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Sew Happy to Be Here

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I am a clip girly, much easier to use than pins — hate getting poked! Great for bulky projects too
Fabric Clips
 
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Gotta have a good cutting ruler; non slip is best for your mental health 🥴
Quilting Rulers
 
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Rotary cutters are a must. I love this one because it’s great for left or right handed hobbyists and super easy to change the blade!
OLFA Quick-Change Rotary Cutter 45mm-Aqua
 
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Replacement blades are a must!
OLFA Rotary Blade 45mm 2/Pkg
 
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Cutting mats are a must have — the bigger the better, I promise!
Fiskars® Folding Cutting Mat, 24" x 36"
 
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These are the pair I have, great middle of the line scissors. Remember, your fabric scissors are for FABRIC ONLY.
Westcott® Carbo Titanium Bent Scissors
 
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Wasn’t able to find my exact machines, but here are a few that I’ve been interested in!
SINGER® HD4452 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
 
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I wasn’t able to find my exact machines, but here are a few that I’ve been interested in
Brother CS7205 Sewing Machine
 
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Here’s my dream machine that would still be in my budget 😍🖤
Janome HD5000BE Black Edition Heavy Duty Mechanical ...
 
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I wasn’t able to find the one I use, but this one is on my wish list! You don’t need to spend an arm and a leg on an iron!!
SINGER® SteamCraft Pink Iron
 
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Yes yes yes!
oliso MultiMat™ Pressing Pad
 
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Seam ripper… a MUST! 🙈
Seam Ripper & Tape Measure Set
 
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My pattern weights
2" DIY Resin Décor Skulls, 12ct. by Make Market®

Consumables

 
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I use this for anything that heat will be applied to: bowl cozies, hot pads, oven mitts etc. I’ve also used this in a tote as well so super versatile!
Warm Company Warm & Natural Cotton Batting-Full Size ...
 
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Interfacing is a must when you need to add some structure to your fabric for projects such as: lanyards, pouches, bags etc.
Fairfield™ Structure Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing ...
 
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I was so afraid of zippers, now I use them all the time! I prefer the zipper by the yard — so convenient!
Make-A-Zipper
 
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This is by far the best thread I’ve used, can be a little spendy, but totally worth it! I primarily use black, white/off white, and gray for everything
Gütermann Natural Cotton Thread
 
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If I’m looking to save on cost, this is my go to thread. I primarily use black, white/off white, and gray for all of my projects.
Coats & Clark™ Machine Quilting Thread, 1200yd.
 
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This is great if you just want a little bit of multiple colors!
Gutermann Cotton Thread Collection Box - 26 Spools
 
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I prefer the metal bobbins 🙈
Loops & Threads™ Box of Bobbins
 
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LOVE these for lanyards!
Dritz® Silver 1" Key Fob Hardware, 12ct.
 
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Needles are a MUST! Get a variety pack so you’re always prepared!
Sewing Machine Needles, 50 PCS Universal ...
 
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PLEASE OIL YOUR MACHINE!
SINGER® All Purpose Machine Oil
 
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Great closures! So much easier than the sew ons
Gold Magnetic Purse Snap by Loops & Threads
 
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Great for bag making of any kind!
Loops & Threads™ Metal D-Rings, 3/4
 
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Love these for zipper pouches!
Dritz® Swivel Hooks & D-Rings, 12 Sets
 
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Bit the builder and finally picked up one of these bad boys. Needless to say, I’ll be good for a bit. Comes out to $8 ish /yd
Pellon® 90" x 20yd. Natural Cotton Batting with Scrim
 
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I’m obsessed with this stuff. It makes your small quilted items such and bags and pouches look so much more professional
Pellon® Flex-Foam™ Fusible Stabilizer, 20" x 60"