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My Favorite Sewing Supplies
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items I enjoy sewing, and these are some of the items I use that work quite well for my purposes. I sew clothing mainly.
Sharp and great for cutting thick fabric. They’re not too heavy and great quality!
Gingher® Knife-Edge Dressmaker Shears - Michaels
Great when cutting large pieces of fabric. The grid lines are very convenient to get even edges. This is definitely a staple for sewing!
Fiskars 24" x 36" Self-Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat, Gray and White
I love that the seam rippers come in two sizes, and they are sharp. The thread snippers are sharp as well and very convenient for trimming threads while sewing. The bag they come in is great for keeping these tools handy!
Seam Ripper and Thread Remover Kit, 4 pcs
These sewing clips are great to have for projects where pinning can ruin the fabric or it’s hard to pin through the fabric. They are cheaper than you’ll find in stores.
Sewing Clips 100 Pcs with Plastic Box
Great sewing machine for beginners and more experienced sewers. It has an automatic threader, embroidery, automatic thread cutter, and so many other great features. This machine makes sewing easy and fun.
Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine, 135 Designs
Perfect for small spaces as you can fold it up when not in use. It’s easy to move around as it does have wheels. It offers a lot of space for cutting out fabric, and it is sturdy enough for my sewing machine. I use it as a cutting table and area for ...
MELLCOM Adjustable Craft Table with Storage
These are very pigmented, and I like that they are thin to make thin, smooth lines on fabric. They also come in a case for storage to keep them safe from breaking.
FIVEIZERO 4Pcs Triangle Tailors Chalk
Perfect for making your seams flat and smooth after pressing. It makes your garments look professional!
Mardili Hardwood Tailors Clapper for Steam Iron
This foot is necessary when sewing invisible zippers. It helps to get a neat finish which can be very difficult with a regular zipper foot. This makes your life easier!
Concealed Invisible Zipper Foot Fits All Low Shank
Beginner-friendly ruler set. These are perfect when working with curved areas (armholes, waist, hem, hip).
Pattern Sewing Rulers Set, 4 Styles, Metric
This book is great for learning specific sewing techniques and is very beginner friendly. I like that it shows clear images for how to take your own body measurements and it gives great details for working with patterns!
Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing
If you have a hard time sewing in a straight line, you need this! I like that it comes in two styles, so you can use whichever you prefer. This gives me even seams every time.
Magnetic Seam Guide for Sewing Machine 2Pcs