Useful sewing 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,...
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.
Great bundle. The long ruler is really helpful for creating even spacings along large piece of fabric.
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.
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!
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...
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.
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.
I love creating custom clothing label. Just stamp your label on a bias tape strip and sew it on your clothes. Easy!
I use this clapper all the time to create crisps seam/fold line after pressing!
Very helpful for pressing and molding darts, sleeve caps and curved seams!
My favorite water soluble fabric marker. Washes off the markings on fabric easily with water, even after ironing and steaming
Great for assembling sewing patterns.
Invisible zipper foot. One of my favorite sewing feet! Check compatibility with your sewing machine.
Gathering foot. One of my favorite sewing feet! Creates beautiful and even ruffles. Check compatibility with your sewing machines.
Great for sewing delicate fabric!
Great for sewing knit fabric!
This is a life saver if you have to hand sew quite a bit.
Bias tape maker (comes in different sizes). Sewing bias tapes using self fabric makes your garment look professional.
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!)
Very cheap invisible zippers (60 pieces, 20 colors).
This really speeds up the process of attaching button loops instead of making your own. They're already evenly spaced out too!
I use this to hang my pattern pieces and cutting mats. Super useful and space saving.
Very helpful when you want to create a long straight line and evenly spaced lines.
I use these a lot when pattern drafting.
The very sharp narrow tip is very useful for snipping away threads close to the seam line, and trimming tight corners.
I've had mine for years (since 2014 I believe) and they are sturdy and durable!
The wide area is great for cutting large pieces of fabric!
Compatible with my Husqvarna Emerald 116 and Brother CE1125PRW sewing machines.
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.
Use the loop turner to create thin spaghetti straps and bodkin to thread elastics through.
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.
Great for hanging your memades and they're nonslip!
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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).
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.
Sharp and ergonomic fabric scissor that is not heavy to hold. The bent angle makes the fabric stays flat while cutting!
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...
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 ...
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).
I think this will make marking even hem on skirts faster! They're cheaper than I thought. This is on my wish list.
I used this to sew my own bra foam cups.
Easy to sew into place directly on the sewing machine! I use this to make corseted top.
Lightweight cotton iron on fusible interfacing to make your lightweight fabric a bit stiffer.
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.