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Sewing Basics

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I’ve been teaching myself to sew! Between YouTube, my aunt, and my MIL, I’ve slowly learned to sew, and I gotta say, it’s easier than I thought it would be! So don’t be scared, you can do it! On this list are all the things I love to use as a beginn...
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The Machine

 
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Singer is the way to go! It’s a little more expensive but so worth the quality! I love this dark blue!
SINGER M3330 Sewing Machine with 97 Stitches & Kit
 
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I inherited my Granny’s machine, but this one is perfect for any beginner!
Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine, 27 Stitches
 
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Gotta have backups for accidental breaks when I don’t take a pin out 🫣
Euro-Notions Universal Machine Needles
 
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I love winding my bobbins, so fun!
Metal Sewing Machine Bobbins, 28 PCS Universal
 
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Definitely use quality thread! This is my preferred brand!
Gutermann Sew-All Thread Set 100m, 20pc

Basic Tools

 
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ONLY cut fabric with these! Also, very sharp! Be careful!
LIVINGO 8" Heavy Duty Tailor Fabric Scissors
 
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I like that they are easy to find when I drop one in our carpet 🤪
600PCS Multicolor Pearl Head Sewing Pins 1.5in
 
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This is my most used tool, it undos all my oops! As a beginner sewer, I unfortunately have a lot of them 😅
2 in 1 Needle Threader & Seam Ripper (3)

Make Your Life Easier w/These!

 
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This kit is amazing!
Rotary Cutter Set Turquoise - 45mm Cutter, Blades, Mat, Ruler & Clips
 
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Okay, he’s almost TOO adorable 🥰 your little sewing bff 👯‍♀️
Cute Hedgehog Magnetic Wrist Pin Cushion with 50 Butterfly Pins
 
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Okay, I love cute AND functional items. Use this with the wool ironing pad on small projects!
Honoson Mini Craft Heat Press Iron Mint Green
 
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When I don’t feel like dragging the big ironing board out…
ZOMONETI 17x13.5 Wool Pressing Mat Pad
 
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I can live without them…but why would I? ✂️
Hui Tong Strong & Sharpe Pinking Shears 3mm
 
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I love that there are different options in this kit that work with different erasing methods, makes it so much easier!
CampTek Tailors Chalk & Fabric Markers Set