Star De-Tailor

Star De-Tailor
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$6.00  $5.39

(101 reviews)

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Item: SD1
Type: Cross Stitch Supplies
Designer: CompuStitch

The Star De-Tailor is great for finishing that one last stitch when the floss is too short. Simply insert the long wire through the back of stitches, catch the too-short ends and pull them through! Color and finish may vary.

Reviews From Customers Who Purchased This Item

from Canada on 03/19/2024

from United States on 03/10/2024 - A Must Have
This little tool is so helpful I ordered a second one as back up! Perfect for tucking in tails when you play thread chicken or need to frog.

from United States on 02/20/2024
So handy! A great find!

from United States on 01/16/2024
Good product. Has gotten me out of several short thread spots. Helps keeping a neat back. Even bought a back up.

from United States on 01/10/2024
A little time to get use to but once you get hang of it it's great. Definitely helps in keeping backs neat.

from Canada on 11/02/2023 - Definitely a good item to have
I have had to use this once already and I am glad I have it. It will definitely help when I am playing thread chicken with my cross stitch.

from Canada on 10/04/2023 - Perfect
Easy to use and price is great

from United States on 09/17/2023 - Great Sewing Tool
My original De-Tailor finally broke and I knew 123Stitch would have one. This tool is perfect for sweater pulls, counted cross-stitch, and sewing projects. Makes hiding threads that too short for a needle, so easy.

from United States on 08/28/2023 - Very handy
I used this tool to catch the short bit of thread and pulled the thread under the previous stitches. It was very easy. Nice product.

from United States on 08/15/2023 - The star de-tailor
Excellent tool for any stitcher to keep in their tool kit! This really handles the loose fibers and threads left hanging in the back of your stitches!

from United States on 07/31/2023 - My very, very favorite
I am a gadget person. This is my favorite gadget ever. I have used one for many years and I haven't had to replace mine, yet. I have bought several because I give them to my stitching friends.

from United States on 06/05/2023 - Must have tool
This is a lifesaver when tucking the end of a thread underneath finished crosses on the back of your work I keep one handy for each of my works in progress.

from United States on 04/24/2023 - Got one use out of it
It broke the first time I used it to try to pull a short tail under a few stitches. Not happy.

from United States on 04/23/2023 - Jack pot!
Lovely item. Remarkable tool. Beats my homemade thread lasso.

from United States on 04/12/2023 - I have two.
I have to have an extra! I play thread chicken! Must always have a spare.

from Canada on 04/05/2023 - Detailer
Great tool but unfortunately mine broke on the second use.

from United States on 04/05/2023 - The best
Love this item. Really helps pull my short ends to where they belong.

from United States on 01/03/2023 - Star De-Ta

from United States on 01/03/2023 - Star De-Ta

from United States on 12/07/2022 - a useful little tool
I got this largely because it was cute, but it has been super helpful finishing off my threads and getting those really short tails anchored down.

from United States on 11/22/2022 - Great for grabbing and anchoring stray threads
Love this little gadget, works wonders with stray, loose threads!

from Canada on 10/03/2022 - Need more than one
Love this little tool, I have more than one. The best tool when playing thread chicken.

from United States on 08/26/2022
I love the Star De-Tailor. I plan to order more so that I can put one in all my WIP project bags.

from United States on 08/26/2022
I love the Star De-Tailor. I plan to order more so that I can put one in all my WIP project bags.

from United States on 08/26/2022 - A Must Have...
Sometimes the tail comes out from under the stitches and it is too short to thread through a needle. This is the perfect tool to take care of that problem. A lot easier to use that trying to do it with a needle threader.

from United States on 08/26/2022 - A Must Have...
Sometimes the tail comes out from under the stitches and it is too short to thread through a needle. This is the perfect tool to take care of that problem. A lot easier to use that trying to do it with a needle threader.

from United States on 08/16/2022 - Must have
If you cross stitch, you have to have this.

from United States on 08/16/2022 - Great for Cross stitch
I have used this item when I was very low on a floss color and wanted to stitch to the last inch and then I used the Star De-Tailor to weave in the end on the back of the cloth. I have also used it when the tail of my floss came out of the stitches on the back of my cloth and the end had been clipped very short. Works great!

from United States on 08/10/2022 - Catch a stitch - Star De-Tailor
I have issues with short thread all the time, as I am a little OCD about using every bit of thread. So when I saw this I ordered it right away. What a great idea! I do like it, and I use it, but I will say that the end of the wire(where it loops around)does snag on the thread on the back of my cross stitch. Sometimes I have to tug on it a little harder then I feel comfortable with and then readjust my last stitch because it pulls it too tight. Other then that I love it!

