The sewing supplies I could not live without. Everything I use for sewing, upcycling, and mending plus notions and tools that are on my sewing supply wishlist.
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Sewing Machines
Cutting & Measuring
Thread
Notions
Tools
Sewing Wishlist
Sewing Machines
If you do any kind of upcycling or serious mending of clothing, a serger is LIFE CHANGING. This model is super easy to understand and use.
SINGER® S0100 Serger Machine
I upgraded from my secondhand Singer Brilliance to this machine and it is AMAZING. Great if you do complex stitches, stitch through multiple layers of fabric, or just want more control over your sewing.
SINGER® HD6700C Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
I got my Singer Brilliance secondhand but I recommend this model to everyone. There are nearly 80 stitch options, it's easy to use, and super sturdy. Even for sewing denim!
SINGER® Brilliance™ 6180 Sewing Machine
Cutting & Measuring
A cutting mat and rotary blade makes ALL the difference if you're making precise cuts
Fiskars® 3 Piece Fabric Cutting Set
I LOVE THESE
WAWAK Plastic Sewing Clips Standard 1" x 3/8" 100/Pack | WAWAK
I have used these since I was a kid - washable chalk is super helpful to mark notches in patterns or even trace them onto fabric!
FABRIC ONLY SCISSORS!!! don't use them to cut paper or anything else
Fiskars® Premier Dressmaker Shears
Thread
I didn't need this when I was using smaller spools of thread, but once I got larger spools this was a MUST!
Single Thread Spool Holder
thread snips actually make such a difference
Thread Snips
super good starting thread set so you have a bunch of colors
Gutermann Sew All Thread Collection Box - 26 Spools
denim thread!! super sturdy and color the match is perfect
Gutermann Mara 70 Poly-Wrapped Poly-Core Thread – Tex 40 (GTD P412) | Wawak Thread by Use: Top Stitch
Notions
there is no need to buy brand new buttons - look for them at yard sales, estate sales, and on ebay!
Vintage Button Lots on Ebay
ebay has such great lots of notions that you can get for super cheap!
Bias Tape Lots on Ebay
more great notions on ebay!
Ebay - Vintage Zipper Lot
Tools
If you make small straps or ties these are a must!
Dritz® Quick Turn Fabric Tube Turners, 3ct.
I use loop turners to tuck in serger threads!
Dritz Loop Turner
if you do any appliques or sew two pieces of fabric together, basting spray is WAY easier than using a bunch of pins
Spray N Bond Basting Adhesive Temporary Bond
Sewing Wishlist
So I have the computerized version of this sewing machine already, but eventually I would love to have this mechanical version as well to make it easier to travel with when I do pop-ups.
SINGER® HD4452 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
I have a magnetic wrist bracelet that picks up pins but I still drop them everywhere around my sewing area. I'd love one of these magnetic holders!
