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Sewing Essentials ✅
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items I’ve been sewing for as long as I can remember, starting with my very first project—a pillowcase—taught by my grandma. Sewing is my passion, and I love sharing what actually works. Here you’ll find my favorite sewing supplies, beginner-friendly sewin...
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Sewing Supplies
Sewing Machine
Sewing Table
Fabric
My Sewing Tutorials and Reels
Sewing Supplies
These scissors are a MUST!! Cuts fabric like butter and is super precise.
Gingher 8" Dressmaker's Fabric Scissors
Disappearing Ink Pen for fabric that fades within 24 hours. Perfect for marking cut lines with no permanent marks.
Dritz Dual Purpose Disappearing Ink Pen, Blue & Purple
This cutting mat is a great size since I have limited space at home. I do not have a craft/sewing room, so this cutting mat is perfect to store away when it is not in use. The quality of the cutting mat is high quality and is durable. I appreciate al...
Fiskars Self Healing Cutting Mat 18x24
These snips are the BEST! Cuts thread quickly and is easy to hold. ✂️
Fiskars Gingher 4-Inch Featherweight Thread Snip
Free Motion sewing foot is easy to install and super easy to use. This sewing foot really makes you feel like there is no limit to the direction of your sewing stitches. I use it for my Brother XR9550. This sewing foot is universal to most sewing mac...
Large Metal Free Motion Quilting Darning Foot
Always need more bobbins. High quality and easy to fill with thread
Brother Sewing & Embroidery Bobbins 10-Pack
Using big serger spools just got easier! This thread spool holder fits neatly behind my sewing machine and feeds the thread smoothly—even when the spool won’t fit on the machine.
Embroidex Adjustable Single Thread Spool Holder
Sewing Clips are super helpful if you want to hold seam allowance in place while sewing.
50 Pcs Premium Plastic Sewing Clips, Assorted Colors
Fantastic scissors for cutting appliqué to get clean close/sharp cut
Small 4.5 Inch Embroidery Scissors Set of 2
Rectangle Sewing Ruler for easy measuring and cutting with a rotary cutter
Omnigrid 6x12 Rectangle Quilting Ruler
Omnigrid Ruler is an awesome tool to use while sewing. This ruler makes measuring and the use of a rotary cutter easy.
Omnigrid Ruler, 2-1/2 x 8-Inch, Clear
Sewing Machine
I love this sewing machine. It is simple to use and has great quality stitches. Awesome sewing machine for a beginner to intermediate.
Brother Computerized Sewing Machine, 165 Stitches, LCD, Wide Table, 8 Feet
Classic sewing serger to finish seams from fraying
Brother 1034D Heavy-Duty Serger Overlock
Classic Industrial Sewing Machine - it can sew thick heavy duty fabric. Straight stitch only
Juki DDL-8700 Lockstitch Industrial Sewing Machine with Ergonomic Chair
Sewing Table
I love the quality of this foldable sewing table! It looks like regular furniture! I’m able to keep my sewing machine in my living room and not feel like my sewing machine is taking over the communal space. Once I am done sewing, I place my machine b...
Sauder Sewing/Craft Cart Pantry Cabinet Oak
I love this sewing table! My Brother sewing machine fits perfectly inside with lots of storage, and also organized space for my thread and sewing kit.
Sauder Sewing Cart & Craft Table, Soft White
Fabric
Cotton Duck Fabric heavy weight fabric is great for tote bags. High quality and easy to sew. 10oz fabric is thick and durable.
Sedona Designz 60" Cotton Duck Canvas 10oz
Cotton Duck Fabric 10oz heavy duty great for tote bags. I used this fabric to embellish my Trader Joe’s Tote bag.
Cotton Canvas Fabric 60x40in, 10oz, Green
My Sewing Tutorials and Reels
Grab a regular-size Trader Joe's tote bag and let's turn it into an adorable, high-quality apron—no fancy supplies needed! This easy sewing tutorial uses just one tote and thread and can be finished in about an hour or two.
I'll walk you through th...
DIY Trader Joe’s Tote → Apron | Easy & Fun Sewing Tutorial 🎉
Scrunchie time! So easy to make, my dog can do it 🐶
Let’s Make a Scrunchie!
Upcycle your old jeans — make a JALLET!
Yeah, a wallet made out of jeans. I even used the labels and tags and original hem to create the brand new denim vibes. It's cute and funny! New way to keep your 💴
Who's making a JALLET next?
Upcycle your old jeans — make a JALLET! Yeah, a wallet made out of jeans. I even used the labels and tags and original hem to create the brand new denim vibes. It’s cute and funny! New way to keep your 💸 Who’s making a JALLET next? #levis #upcycle #upcycledfashion #jallet #diy@Levi’s @paperheartprint
I gave this Trader Joe's Halloween mini tote a glow up!– check it out! I added a crossbody strap, stitched pumpkin lines, and hot-glued a felt face. Then, 3D-printed a bow and sewed lining and pockets. I'm obsessed with how it turned out!
Turning my Trader Joe’s mini tote into a jack-o’-lantern cross body
Crossbody strap, painted details + all the pockets you need! I love making projects where I combine different hobbies- sewing and painting!
POV: You turn your grocery tote into your new favorite bag 👜✨