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Gender-Affirming Style: Masc Edition
Sewing
If you don't have access to a tailor, your best bet is to learn to sew. Hems can be taken up fairly easily once you familiarize yourself with sewing. This is the machine I have. There are many less expensive ones out there.
SINGER® Quantum Stylist 9985 Sewing Machine
Use clips instead of pins wherever possible when sewing. This way you're less likely to poke yourself.
Wonder Clips for Sewing - Walmart
Get a good quality thread. Leave the cheap thread for practicing your hasnd sewing skills.
Gutermann Sewing Thread in Notions & Sewing Accessories(213)
Scissors made for cutting fabric. ONLY use them for fabric. Hide them from EVERYONE.
Westcott 8" Fabric Sewing Scissors, Titanium Bonded, Adjustable Glide, Bent, Blue, for Crafting, Sewing and Fabric, 1-Count
Mark where you're cutting and sewing.
Dritz Tailor's Chalk, 2 Piece Blue and White
Undo previously sewn seams.
Dritz Seam Ripper, 1 Each
These are for sewing by hand.
24-Piece Stainless Steel Self-Threading Needles Set – Easy Thread Sewing & Embroidery Needles with Convenient Wooden Case TIKA
Most soft tape measures stop at 60". Spend the extra and get the 120".
Wovilon 120 Inch Soft Tape Measure Double Scale, Body Measuring Tape, Fabric Measuring Tape for Sewing Cloth Measurement, Flexible Tailor Ruler for Weight Loss Medical Measurement Nursing Craft - Walmart.com
Iron your fabric before making/cutting/sewing.
BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Iron for Clothes, Smart Steam, 1200W, TrueGlide Nonstick Soleplate, Auto Shut-Off, Anti-Drip, Green & White
Safe places for your iron.
UU&T 17''x13.5'' Wool Pressing Mat for Quilting, 100% Wool from New Zealand, Portable Felted Ironing Mat with a Silicon Iron Rest Pad
No sew
You can hem without sewing!
HeatnBond Hem Iron-on Adhesive Tape, 3/8 in x 10 Yds, White
For quick and easy adjustments.
Hello Hobby Silver Steel Safety Pins Mix 140 Count with Assorted Sizes
More hemming!
WHAMVOX 5 Rolls Hem Tape For Pants Iron-On Trouser Hemming Tapes Self-Adhesive Jeans Pants Hemming Decals Hem Fabric Tape Quick Hemming For Pants
Belt too big? Punch it.
Leather Punch, Belt Hole Puncher, Belt Hole Puncher for Leather, Leather Punch Tool Suitable for Belts, Pet Collars, DIY Projects and Leather Craft etc, Belt Punch Tool Hole Diameter 2.0mm～4.5mm
Accessories
These bands hold the extra length of the too long sleeves up and out of the way while still being fashionable.
6PCS Metal Anti-Slip Shirt Sleeve Holders Stretch Unisex Armbands Sleeve Garters Elastic Fixing Sleeve Holder for Men Women
These are great for keeping your shirt tucked in.
Magnetic Shirt Stays by Magnetuck - Quit Tuckin' Around!
If hems were jewelry.
Magnetic Clothing Attachment Clips Trouser Leg Button Adjustable Pant Leg Clips Pin Quick Shirt Fasteners - Walmart.com
Kilt pins are good for cinching other fabrics, too.
ZOURIH 15 PCS Large Safety Pins for Clothes, Canvas, Blankets, Crafts, Skirts, Kilts - Extra Large Heavy Duty Safety Pins
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