Sewing Tools: Kuke Stand Japanese Sewing Tools for Japanese Sewing This is a tool used for sewing. It's used to stretch the fabric and make straight stitches. It can be folded with a screw mechanism. The wooden part outside the screw hole is chipped when folded, but the screw itself is fine. The hook has some rust. Please understand that this is an old, used item that has been stored at home for a long time before purchasing.