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items all the gadgets, fabrics, & more that help me pretend I’m a fashion designer 🛍️🛍️
the first thing you need is a great machine!! mine is a vintage machine that’s older than the hills, but if I were buying a new one, I’d choose this model. it comes with bobbins, needles, a seam ripper, and other essential tools! plus, the pink is so...
Janome Beginner Sewing Machine - QVC.com
for sewists who work more frequently or want something more professional, this is the one. again, my Singer machine is absurdly old, but this newer model looks quite similar to it! Singer is one of the biggest names in sewing for a reason. and we LOV...
SINGER® Heavy Duty 4452 Rosewater Pink Sewing Machine
use these on swimwear, athletic wear, or other spandex/nylon projects! I learned the hard way that my standard needles wouldn’t work on swim fabric, but you can get out in front of that problem & start making bikinis like a pro 👙👙
Stretch Sewing Machine Needles
running out of thread during a project is ~sew annoying~ so I like to keep lots of different colors on hand!
Coats® Dual Duty XP® All Purpose Thread Set
my mom always used sewing baskets while I was growing up, and I was lucky enough to steal hers! this one is quite similar to the one I have, and it includes lots of the same items, such as pins, a pincushion, and a tape measure
Dritz Large Sewing Basket Kit Pink and Orange
kitchen scissors are great for… well, the kitchen – cut your fabric with these instead. they give you cleaner lines than the scissors in your knife block!
Fiskars® RazorEdge™ Fabric Shears
you can also slice through fabric with this rotary cutter; I have one but haven't quite gotten the hang of it – however, I know that some sewists swear by theirs!
Fiskars® 45mm Ultra Lilac Loop Rotary Cutter
toile is my forever favorite print, and this one comes in pink! since it's a stretch jersey, I'd use it for a tank top, a casual dress, or something else cozy and cute
1 Yard Stretch Poplin Toile Print Fabric, 57/58
when you're making swimwear, one yard can go further than you might expect! this fabric has a subtle shine and a mermaid color that will have you flipping your fins
Stretch Satin Look Recycled Nylon Spandex Fabric
pinning your fabric can seem like a small or unimportant step, but it makes a huuuuge difference! this pin cushion is so cute and prevents pokes at your work station
Prym Love Watermelon Pin Cushion & Pattern Weight: Red Sewing Needle & Pin Holder, Polyester, 5.5" Length