All my sewing recommendations, from materials I use to fabrics I am loving, tools and equipment recs and more. I’ve been sewing for years, and have also received all the advice and sewing expertise from my mom, so I’ll share her wisdom as well! If yo...
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Sewing Tools
Great price for cotton batting. I use it for quilting!
PLANTIONAL Natural Cotton Batting 47x59
Multi-colored water soluble pens. I love having multiple colors that contrast with all my different color fabrics
Jauisus 12Pcs Disappearing Ink Fabric Pens
If you’re looking for a great snap button kit, this it it!
Alritz 15mm Leather Snap Button Kits, 90 Sets
Life-changing. I can easily gather all my sewing pins and then have them in one place.
Magnetic Rose Red Wrist Pincushion & 100 Pins
A must have in my opinion. I cut out a lot of fabric with a mat and a rotary cutter. Fiskars is a great brand but I will also link the pink one I have that’s functional and cute!
Fiskars Cutting Mat - 12" x 18"
Also a necessity in my opinion. I use both fabric scissors and a rotary cutter but for super straight lines and cutting fabric this is my favorite tool.
Fiskars Ultra Lilac Loop Rotary Cutter
You don’t need a fancy seam ripper but you do need a seam ripper. I probably use one more than my sewing machine. The fancier ones are really just for added comfort.
Deluxe Seam Ripper
This is a need to go with the cutting mat. I use this every time I sew to measure and to line up my fabric. I cut along this ruler also to ensure straight lines.
Fiskars Sewing Ruler - 6" x 24"
I “organize” my thread in a large jar but for 1.99 I really should just buy a thread organizer like this one.
Thread Box
A great starter pack! The thread snipper is something I WISH I would have got a long time ago. This is a great piece.
Basic Sewing Tools
You really only need one pack of pins and one or two packs of clips. Use and reuse! And get a pin cushion or a magnetic pin holder (my fav!)
White Long Pearlized Pins
Get a good pair of fabric scissors. Fiskars is great for starting out. Do not use them for anything but cutting fabric because it will dull them quickly.
Fiskars Ultra Lilac Scissors
If this is in the budget these are the holy grail fabric scissors and the best on the market. My fiancé uses these in his line of work too. They’re an industry standard.
A good precision scissor. I don’t use these as much as my thread snipper but they’re great to have on hand.
Gingher 4" Embroidery Scissors, Chrome
I use clips more than pins honestly. Get yourself a bunch!
Incraftables Assorted Sewing Clips - Pack of 100
Loop turners are tricky but necessary for turning straps inside out. Look up a YouTube video for how to use! They’re easy once you get the hang of them.
10pcs Quick Turn Fabric Sewing Tools Set
Not a necessity by any means but I have these and they are helpful for keeping your fabric at the same seam allowance while sewing. Not foolproof but helpful.
3PCS Magnetic Seam Guide for Sewing Machine
If you want to do any kind of smocking or shirring you need this as your bobbin thread. It’s tricky to learn but watch a few YouTube videos and practice and then it’s super easy!
You are gonna break a few needles. Just get some extra. Also with different materials you need different types of needles.
Universal Sewing Needles - Size 10, 12 & 14
A good starter pack for a rotary cutter and mat. Love the color options! I think I have one super similar to this if not this one (I ordered a pack to make it easy!)
Headley Tools 45mm Rotary Cutter Set, Pink
Fabric Finds
Beautiful and unique ribbon!
Jumbo Gingham Padded Heart Ribbon
Jumbo ric-rac. Perfect for crafting or sewing! Good amount of it too.
GORGECRAFT 10 Yard 1.58 Inch White Rick Rack
I couldn't believe the price for this gorgeous fabric! Thinner material but beautiful print.
AVKA Studio Pink Floral Hand Block Print Fabric 3 Yards
Another beautiful colorway of this amazing Amazon fabric find.
AVKA Studio Hand Block Print Fabric 3 Yd
The lobsters! The pink and red. At 6.50 a yard, this is a great find.
One of my favorite cotton fabric pattern finds yet.
A happy life Flowers and Hearts fabric, Pink, orange, green and blue fabric, Art gallery fabric 100% Premium-OEKO-TEX quilting cotton.
Gorgeous pink and green fabric. Would be perfect for a dress!
Clover Grove from Fusion Rainforest collection Art gallery fabric 100% Premium-OEKO-TEX quilting cotton.
Gorgeous cotton bird block print fabric! I have this and it is see-through so be warned but would be perfect for napkins, sarong, top or dress that will be lined.
Trade Star Cotton Bird Print Fabric 3 Yards
Patterns
Great short and pant pattern!
Atelier Brunette Le Pantalon Short
A lovely set and adorable pattern.
McCall's M8563A Misses' Lounge Tops & Pants
Helpful Websites
Websites I love for fabric shopping, pattern shopping and more!
Love this website for deadstock finds, linen and cotton and lining fabrics at a great price.
Fabric Wholesale Direct
Wawak is the best place to find affordable sewing supplies. My favorite thing to buy there is the zippers!
WAWAK
Beautiful fabrics available from this store! Great online fabric shopping option.
Blackbird Fabrics
Their LINE IS NEXT LEVEL. They come out with beautiful bright colors, high quality fabrics and also have cute patterns.
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club
I LOVE mood sewing patterns. The best part is they are all free. Most require a bit of sewing experience to figure out.
