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What you need to start sewing
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Tiffany Romero
My favorite sewing materials - of course nothing is necessary, but it does make it easier! These are all things I use to tailor or create clothing from scratch!
 
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easy to use, lots of features
Quantum Stylist™ 9960 Sewing Machine with Extension ...
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a surface to cut fabric
Self Healing Cutting Mat 18" x 24", Double Sided, 5-Ply Non Slip Rotary Cutting Mat for Sewing, Quilting, Scrapbooking & Craft
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makes it easy to accurately cut out patterns
Fiskars Classic Stick Rotary Cutter (45 mm): Titanium Craft Tool, Manual, 9" Length, 3.75" Width, White Handle
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Helps to keep the pattern on the fabric
Dritz 4pc Fashion Pattern Weights: Green Sewing & Quilting Tools for Dress, Skirt, Hem & Clothing Weights
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Always good to have extra needles, you have to replace the one in the machine more often than you think!
Sewing Machine Needles | All Types & Sizes
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Great option for when you don't want to deal with pins. Holds securely and doesn't prick you!
Fabric clips
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These pins are great for jobs that the clips can't handle
Loops & Threads™ Long Pearlized Pins, Color: Pink
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The magnetic pin cushion makes it so much easier to handle the loose pins. Easier to grab and no worries about them falling off
Magnetic Pin Cushion
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A good set of fabric scissors are an absolute must! They should be dedicated to your fabric to maintain the sharpness
Fiskars® Forged Scissors
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You need something to measure sizing, hems, lengths, etc
60" Retractable Tape Measure by Loops & Threads®
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