These are the machines and basic equipment I use in my sewing room for everyday projects.
I have had this machine since 2020 and it's great! Easy to use, easy to thread and built tough!
Brother Sewing Machine ST371HD
This little powerhouse is the ultimate in professional looking seam finishing!
Brother 1034D Heavy-Duty Overlock Machine
While not completely necessary, a cover stitch machine can really add a professional touch to your hems! This one is SUPER easy to thread and use!
Brother Coverstitch Serger 2340CV
Not only does this iron look cool, it is so user friendly and gets the job done!
Rowenta Stainless Steel Steam Iron
This board is great for all projects! It also folds up for easy storage.
Foldable Ironing Board with Heat Cover
If I am not feeling like taking out the ironing board, I will sometimes just lay this out on my working table to get the job done!
Ironing Mat
I highly recommend purchasing bobbins made by the manufacturer of the machine you own. This eliminates any malfunctions or mishaps.
Brother Sewing Bobbins
Tools
Save your wrists! These are so great for cutting paper and patterns!
Fiskars Easy Action Fabric Scissors, Steel
I cannot live without these! I have been using mine for over 20 years!
Gingher 8" Dressmaker's Fabric Scissors
These are so handy when you just need to do a little snip snip!
Singer Thread Snipper
This mat is fantastic for cutting fabric on with your rotary cutter. The flat surface and grid are perfect!
Fiskars Self Healing Cutting Mat
After getting one of these I thought “where has this been ALL MY LIFE!?” and I believe you will too! You use it right on the self healing cutting mat!
Fiskars 60mm Rotary Cutter with Comfort Grip
Always have a measuring tape on hand! These are flexible and are great for multiple uses!
2 Pack Tape Measure Measuring Tape
These are great pins for ALL types of fabrics!
600PCS Sewing Pins Straight Pin for Fabric
I love these clips! If you are working with vinyl or something that does not work with traditional pins well, this is the answer! The bottoms are flat allowing the fabric to stay put when laying on your machine.
Taylor Seville Magic Clip Sewing Clips
Meet your new best friend, or maybe your worst enemy! I pick this thing up more than I'd like to admit but it really comes in handy for all those little boo boos.
Dritz Deluxe Seam Ripper
This may seem like a weird thing to have in a sewing room however I find myself using it when pattern drafting because it is easy to remove if I feel like I have more adjustments to make. I also like to use it as a quick measurement placement guide o...
Blue Painters Tape
Tailor's chalk is a personal prefrence. Brands do vary. I like this one because the marks are distinct and clear. Chalk comes in a variety of colors in order to be able to be seen on different colored fabrics.
Dritz Holder with Sharpener, White Tailor's Chalk
This fabric marking pen has always been great for me! The marks dissolve with water or on their own over time.
Dritz Disappearing Ink & Mark-B-Gone Pen
These are great for cutting fabric that may fray.
Gingher 7.5 Inch Pinking Shears
This tool is perfect for button hole precision cutting.
Clover Button Hole Cutter
These come in handy more often than you'd think! Great for tiny and detailed cutting.
Stainless Steel Stork Scissors - 3 Pieces
Pattern Making
Pattern weights are essential for tracing, cutting and adjusting! I like these because they are transparent.
Glass Pattern Weights
I reach for this ruler ALL the time! Clear rulers are essential for sewing!
Clear Graph Beveled Ruler- 12 in
This tool is imperative for pattern drafting! A straight ruler, hip curve and french curve all in one!
Dritz Styling Design Ruler
Don't forget your muslin for test fitting!
Unbleached Muslin - 36" (The cheapest price around!)
Don't forget to notch the patterns you create! This will help you match up seams and remember placement of your pieces!
Pattern Notcher
This paper roll is what I use when drafting patterns that may need a little more structure or I know I want to use again and again.
Brown Kraft Paper Roll
This is THE best pattern drafting paper I have come across!
Pattern Paper for Fashion Design
I use this with my tracing wheel to transfer patterns to my pattern paper. It marks beautifully and I am able to see all my dots clearly.
Black Carbon Transfer Tracing Paper
I use tracing wheels for a variety of things but mostly with the carbon paper for tracing patterns, darts etc.
2 PCS Tracing Wheel
Advanced & Extras
If you are making garments with long sleeves, this is going to be super helpful for you!
Padded Sleeve Ironing Board
Get in those curves and hard to iron areas with a tailor's ham! This one is perfect!
Dritz Wool Tailor's Ham
This is one of the most helpful things I have ever purchased for my sewing room!
Sewing Machine LED Light Strip
Take care of those eyes! A magnifying lamp is SUPER helpful to see those small details in your projects. It clamps onto your table so you can have it wherever you need!
Magnifying Desk Lamp with Clamp
This comes in handy when you are making tubing, straps and other pieces that need to be turned right side out.
