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Sewing Essentials
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Everything I use for my small sewing business 🧵🪡
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Tools

 
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You WILL mess up and you WILL want a seam ripper. I recommend one with a bigger handle, it’s easier on your hands. Love the detail on this one!
Caspian Seam Ripper - Essential Crochet Tool
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A good variety pack for universal sewing!
Schmetz Universal Assorted Sewing Machine Needles - Size 7/10, 80/12, 90/14, 10 Count
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So much better than those little cheap ones that break easily!!
Dritz LED Retractable Needle Threader with Thread Cutter – Lighted with Finger Grips & Lanyard Hole for Fast Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Threading
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Love having a bunch of empty bobbins on hand. I recommend these metal ones, they work with all machines!
Singer Metal Bobbins - Set of 4, Class 15
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Get you some of these!! Makes making bias tape for edges, straps, etc. soooo easy!
Fabric Bias Tape Maker Tool for Sewing Quilting 4 Sizes 6/12/18/25mm
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Clips > pins EVERY DAY!! So much easier and you won’t get stabbed 😙
Sewing Clips, 100 Pcs with Plastic Box, Premium Multipurpose Sewing Accessories Sewing Clips Wonder Clips, Sewing Notions for Sewing Quilting Supplies Crafting Tools
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Great for even measurements and cutting!
Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18 X24 -
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Good starter pack for cutting!!
Fiskars 3-Piece Fabric Cutting Set: White Rotary Cutter, Gray Cutting Mat, and Acrylic Sewing Ruler
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GIANT 🍅 pin cushion. Plenty of room for all of my pins and needles!!
PeachDriftie Pink Tomato Pin Cushion – Large 5" - Pink Tomato Pin Cushion – Large 5"
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Materials

 
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Most reliable brand of thread I’ve found! I suggest getting a bunch of white—it goes with everything 😉
(6 pack) Coats & Clark All Purpose White Polyester Thread, 300 Yards
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I get all of my material secondhand! You can find a bunch of secondhand fabric stores on this site, or just go to your local thrift store! There are a TON of textiles in circulation—make something new out of something old!
Thrift Your Fabric
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For my serger!
Gütermann Toldi-Lock Overlocking Sewing Thread, Color: White
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Machines

 
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A NECESSITY for my small business. Changes the game for professional seams!
Babylock Vibrant
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My sewing machine! Not sold anymore, but I’d recommend trying to find an Elna secondhand if you can! Super reliable 🫶🫶
Elna 6003 Q Quilter's Dream Sewing Machine Review
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