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Beginner Sewing Essentials
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items Learning to sew helps improve focus, confidence, and independence. Before you begin learning you will need a few basic supplies to work with. Here are a few of the basics I have to teach my children how to sew.
Whether you are an experienced sewer or are wanting to learn this book is an amazing guide through the beginning steps of sewing. This book focuses on sewing by hand but there are a few machine projects. There are simple lesson to get you comfortable...
Sewing School by Amie Plumley Paperback
Felt sheets are used in several of the sewing projects in Sewing School. I recommend getting a variety pack of larger sheets such as these so you have color options. Save your larger scraps in a ziploc for future projects.
8x12in Felt Sheets 40pcs Assorted Colors
You will need a dedicated pair of scissors for cutting fabric. I love my fiskars but there are lots of options on the market. Just remember to keep them separate from other crafting supplies and only use for fabric.
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Fiskars 8" Orange-Handled Stainless Steel Scissors
Young or old can benefit from a needle threader to save on so much frustration while you are learning so much.
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TOOVREN Needle Threaders for Sewing, 5 Colors
These needles are great for beginners or anyone hand sewing. The eye (hold for thread) is not too big or too small. Comes with six so you can leave one threaded with a different color if you have a multi-colored thread project in progress.
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Chenille Hand Needles-Size 22 6/Pkg
I love the colorful pins that are easier to see in fabric or if you drop one on the floor. Pins are incredibly useful for holding fabric together while you sew.
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600 PCS 1.6in Pearlized Ball Head Sewing Pins
Fat quarters are a great size for many beginner projects and this cotton fabric is a great material to keep on hand. These pieces are 18x20inches.
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Craftido 25 Options 100% Cotton Quilting Bundle
If you are like me and don’t have an ironing board this mat is great for ironing and pressing your fabric on.
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ZOMONETI 24x18 Wool Pressing Mat Felted
A place to store all your sewing tools and notions is helpful and can keep your fabric scissors safe.
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Citylife 17 QT Clear Plastic Storage Box with Tray
Measuring material is so much easier with the right tools.
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iBayam 2 Pack 60-Inch Tape Measure Set
I originally bought my Cricut mini press for small vinyl application but now it is my favorite hot tool for my children to use. It’s small, lightweight, and easy for them to handle. The heat settings are clear and easy for them to understand. It work...
Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press Raspberry
I bought these buttons to guarantee my kids had matching buttons for projects and wouldn’t get frustrated at a sea of unique buttons. If you are following the Sewing School projects you will want to have a small collection of buttons on hand.
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300 Pack Colorful Resin Round Sewing Buttons
These fabric squares are larger (20x20inches) and fleece. I have a set of these in our fabric stash so we have lots of colors available for different projects.
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12PCS Solid Color Knitted Polar Fleece 20x20
Elastic is a basic sewing supply. Having a small stash on hand makes it easier to start and finish projects without a trip to the store.
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Elastic Band 1/8 Inch x 12 Yard White
Muslim cotton is another material used in several projects throughout Sewing School and can be handy to keep in your fabric stash.
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PEASUG 100% Cotton Muslin Fabric 63x2yd
Tracing patterns or making button hole marks is easier with sewing chalk - designed to be a temporary mark to assist with your sewing.
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CampTek 8 PCS Triangle Tailor's Chalk, Assorted Colors
You can’t sew without thread! This set comes with a variety of colors to make it easier to match your fabric.
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12 Color Sewing Thread Kit with Needle & Threader