from United States on 08/03/2022 - Highly convenient
It makes it very easy to tuck in stitches when playing thread chicken. The only challenge is that sometimes it can be hard to get under my stitches. But then I just find some other stitches to put it under (or go back to the method of using a spare piece of floss).

from United States on 08/03/2022 - Yes sometimes I play chicken with my thread
I love this star de-tailor I don’t set out to play chicken with my thread but it happens

from United States on 08/01/2022 - where has this been all my life?
This little tool is amazing. I use it almost every time I stitch. It slips right under the stitches. It is a tiny bit tricky getting the thread tails through the "eye," but I seem to have gotten the trick of it. It's wonderful!

from United States on 07/27/2022 - Just ok
I was really looking forward to using this item. However,it does not work all that well. It is too flimsy, and I have to really work at it to get it under the stitches.

from United States on 06/23/2022 - Love this!
I find the Star De-Tailor invaluable and would put one in every whip if I could

from United States on 05/17/2022 - Love this little thing!!
I want one for every project!! I use my cross stitch and embroidery threads to the last nubbin and this little gadget helps me to pull those tiny ends through the stitches to secure it.

from United States on 05/13/2022
Purchased as gifts - haven’t given yet.

from United States on 05/03/2022 - The Star De-tailor is wonderful.
The Star De-tailor is wonderful. I’ve used it several times since I purchased it. It is great for when I need to pull Threads to finish stitching. It is a sturdy tool to use and well worth the money. Would buy this again without question.

from United States on 04/28/2022
It’s great! Works well.

from United States on 04/27/2022 - It really works!!
I am so glad I finally ordered this gadget. I have used it several times already and I'm sure that will continue. Perhaps if I didn't have to "frog" so much, it wouldn't be needed but it sure has come in handy! I highly recommend!

from United States on 04/12/2022 - Everyone needs one of these!
What a dreamy little tool! I’ve never used this until a couple nights ago. I had a very short piece of floss to secure on the back of my project. I knew I would have trouble getting it into even a petite needle to secure it & I remembered I had this. It took a bit for me to catch the short floss, but my fingers like to do their own thing. I finally got it & was able to secure my floss without any problems! This little thing is worth its weight in gold and more! I’m buying a second one!

from United States on 01/31/2022 - Necessary for all Needleworkers.
I don’t know how I got along all these years without this. I’m a cross stitcher and It works perfectly for those short ends of thread and to repair mistakes in your work. I highly recommend it.

from United States on 10/28/2021
This is perfect to hide those ends your needle is too long to do the job. It will help you win at thread chicken, ha ha.

from United States on 08/05/2021 - Star De-Tailer
Best tool ever for tucking thread ends under other threads or yarn or fabric. Bought for use on cross stitch but tried it on the end of yarn on a crochet project. Awesome!

from United States on 04/27/2021
I recently purchased a Star De-Tailor cross stitch tool to help secure very short ending threads on my cross stitch projects. It tool works very well in catching these small threads. I ended up purchasing a couple more Star De-Tailor tools to keeps as back-ups and gifts for friends.

from United States on 02/16/2021 - Awesome little tool
Love this tool, use it most times I cross stitch, works great

from United States on 02/02/2021 - Wire too flexible
The wire is far too flexible for this to be used on a regular basis. I really thought it would be great to get those last little pieces of floss through but since the wire is so flexible, it's hard to get it under stitches on the back. I found that it was hard to pull the floss back through as well and it ended up messing up the tension on that particular stitch. Maybe I just need more practice. As it stands, I would absolutely NOT use it on a piece I'll be framing or giving away as a gift.

from United States on 01/28/2021 - Love it!
Works great especially for when you try to use every spec of your thread as I do!

from United States on 01/19/2021 - Okay but Could be Better
To it’s credit, it has removed a few thread tangles that would have been impossible without it. However, it would be more useful for burying thread if it were a tad less flexible. It is not easy to go under existing stitches and using a needle to get the thread through the thing defeats the purpose. I think it is overpriced for how limited it’s use.

from United States on 01/13/2021 - I love this thing
I had one of these, and misplaced it, and immediately ordered another one. It's a simple thing, but oh so helpful, for getting the most out of that very last bit of floss.

from United States on 11/18/2020
This works really well with ball-point needles(the best) to weave thread ends under the back stitches on the project.

from United States on 11/09/2020 - A must-have tool!
This is just what I needed when I have just a couple moresl stitches and I don’t want to start a new length of thread I don’t otherwise need. It’s so easy to use too!

from United States on 11/09/2020 - Great tool
I have used this tool a few times when my thread was too short to rethread and bury. Perfect solution.

from United States on 09/30/2020 - Star de Tailor
Very useful tool! I never knew it existed until someone recommended it in one of the facebook Cross Stitching groups. When your thread is too short and you need to tuck the end on the back, the Star De-Tailor makes the process very easy! I use it all the time now!

