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Best Sewing Supplies for Beginners: A Simple Shopping List

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A Bug & A Bean LLC

So, you're ready to dive into the wonderful world of sewing? That's fantastic! But with so many tools and gadgets out there, it can feel a bit overwhelming knowing where to begin. Don't worry, we've got you covered. This post provides a curated shopp...

This mat is an absolute necessity and is the exact one that I use every single day. Prior to purchases this mat, I would sometimes in a hurry try to iron on my workspace surface and ended up both leaving a burn mark on my desk and ruining on of my se...

MOHOM 17"x13.5" Wool Pressing Mat for Quilting

This is another product I use every day and appreciate this for ironing hems. The small size makes it easily portable and so much easier for making my small projects such as wallets and keychain loops. The only thing I have mixed opinions is that the...

BEAUTURAL Mini Travel Steam Iron, Dual Voltage

I can't recommend these clips enough, especially this specific set with the adorable tin. I am obsessed with the mini tin and handle. It looks adorable, keeps the clips organized, and makes them portable as I've brought them to teach sewing kid's sew...

GDMINLO 100 Pack Sewing Clips with Tin Box

This was the product I didn't know I needed it until my brother gifted it to me for my birthday. I absolutely love the bright color choices. I have the neon green which looks so cute on my sewing table. Although I am all about sewing clips, I still u...

Hilltian Magnetic Pin Cushion with 100 Pins

You will want this chalk on hand for marking fabric. The size is perfect and easy to grip for tracing lines against a ruler. The variety of color is bright and easy to see while sewing and quilting. When you are finished, it easily rubs right off. It...

Mr. Pen Tailors Chalk 8 Pack for Fabric

I am always on the lookout for ways to make hemming easier and absolutely love this rulers! You can measure the hem and iron the fabric flat right on the ruler. This saves me time from first measuring and marking then ironing.

Hot Ironing Ruler, 10 Inch Hemmer Tool

I know, I know, another hemming product! My biggest challenge when I started sewing was getting a straight hem so I have fallen in love with the products that helped me achieve just that. This product is awesome. It helps you measure out the seam as ...

YEQIN Seam Allowance Ruler & Magnetic Guides

This set is something you will absolutely want on hand if you are making any pouches, wallets, glasses case. Easily attach colorful plastic snaps that match your fabric with this kit. I love how easy it is to attach a snap and is a necessity for any ...

LYNDA Snaps & Pliers Set, 360 T5 Plastic

If you are sewing buttons, you will need a button hole cutter to cut out the center. I love this set because it also includes a small cutting mat perfectly sized to slip under the fabric while you make your button hole. I also use this tool for makin...

HONEYSEW 3 Pcs Buttonhole Cutter Set

These snaps are wonderful to have on hand for sewing projects. The add a professional touch to wallets, purses, and glasses cases. The only reason I don't use these on every project is that they are pretty heavy so you will want to make sure to use t...

100 Sets Silver Tone Magnetic Purse Clasps

Interfacing is something I use in nearly every project. I have 1-2 rolls of this on hand at all times. Before discovering these rolls, I used to buy it in the store and I would pay around $4 per yard. This roll has 30 yards for $16 and is well worth ...

PLANTIONAL Medium Weight Iron-On Interfacing

Zipper rolls are another thing I wish I knew about sooner. I was ridiculously buying single zippers in fabric stores. One zipper usually cost over a dollar and more often than not was close to $5! A zipper roll comes with 5 yards of zipper. A lot of ...

#5 Rainbow Zipper Tape with Pulls, 5 Yards

I love having unique zippers on hand for different projects. This is a great price for 20 assorted lace style zippers. These will look adorable for different projects are are fun to have at the ready for trying out new designs.

LNKA Lace Zippers 35CM 20pcs Assorted Colors

These d-rings are perfect for adding clasps to miniature wallets, card holders, eye glasses cases, pencil holders, and other small accessories. This pack is perfectly sized for 1 inch and works well for sewing accessories. I also like how it has asso...

Anezus 80Pcs Swivel Clasp Hooks for DIY

These pattern weights are amazing for keeping your fabric in place while using a roller to cut out your pattern. Using these significantly reduces the time it takes to prepare your pattern pieces so you can focus on sewing.

Glass Pattern Weights for Sewing (5 Pieces)