Gimp Pins

Gimp pins are the small, decorative upholstery nails used to secure and finish gimp trim, braid, and decorative cord on traditionally upholstered furniture. At the DIY Hardware Store, gimp pins are available in the fine gauges and short lengths used for securing edge trim and decorative fabric bands on chairs, sofas, headboards, and soft furnishing projects.

Gimp is the decorative braid or woven trim used to cover the raw edge where upholstery fabric is tacked to the show wood of a chair or sofa frame. Gimp pins are driven through the gimp at regular intervals to hold it against the show wood, with the small pin head either hidden by the gimp weave or left as a decorative detail in its own right. Available in brass-effect, antique brass, and gilt finishes to suit different furniture styles and gimp colours. A pin hammer and a steady hand gives the clean, evenly-spaced result that marks quality upholstery work.

  • Fine decorative pins for securing gimp trim and braid
  • Used in traditional and heritage upholstery
  • Conceals tacking line at show wood and fabric junction
  • Brass-effect, antique brass, and gilt finishes
  • Short lengths for thin gimp and trim materials
  • Applied with upholstery or pin hammer