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Beginner's Guide to Sewing

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This is a comlete beginners guide to sewing! You don't have to have expensive supplies to make flawless projects! Here are some things I bought when I first started sewing.
 
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This Brother sewing machine is super affordable! You don't need an expensive machine to make beautiful products. This is a great machine for a beginner sewist.
Brother LX3817- Beginner Sewing Machine, 17 Stiches
 
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If you're going to buy pins, why not make them cute?! I love these- 200 come in the pack and they are great!
Elisel 200pcs Multicolor Straight Quilting Pins
 
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I typically reach for these clips before pins. They're much easier to use and great for projects that have multiple layers that you don't want moving while you sew!
Otylzto Sewing Clips 100 Pcs with Box
 
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This magnetic seam guide will help you stay on track with your seam allowance when you have bulky material. I had the hardest time keeping my seams straight when I first started- this is a game changer.
2024 Upgraded Magnetic Seam Guide for Sewing Machine,Multi-Purpose Tool Polygonal Strong Magnetic Gauge,Polygonal Seam Guide Hemmer with Scale,Sewing Accessories Supplies Tool
 
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Tired of drawing a million lines when quilting? This quilting guide saves SO much time and you get perfectly straight lines every time.
Walking Foot Presser Foot– Precision Sewing Attachment W/Guide for Brother Sewing Machines Even Feeding Quilting and Sewing
 
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100pcs thread/spool huggers that help keep your thread nice and neat and not unravel!
Simthread 100pcs Thread Holder for Large Spools
 
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Rotary cutters are 1000000x better than scissors…just trust me! I get straighter edges in a lot less time using mine!
Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter for Fabric
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This self-healing sewing mat is great for beginners! I wouldn't start with anything too large until you get comfortable with the material, most of my projects are around this size.
anezus 12x18in Self Healing Sewing Mat
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A point turner is great for making your corners look sharp and pointed!
Prym Love Pink Point Turner
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This 40 count thread kit will last you forever and you'll have most colors you'll need for every project!
Brothread 40 Colors Polyester Embroidery Thread Kit 500M
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You'll be ironing EVERYTHING, so this small iron is ideal for your sewing space!
BEAUTURAL Mini Travel Steam Iron with Dual Voltage
 
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Fabric scissors…again, just trust me! Regular scissors are more time consuming. Hide these from the rest of your house and only use for your fabrics and thread 🤣
9 Inch Heavy Duty Fabric Tailor Scissors
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This seam ripper is probably my most used accessory….😅 This one is thicker and helps my hand not cramp when undoing my projects.
HAHIYO 5.3in Purple Rubber Seam Ripper Tool
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