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Useful sewing items
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items Here are my favorite sewing items that I own and use often.
I was surprised how often I use this when sewing and pattern drafting! Vacuums away threads and eraser marks well. The longer thread will not get sucked in, but it will get rid of the pesky tiny threads! The one that I use is not available right now,...
IGOKOTI Mini Desktop USB Charging Vacuum Cleaner
I love adding custom tags on my memades! You can customize it with removable letters/symbols and non-toxic ink. The ink is still there after several washes.
Miseyo DIY Self Inking Stamp, Customized Text
Great bundle. The long ruler is really helpful for creating even spacings along large piece of fabric.
Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter Set - Gray
This is super useful when you want to create an even hem. You can use the guides on the ruler to measure, and iron/press with the fabric.
Amazon: Clover Hot Hemmer - Tools & Home Improvement
One of my favorite sewing tools! It creates neat and precise hem quickly! Great to use if you have to hem long pieces of fabric. I use it on my Husqvarna Emerald 116 machines. Make sure this is compatible with your machine!
DREAMSTITCH Snap On 5mm Narrow Hem Presser Foot
I just purchased a rotary ruler in Japan! It's unique and useful for measuring sleeves, necklines, and other curved edges. Roll it on where the actual stitching will be and measure, starting from the 0 mark on the ruler and stopping where the stitchi...
Curve Runner 12 inch Sewing Measuring Wheel, sewing pattern tool, beginner sewing, sewing notion, , pattern alterations, tracing patterns
Great for tracing pattern onto another paper without damaging surfaces (blunt wheel)! I love the double wheel feature that's adjustable for marking different seam allowances.
Clover 4031BK-B 487/W Double Tracing Wheel
I love this tool! You can thread your elastic with this and also insert this inside a fabric tube to help press seam open. It comes in different sizes for different size channels/fabric tubes.
Clover Loop Pressing Bars
I love creating custom clothing label. Just stamp your label on a bias tape strip and sew it on your clothes. Easy!
1/2" Double-fold Bias Tape White Poly Cotton
I use this clapper all the time to create crisps seam/fold line after pressing!
Plutreas Hardwood Tailors Clapper Sewing Tool
Very helpful for pressing and molding darts, sleeve caps and curved seams!
Dritz 562 Wool Tailor's Ham, Brown, 1 Count
My favorite water soluble fabric marker. Washes off the markings on fabric easily with water, even after ironing and steaming
WRIGHTS Water Soluble Marking Pen, Blue
Great for assembling sewing patterns.
Scotch Masking Tape, 0.70 in x 54.6 yd, 1 Roll
Invisible zipper foot. One of my favorite sewing feet! Check compatibility with your sewing machine.
ZIGZAGSTORM Snap On Clear Invisible Zipper Foot
Gathering foot. One of my favorite sewing feet! Creates beautiful and even ruffles. Check compatibility with your sewing machines.
DREAMSTITCH Snap On Gathering Foot for Husqvarna
Great for sewing delicate fabric!
Microtex Sharp Machine Needles-Size 10/70 5/Pkg
Great for sewing knit fabric!
Ball Point Sewing Needles by Organ, Size 75/11
This is a life saver if you have to hand sew quite a bit.
Clover Natural Fit Leather Thimble Small, Lt. Brown
Bias tape maker (comes in different sizes). Sewing bias tapes using self fabric makes your garment look professional.
YICBOR Fabric Bias Tape Maker Tool Set of 5
Holds seams, hems and zipper together. Can be sewn through. Very helpful when sewing with knits (stick tape, loosen sewing machine tension, and sew away = no more wavy fabric!)
Dritz Wash Away Wonder Tape, 1/4" x 10 Yards
Very cheap invisible zippers (60 pieces, 20 colors).
YAKA 60pcs Nylon Invisible Zippers 16 inch 20 Color
This really speeds up the process of attaching button loops instead of making your own. They're already evenly spaced out too!
25 Yd Elastic Button Loop Trim, 15mm (White)
I use this to hang my pattern pieces and cutting mats. Super useful and space saving.
3 Pack 6 Tier Pants Hangers with Clips
Very helpful when you want to create a long straight line and evenly spaced lines.
Fiskars 6x24 Acrylic Sewing & Quilting Ruler
I use these a lot when pattern drafting.
HLZC Clear Metric Sewing Ruler Set, French Curve
The very sharp narrow tip is very useful for snipping away threads close to the seam line, and trimming tight corners.
