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Sewing Room Sanity
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From must haves to nice to haves, here are my favorite sewing-related things that keep me sane. I even added a list of well-researched items that I plan to purchase soon.
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Must have

Essentials you need to have when sewing.
 
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Dissolves with water - I use this for basting and even making quick mockups on final fabric during fitting. Life changer.
Water Soluble Thread
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There's a bigger "pro" version too but I like this one for compactability. Customer aftersales for Oliso is great too.
Mini Iron
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Most reliable than other brands.
Triangle Tailors Chalk (White)
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Yes, you need this.
Dritz 562 Wool Tailor's Ham, Brown, 1 Count
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I hoard these. They're great for basting tricky fabrics or sometimes when you dont want to deal pins or stitches. Comes off in the wash. Leaves no residue.
Aleene’s No-Sew Temporary Fabric Glue Sticks 2 Pack
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This is a great brand for rulers but you can go for a cheaper one. Make sure its transparent - useful for grading. Markings get scratched off eventually though
Pattern Grading Ruler 60cm
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Iron right on your cutting table, I even put it under my machine for stability and to quickly press seams without having to stand up
ALUMINUM COVERED IRON MAT
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Made this for my e-ink and love how it makes recording measurements feel more professional
Sewing Measurement Slip Template: Figure Illustration, PDF & Canva (Digital Download)
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Basically the sewing Bible.
Singer Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised
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Nice to have

Get these if you can.
 
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Straightforward, reliable amd affordable- good for all skill levels.
FS60X Extra Tough Computerised Home Sewing Machine
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My fave way to mark fabrics. Surprisingly lasts long. Be careful though, it disappears with ironing but sometimes can cast a residue.
Chako Ace Disappearing Marking Pen
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More versatile than you think
Tailors Pressing Tool - Multiuse Ironing Board, Sewing Curve Board
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This is a versatile trolley; a sewing machine fits on top layer. I like sleeker it looks from the much smaller Raskog.
NISSAFORS utility cart, light green, 50.5x30x83 cm (197/8x113/4x325/8
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Perfect sewing kits - metal body allows you to use magnets to keep pins in one place.
Toyo - Steel Stackable Storage Box T-190
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Had mine for more than 5 years now, its easy to use and very customizable.
Fabulous Fit: Home of the Pinnable Dress Form and Padding System
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Want to have

These will be great additions.
 
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Isn't it pretty?
Tailor’s Bust Pressing Board, sewing accessory, tailors ham, tailors tools
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Ive always wanted this
Simplicity Bias Tape Maker
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Great for casting patterns onto the cutting table
Short Throw/Ultra-short Throw | Projectors
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