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Sewing Must Haves
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items I learned how to sew when I was 12 years old and these are some of the things I can’t live without! I love making quilted bags, fabric letters banners for birthdays, and other kitschy items for friends & family.
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Where to Shop for Fabric & Notions
Essentials
My tried & true! This machine is perfect for all sorts of projects- I’ve made makeup bags, kindle sleeves, tote bags, zipper pouches, the list goes on and on! Great quality machine, easy to maintenance, overall a great option for a beginner or ho...
SINGER® Heavy Duty 4452 Sewing Machine
The best starter kit! Having a rotary cutter is a game changer, and you can’t have a rotary cutter without a cutting mat!
Rotary Cutter Set Lavender - 45mm Cutter & Mat
Replacement needles! You should be changing your sewing machine needles every 8-10 hours of sewing so I like to stock up and have plenty of back up needles for all of my different projects!
SINGER Universal Machine Needles, 20-Count
Pinking shears are great for keeping edges of fabric from fraying or unraveling, and they also double as a decorative cut for items you want to add a little something to. I use them a lot to cut out fabric letters for name banners!
Long Ying 9.2in Pinking Shears Soft Grip
You can never have too many clips! I used to be a in only gal until I got some of these in another kit, and these completely changed the game. Nowadays I almost only use clips, and this quantity was perfect to build my stash and I have plenty to use ...
Otylzto Sewing Clips 100 Pcs with Box
An iron is a must with sewing! It’s so important to prep your fabric by ironing, or pressing your seams as your working on a project. I have this mini one which is a great starter iron as they tend to be kinda pricy.
CHI Mini Steam Iron with Titanium Ceramic Soleplate, 1000W, XL Cord, Black
Ironing board goes hand in hand with the must have iron!
msezo Foldable Adjustable Ironing Board
I use this muslin to make my own iron on labels. Durable and has a bit of stiffness so it’s perfect for making my Labels for my small Etsy business.
HOTGODEN 100% Cotton Muslin Fabric 63in
I use this iron on heat transfer paper to make my custom logo labels for my items on my Etsy shop. Easy to use and make my labels look great!
TransOurDream Iron on Heat Transfer Paper 15 Sheets
Excellent batting material for quilting! I have repurchased this several times and I love it.
PLANTIONAL Natural Cotton Quilt Batting 71x79
These are great for quickly cutting your threads.
CZZXI 3PCS High-Carbon Steel Thread Snips
This is a must! You will need empty bobbins for all of your creation’s so you can pre-load multiple with your thread for your current projects.
Eoehro 25 Pcs Sa156 Class 15 Sewing Bobbins
Gütterman thread is one of the best! I love having these larger spools so I don’t have to repurchase as often- especially in neutral colors like white & cream.
Gutermann Natural Cotton Thread Solids 876yd, Egg White
You must have fabric scissors, and never use your fabric scissors on anything other than fabric. I love these purple scissors by Fiskars 💜
Fiskars Ultra Lilac Scissors, Stainless Steel
I have this shelf to organize all of my fabric! It’s a great size and it’s a smooth metal so nothing will snag or damage my fabrics.
JONAXEL Shelf unit - white 31 1/2x15x63 "
This is a great organizer for your thread spools, especially if you don’t have a designated work space. It can be easily stored or stacked with supplies & other materials.
46 Grids Double Sided Thread Organizer Box
Don’t forget to oil your machine on a regular basis! You don’t need much and this oil pen will last you a long time.
Precision Oil and Oiler 2-Pack
Compressed air is useful for cleaning your machine in those nooks & crannies that are hard to get to.
iDuster Disposable Compressed Air Duster 2PCS
Love these zippers for making toiletry bags & zip pouches! They’re metal so they are sturdy, durable, chic!
Antique Brass #5 12in Zippers Set of 5
These pens have been great so far- I love that it is a bite pen to be used in darker colored fabrics. It’s still easy to see and comes right off with heat & steam from the iron! It doesn’t leave a white cast and you can’t tell there was a pen mar...
Lange & König Heat Erasable Fabric Marking Pens - 4 Pens + 8 Refills
Where to Shop for Fabric & Notions
Excellent online retailer to shop for fabric! They have a large variety, and their prices are pretty good. I love that I can buy yardage, or I can find the cutest fat quarter bundles.
Stash Fabrics
A great retailer for fabrics—especially prints and unique designs—is Spoonflower. While they are on the pricier side, they frequently run 30% off sales, and the fabric quality is well worth the cost. I love that they offer such a wide variety of dist...
Spoonflower
I love shopping on WAWAK.com for notions, and other sewing supplies. They have excellent prices and shipping is usually very quick! They have a huge selection and everything I’ve ordered has been great quality.
WAWAK
This is a subscription box for quilting lovers! I have been subscribed for a few months now and I love the selection of fat quarters I have received, I love that it challenges me to try something different & I can usually learn something new. You...
Mrs Quilty
Small business located in Arkansas with an excellent premium selection of fabric! You can also shop online which is how I shop with them.
Dogwood Trail Quilt Co.
A great online shop to shop for fabric by the yard, or fat quarter bundles! A huge selection and all sorts of prints and patterns. They usually have a large sale section as well.
Little Stitch Shop
An excellent selection for online fabric shopping! Huge selection, fair pricing, quick shipping, friendly shop owners too!
Sew Lux Fabric