玉たま結むすび

noun

thread knot; knot at the end of a thread

A small knot tied at the end of a sewing thread to prevent it from slipping through the fabric. Common in hand-sewing contexts.

• 針はりに糸いとを通とおしたら、まず玉たま結むすびを作つくります。

  After threading the needle, first make a knot at the end of the thread.