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Things I wish I had before I started sewing: A Beginner’s Guide to everything you need to start
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This is a beginners guide to everything you need if you want to start sewing! Live out your project runway dreams!
 
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A cutter (easier than scissors), a cutting mat, AND a ruler are a must have trio!
Fiskars® 3 Piece Fabric Cutting Set
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Pleasee do not use your house scissors! You need scissors specifically dedicated to cutting fabrics and threads
Sewing Scissors Set by Loops & Threads
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I have like three of these! These mini packs are soo uselful!
Black Deluxe Sewing Kit in Vinyl Zipper Pouch
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Having a designated space for sewing/crafting is the best investment! Buy this!
Best Choice Products Sewing Machine Table & Desk w/ ...
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I actually think I might have to buy this haha! A portable sewing machine is super cool and accessible.
Best Choice Products 6V Portable Sewing Machine, 42 ...
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Needles break all the time so its so important to have multiple and backups!
SINGER® Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Needles, 5ct.
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A sewing AND embroidery machine is a designers dream!
Brother SE700 Embroidery & Sewing Machine w/ 4" x 4" ...
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Every beginner needs this to help keep straight stitches
Clover Stitch Guide
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Sewing machine with several different stitches
SINGER® HD6700C Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
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Start by following a simplicity pattern to make something simple like a bag
Simplicity® Pattern CS9308
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These clips are soooo important! They help hold your fabric together while sewing AND does not put holes in it like pins
Sewing Clips for Fabric and Quilting 100 Pcs with Tin Box ...
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hand sewing + portable sewing machine and you get this! Super cool!
SINGER® Stitch Quick™+ Cordless Mending Machine
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use chalk to mark your clothes and it easily wipes/washes off without leaving a mark
Tailor's Chalk By Loops & Threads
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trading paper is important for making your own patterns
Tracing Paper for Sewing Patterns, White Translucent ...
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This makes a HUGE difference in cutting fabrics
Electric Scissors
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You can make sooo many cool things with these fabrics squares. They make crafting fun for beginners
Colorful Precut Fabric Pieces for Crafting - Michaels
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I love brother sewing machinee
Home Sewing Machines: Easy-to-Use, Innovative, Versatile
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