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Tools for Me as I am Learning to Sew
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items I needed a hobby when both my kids moved out and went to college. Sewing allows me to keep my hands and mind occupied while making things to share with ny friends and family. It has become my favorite downtime hobby!
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I got this machine because I wanted something simple that can grow with my skill level. It doesn't have a bunch of settings and knows, but it will do so much, including quilting. It also has a built in needle threader. Super helpful!
Brother XR3774 Sewing and Quilting Machine 37 Stitches | 37 Built-in Stitches, Wide Table, 8 Included Sewing Feet
So helpful for measuring and cutting fabric!
Fiskars 18" x 24" Self Healing Cutting Mat for Quilting & Sewing, Gray | Double-Sided Sewing, Quilting & Craft Cutting Board, Grid with 30 45 60 Degree Bias Lines for Fabric, Paper & DIY Projects
I tried to start without purchasing this, thinking I could just use scissors. Big mistake! I quickly ordered this and it makes cutting so much quicker and my lines so much straighter!
Fiskars 45mm Stick Rotary Cutter for Fabric, Arts and Crafts & Sewing | Precision-Ground Steel Blade for Long-Lasting Sharpness, Cuts Multiple Layers of Fabric, Ambidextrous, Safe Slide-Lock
Wristlet and lanyards are super easy to make. I use my scraps to make them and have tons to give away. These help complete them.
40Pcs Key Fob Hardware Set, 1 Inch Keys Fob Hardware with Keyrings + 8 Inch Key Fobs Pliers, 4 Colors 25mm Keychain for Webbing Glass Craft Keys Lanyard Wristlet Making
These hold fabric in place while you are sewing and are so much easier to use than pins!
GMMA 40 Pcs Sewing Clips for Fabric Acrylic Multifunctional Quilting Clips，Quilting Supplies, Sewing Accessories and Supplies
Magnetized to sit on by your presser foot and really helps to keep your sewing lines straight
Magnetic Sewing Machine Sleeve Tool,Magnetic Seam Guide for Sewing Machine. | 3-in-1 Sleeve & Edge Positioning Tool with Built-In Seam Ripper and Ruler Scale for Cuffs,Plackets,Collars and Topstitching
These bundles are great for making patchwork or even bags and items where you want the colors to blend but not match exactly
HunnmingRe 20 Pcs 10''x10'' Blue Hydrangea Quilting Fabric Square | Dusty Blue Floral Precut Fabric Bundle, Gingham Plaid Stripes Sewing Materials, Blue Ribbon Fat Patchwork, for DIY Handcraft