from United States on 09/24/2020 - Star De-Tailor
I'd forgotten how useful this item is...love it!!!

from United States on 03/12/2020
I cannot stitch without it!

from United States on 01/15/2020 - Fun sharing a gadget.
I love the Star De-Tailor so much, I bought them to share with my stitching friends.

from Israel on 12/01/2019 - nice idea
nice idea,work very well,but need to use a glue, because the string got out from inside the starhowever it is expensive one

from United States on 08/26/2019 - Star De-Tailor
This is just the most useful tool I own. This is great for tucking in tails, especially when you are using specialty threads that you don't want to waste. It's wonderful for when you get down to the last few stitches of a thread color that is ending. It does take a little practice, and is easier for larger count fabrics like 32, I've even used on 36 count but it does take a little wrangling.

from United States on 08/24/2019 - A necessary tool?
I didn't know how often I would use the Star De-Tailor but since I've received it, I surprised myself by how often I am using it. It is very helpful for tucking away threads. It really would make a great little gift.

from United States on 07/14/2019 - Handy Tool
This product works great to tuck in tails of floss unless the stitches are very tight in which case it's difficult to put it through them. It works better than most other similar items and the price is certainly right!

from United States on 02/26/2019 - Great...When it Works
I really like this tool, although as Stitcherista's 2 videos show, it can be a bit of a PITA to use. It works well for me on even weaves and Aida up to 18 count. It doesn't do so well for me on 22 count Aida. My stitches tend to be a little tighter on that fabric and it's often impossible to slide the tool under my stitches. But when it works, it's great.

from United States on 02/07/2019 - where has this been?
This is the answer to all my stitching prayers! It helps pull those snagged back stitches that would just hang there.

from United States on 01/19/2019 - Handy Purchase
I love this little tool. It works great to tie down the cut ends if hanging or the loose ends of a thread start to allow for a very neat project so no loose ends show on the framed piece. So glad I found this and gave it a try.

from United States on 10/09/2018 - Great idea but it needs some work
I had a really hard time using this at first but I found a video online of someone showing how to have the thread under it and they used a needle to pull the thread into the open space. That made it easier to use but my biggest problem is that the tip catches and cuts the floss or at least some of the strands. It is too just too sharp. It would be great if the wire were more rigid also. I have a hard time getting it to slip under stitches. I have quit using this tool because of it cutting my thread when I pull it through. The last time I had to undo some of my stitching because the tail was too short to secure after using this tool.

from United States on 09/22/2018 - A very handy tool
I purchased this because I saw Stitcherista demonstrate it on youtube. This cute little gadget does just what it's supposed to - it is great for hiding those really short thread tails! It also helps when you have a thread tangle on the back of your work. You just snip the tangle and hide the two resulting ends.

from United States on 09/12/2018
Sturdy thread, seam repair, helps with tidbits of yarn finishes

from United States on 08/06/2018
Not impressed... I've tried to use it a couple of times with no success

from United States on 07/16/2018
Just used this the other day, it works great, pulled that 1 inch thread through the stitches, with no trouble.

from United States on 05/02/2018 - Great aid
Handy gadget that will help to secure loose threads in a cross stitch project.

from United States on 03/27/2018 - Great Tool
This is a necessary tool for any stitcher. The wire is strong and easy to insert under stitches and easily tucks in short threads.

from United States on 03/20/2018

from United States on 03/16/2018 - Love this!
This tiny tool is the solution to a problem I have had from my first days of stitching. I am so happy to have a solution, especially one as small, inexpensive, and cute as this one!

from United States on 02/10/2018 - Works well
So much easier than my old method of using loops of thread to pull ends through. Less yanking and less risk of changing the tension of my stitches.

from United States on 01/01/2018 - indispensable gadget
This is an indispensable tool, for working with thread-ends, for frogging and fixing mistakes. Plus. It's pretty, with its lovely iridcent star.

from United States on 09/30/2017 - Love It
Easy to hold. Works great and is pretty!

from United States on 09/18/2017 - An Oldie but Goodie
These have been around decades...there is a reason...they are absolutely great to pull short ends or wayward stitches....I always include one in gift bags for stitching events.

from United States on 06/23/2017 - Amazing Product

from United States on 05/20/2017 - My best friend
I use this to weave in the ends of my thread after I finish stitching and for threads that I did not catch when I start my stitching. It is reasonably priced too. That is why I go to 123 Stitch first for all my stitching needs.

from United States on 05/02/2017 - Very nice tool
This little tool is just right for pulling threads through the back of the work stitches when the thread is too short to do with the needle. I think I will order a second one to have as a spare in case something happens with one.

