Merchant & Mills Copper Bulb Pins

The bulb pin lets a tag hang tidily from a safety pin & is perfectly simple.

21mm long and like safety pins but with a wide bowl at the bottom for tags etc. Already pear shaped so nothing can go wrong – and seriously shiny!

Merchant and Mills Copper Bulb Pins, often called “pear” or “calabash” pins, are a stylish and highly functional alternative to the standard safety pin. Their unique bulbous shape and coilless design make them particularly useful for makers and knitters.

Because they lack the circular coil at the end, they won’t snag or catch on delicate yarns or loose-weave fabrics—making them the ideal stitch markers for knitters and crocheters. They slide in and out of work without damaging the fibres.

– 21mm long.
– Copper.
– Approximately 100 in a box.

In garment sewing, they are perfect for temporarily attaching labels, holding small components together, or marking alterations during a fitting. The warm copper finish adds a touch of vintage elegance to your work, elevating even the simplest task.

These pins are sturdy yet lightweight and are also widely used in professional settings for attaching swing tags in a way that looks intentional and high-end. Presented in a beautiful reusable box, these copper pins are a practical and decorative essential.