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Sewing Essentials
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By
Karen Applegate
A collection of sewing essentials for fashion designers, sewers, hobbyists and craft enthusiasts.
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As a daily seamstress, these are the tools I would recommend to anyone looking to learn or advance their sewing skills.
Cut through several layers of fabric quickly and without hand cramping!
JOAVANI Cordless Electric Scissors (2pc Battery)
Did you know that these pens can be used to mark fabric and erased easily with a hot iron?
Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Gel Pen, 3-Pack
Easy mark fabric with these smooth tailor chalks in multiple colors.
Lohas Select Professional Tailors Fabric Chalk
Best fabric scissors! Sharp and durable!
10in Heavy Duty Fabric Shears for Tailoring
With the extended length, these make pinning effortless
Urmspst 600PCS Sewing Pins with Colored Heads
A high contrast tape measure makes for accurate and quick length readings.
Tape Measure Body, 120 Inch Soft Fabric (2 Pack)
Stay organized with this thread holder
SAND MINE 2 Pack 48-Spool Thread Rack, Wall-Mounted
Extra wide width muslin fabric for draping, drafting, and testing my patterns
Sew Essentials Muslin Fabric 119'' | JOANN
Perfect for beginners! Adjust to fit you!
SINGER Small Medium Adjustable Dress Form Red | JOANN
Measure twice, cut once!
Rotary Cutter Set pink - Quilting Kit incl. 45mm
Never drop pins again. The magnetic pincushion helps secure pins off the floor and at easy reach during your sewing projects.
Coitak Magnetic Pin Holder Wrist Band, Pincushion
If you are looking to learn pattern drafting, this book is an easy-to-comprehend option!
Patternmaking for Fashion Design
I hate to admit, mistakes do happen! Make sure you can undo and correct them!
2PCS Seam Rippers, Sharp Sewing Thread Remover
Make repeatable and experimental patterns with gridded pattern paper.
Dotted Pattern Paper for Sewing, 45x10 Yards
