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Mend & Adjust: A Small Wardrobe Sewing Kit
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items Tools for small clothing repairs and measured adjustments. Choose only what suits your fabric and skill level. Target US links do not ship internationally. I may earn a commission from purchases through these links.
Sections
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Measure, Mark & Cut
Hand-Sewing & Repairs
Hems, Fasteners & Finishing
Measure, Mark & Cut
Start with careful measurements and removable marks before cutting or changing a garment. Test marking tools on a hidden scrap first.
Start with a flexible tape for checking sleeve, trouser and skirt lengths before changing anything. This pair also includes a seam ripper for undoing old stitching when an alteration needs a fresh start. The tape retracts with a button, keeping this ...
Fiskars Seam Ripper & 5-ft Tape Measure, 2-Pack
A useful guide for turning an even hem instead of guessing the fold all the way around. It covers straight hems from ¼ to 4 inches and curved hems from ¼ to 2½ inches, so it earns its place for both trousers and fuller skirts.
Dritz Ezy Hem Gauge
Mark the intended fold or adjustment before committing to a cut. This mechanical fabric pencil comes with pink, green and white ceramic leads for light and dark fabrics. The marks are removable with a damp cloth or the included eraser; test a hidden ...
Dritz Tailor's Marking Set
A dedicated pair makes sense when a repair calls for trimming fabric, ribbon or loose thread. These 8-inch scissors have stainless-steel blades and a bent handle that lets fabric stay flat on the table. This Ultra Lilac version is right-handed, so ch...
Fiskars 8-inch Fabric Scissors, Ultra Lilac
Use clips to hold a folded edge together when you would rather not put pins through the fabric. This large-size set handles layers up to 5/8 inch thick and includes a carrying case. It is particularly useful for materials where pin holes would be unw...
Prym Love Large Fabric Clips, 14pc
Hand-Sewing & Repairs
A small hand-sewing setup for loose seams and everyday repairs. Match needles and thread to the fabric, and practise on scraps before working on a favorite piece.
A small colour selection is handy for reattaching a button or closing a loose seam without buying a full-size spool every time. This pack has twelve 25-yard polyester spools plus three needles and a threader. It is standard hand-sewing thread, rather...
Fiskars Hand Sewing Thread, 12 Spools
Choose this if you want more needle options and a proper home for them. The tube contains sharps and yarn darners, holds them magnetically and fans them out when twisted. The cap closes everything away, which is helpful when your sewing supplies shar...
Prym Love Needle Twister with 19 Hand Needles
For holding repair pieces in place away from the edge, straight pins do a different job from fabric clips. This set pairs 100 glass-head pins with a magnetic cushion so they have somewhere to return between stitches. Remove the pins as you work and c...
Prym Love Magnetic Pin Cushion & 100 Glass-Head Pins
A little support underneath makes small holes easier to see while you mend them. This darning egg is shaped for socks, gloves and sweaters, and the handle unscrews when you prefer to work without it. Pair it with a suitable darning needle and mending...
Dritz Clothing Care Darning Egg
A useful option when a jacket or trouser zipper has a worn slider rather than damaged fabric. This kit contains assorted sliders and stops for clothing repairs. Check the zipper type and size against the included pieces first; it is not a universal f...
Dritz Clothing Zipper Repair Kit, 22ct
Hems, Fasteners & Finishing
Choose the fastening or finishing method for the job. Check garment care labels before applying heat, adhesive or a permanent alteration.
A way to refresh a cardigan or make replacement buttons using a fabric you choose. The kit includes eighteen ¾-inch buttons, both plain and shank backs, a template and assembly tools. Check the buttonhole size first, and use the shank backs when sewi...
Dritz 3/4-inch Craft Cover Button Kit, 18 Sets
These flat sew-on closures can help keep overlapping fabric edges together without adding a visible front button. They are a useful option for a cardigan or blouse where the fabric can support the stitching. Mark the placement while checking the fit,...
Dritz Sew-On Snaps, Black, 48ct
For a no-sew hem on a fabric that can take the required heat, this bonding web is activated with a steam iron. Choose the super-weight roll deliberately, rather than treating it as an all-fabric solution. Test a scrap first and follow both the produc...
Dritz Stitch Witchery Super Weight, White, 2in × 10yd
The glue option for a small patch, trim or fabric repair when stitching is not the approach you want. This fabric mender is described as machine washable and dryable once dry. Test the intended fabric first, apply sparingly with a craft stick or toot...
Dritz Liquid Stitch Fabric Mender, 1.69 fl oz
A finishing helper for pressing an adjusted hem or seam while still being able to see the fabric underneath. This 18-inch square sheet is designed to sit between the iron and garment. Use it on an ironing board or protected work surface; the garment’...
Dritz Non-Stick Pressing Sheet, 18 × 18in