Gingher Epaulette Embroidery Scissors 3.5"
I've had mine for years (since 2014 I believe) and they are sturdy and durable!
Gingher Pinking Shears Scissors | JOANN
The wide area is great for cutting large pieces of fabric!
Fiskars Self Healing Cutting Mat 24x36 - Gray
Compatible with my Husqvarna Emerald 116 and Brother CE1125PRW sewing machines.
Cutex 10 Bobbins for Husqvarna Viking Emerald
I drop my sewing pins on the floor so often I'm scared I'll step on them. I can just hold this pin magnet over my sewing areas and it'll pick up those stray pieces.
HARFINGTON 2pcs Magnetic Pin Cushion Holder
Use the loop turner to create thin spaghetti straps and bodkin to thread elastics through.
AXLIZER 2pcs Stainless Steel Sewing Loop Kit
Super fun to have if you love designing your own clothes and take notes of design features, etc. The figures are pre-drawn so you can just sketch your design over it.
Essentials Fashion Sketchbook: 366 Figure Templates
Great for hanging your memades and they're nonslip!
Zober Velvet Hangers 50 Pack - Heavy Duty
I love how sturdy this table is! The height is adjustable too. I've combined this table with the 52 inch table to make a really long workspace in my sewing room.
62 in. W x 24 in. D Adjustable Height Solid Wood Top Workbench Table in Black
I love how sturdy this workbench is. The height is adjustable too. I've combined this with the 62 in to make a really long workspace in my sewing room.
52 in. W x 24 in. D Adjustable Height Solid Wood Top Workbench Table in Black
The foldable sewing table is a space saving solution in my small sewing room! The one that I have is no longer available, but this is a good alternative! The table also has wheels, and sometimes I'd move the table to the living room so I can be with ...
Vividwood Folding Sewing Table, White
Keep your stitchings secure and prevent unraveling with this handy adhesive! Simply apply a small dot and it will dry clear within a minute. Be sure to test on a fabric scrap first. Useful for buttons, clothing, embroidery, and hems. Potentially usef...
Dritz Fray Check Liquid Seam Sealant - 2 Bottles
A permanent fabric adhesive for a quick, no-sew solution to my sewing projects. Test it on your fabric scrap piece first as it may slightly darken some fabric and add stiffness (but still pliable).
iCraft Fabric Fuse Liquid Adhesive 2.1 FL OZ
I recently got this and it's perfect for pressing out seams flat quickly right next to my sewing machine. Saves me time from turning on the iron to only press small seams. I use it on cotton, flannel, canvas, etc.
CLOVER Roll & Press, 1 Pack, Light Blue
Sharp and ergonomic fabric scissor that is not heavy to hold. The bent angle makes the fabric stays flat while cutting!
Fiskars RazorEdge Fabric Shears, 8 Inch, Orange
Great for shirring! The black thread goes well with darker colored fabric. Some people wind the elastic thread without stretching it, but I find that mine works best when I fully stretched the elastic. Make sure you try different ways to figure out w...
Elastic Thread 30yd-Black (Pack of 2)
Great for shirring! The white thread goes well with lighter colored fabric. Some people wind the elastic thread without stretching it, but I find that mine works best when I fully stretched the elastic. Make sure you try different ways to figure out ...
Dritz 30 Yards Elastic Sewing Thread White
These pins are long, thin and sharp (0.6 mm in diameter) and they go through delicate and regular fabrics easily. You can iron over them as the pin heads are heat-resistant (made of iron proof glass).
Clover Quilting Pins Fine
I think this will make marking even hem on skirts faster! They're cheaper than I thought. This is on my wish list.
Prym Plastic Skirt Marker, 80 cm, Gray
I used this to sew my own bra foam cups.
Pellon Flex-Foam Sew-in Stabilizer, 20" x 60"
Easy to sew into place directly on the sewing machine! I use this to make corseted top.
50 yds White 1/4" Rigilene Poly Boning
Lightweight cotton iron on fusible interfacing to make your lightweight fabric a bit stiffer.
PLANTIONAL Woven Cotton Iron-On Fusible Interfacing
The narrow hem foot is one my favorite sewing tools! It creates neat and precise hem quickly! This fits other sewing machines but double check the compatibility first.
Narrow Rolled Hem Presser Foot Set 3mm, 4mm, 6mm