from United States on 03/17/2017 - great help
this little tool is a great help, easy to see and pick up and the right tool to pull a thread where you want it !

from United States on 02/22/2017 - Cute and useful
This item really helps me with those too short threads on the back of a project. When the needle falls off my thread and it's too hard to thread and the end is so short, I just slide this under some stitches, thread the floss through it and slide it back under the stitches. So easy and such a great tool. I'm so happy I have it. And I think the star on it is super cute too.

from United States on 02/11/2017 - Nifty Tool
While I wasn't sure if I would use this, I liked the concept of being able to pull that short floss tail under other stitches. It works like a charm. It's very light, so I attached, to the top of the star, a length of floss with a big button on it. That way, I won't accidentally lose it. Bought one for my sister too!

from United States on 10/23/2016 - The best tool for those short ends
These are superior to the wire and hook tools that cost much more and these are not so prone to breakage. The only problem I ever had was losing them, but attaching them to a small chain and charm solved that. Best value, great product.

from United States on 09/17/2016 - Great time saver!
How did I get along without this? It saves time, floss money, and frustration.

from United States on 07/31/2016 - Perfect item.
Though I have not yet used this item, I know it will work like a charm. It will be much better than trying to thread that little bit of "tail" through the narrow eye of a needle to hide it behind other stitches.

from United States on 07/08/2016 - Star De-Tailor
Brilliant piece of equipment. Many uses. I especially like it when I use up my thread and have a very short tail.

from United States on 05/25/2016 - Brilliant!!
What an ingenious little tool that comes in handy for it's main task as well as so many other times as well. It serves its function as the best way to end your stitching and secure that just too short piece of thread we all find ourselves with occasionally. It's the perfect tool for the job!! I'm so glad I bought 2.

from United States on 05/12/2016 - Fantastic Tool!
I am pleasantly surprised at how well this works. It is easy to run it under a few stitches on the back of my project and pull my tails through. I love that it sticks to my needle minder also. Keeps it close and handy.

from United States on 03/21/2016 - A stitcher's star!
As a stitcher I am borderline obsessive when it comes to using every bit of a floss strand. Thanks to this tool I can sleep at night! My orts are consistently less than an inch long! And the back of my project is almost as lovely as the front!!

from United States on 11/10/2015 - LOVE IT!
I bought the first one because I love new gadgets and it quickly became a necessity. Unfortunately, I lost my first one and I complained so much about missing it my friend sent me one, lol. I have since purchased another to have as a back up in case I lose or break one.

from United States on 06/29/2015 - A must have
I have had a star de-tailor for a couple of years and absolutely love it. It's great for when you need to fix a mistake, you can just take out a couple stitches and tuck the ends with it. I won't do a major project without it.

from United States on 04/28/2015 - handy
This tool is great for tucking in those small bits ends that I get when I've unpicked just a few stitches. The hardest part is getting the thread in the loop. I wish it had a hook it something. I might use a loran needle threader for that.

from United States on 04/08/2015 - An absolute must-have!
This is an absolute must-have for every stitcher! I use it all the time!

from United States on 03/24/2015 - Halfway There...
My Mardina's Dololly broke, so very sorry to say. This is as good as the loop portion on that dololly. Now all I need is a hook as good as the Mardina's was. For running floss under other stitches. Perfect when you don't have quite as much floss left as you might hope.

from United States on 01/20/2015 - Must have tool for stitchers!
Love how thin it is easily slides under stitches even on 40 ct! It is easy to loose being so thin I attached a cell phone charm to the top loop by the star. Haven't misplaced since. I own two and will never be without!

from United States on 11/29/2014 - Awesome Tool!
What a great device for securing the last "too short length of thread" on your needlework. I keep mine at my side at all times. Cynthia

from United States on 09/26/2014 - Not Just for sewing
I love using the Star De-Taylor for picking up stitches while knitting socks and baby sweaters. I don't have to worry about splitting the yarn where the stitches need to be picked up.

from United States on 04/18/2014 - Can't live without it
I just purchased my second of these, and I should have bought a backup. When my first one finally broke I deeply regretted not having a backup one.

from United States on 01/19/2014 - The star of my order
This is wonderful. I stitch until the last little end is impossible to thread and pull thru the back. This thing has been a lifesaver.

from United States on 11/29/2013 - Catch those ends
This is a great tool for securing the short ends of threads on your work. I had been looking for a tool like this and finally found it on 123 Stitch. This is a great shop with reasonable prices. Connie Moser

from United States on 11/19/2013 - I can pull threads through again!
I'm so glad to be able to pull threads through again my "My Favorite Do-Lolly" died. I wish the De-Tailor had a hook attached to make it easier to grab threads.


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