely into the bucket of discovering that someone manufactures a little piece of (non-computer) hardware that just perfectly solves a particular problem, and it’s cheap! Once again, I’m not being paid to promote this.

If you’re like me, you’ve had clothing that has gotten “snags”, maybe in knitted or woven clothes. Importantly, I’m talking about clothing that isn’t some really thick knit that is trivial to “pull back”.

The worst thing to do in this situation is to cut or trim the snag off; by doing so you’ve just broken the integrity of the entire thread, and will likely see the effects over time.

But, if you want to get that smooth surface again, it can be nearly impossible to get the thread back in using a plain needle and finesse alone.

The dritz snag nab-it
The Dritz Snag Nab-It

Enter the Dritz Snag Nab-It. This is a brilliantly simple and effective tool. Essentially, it’s just a needle with some aggressive knurling on the back portion. You poke your snag, you pull it through, and you’re done! Keep one of these in your sewing kit for $6.50 (at time of writing) and you have a simple snag solution whenever you need it.

Here’s a succinct video to see it in action.

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