Maybe you just inherited grandma's sewing machine, or you found one at the thrift store and are looking to get started hemming shirts, patching jeans, or quilting that tshirt blanket you've been saving tshirts for for years! Here is what you will nee...
Pins are essential for sewing around those tricky areas where clips don't reach. It also is more fun when the pins are cute
Flat Flower Pins
Good snips are a must! You should NOT use fabric scissors or you risk accidentally snipping your fabric!
Thread Snips
You're going to be using a lot of thread and this thread box will get you every basic color you might need!
Gütermann 26 Spool Sew-All Box
These clips really are a game changer. The work great for clipping together those long stretches of fabric while sewing
Fabric Clips
I recommend investing in a good desk size cutting mat to start. You can always increase the size if you have space for one. A big mat is especially essential if you plan on doing apparel sewing
Fiskars 24" x 36" Self-Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat, Gray and White
Cutting out your fabric with pattern weights and a rotary cutter speeds things up so much!
Fiskars Loop Handle 45mm Rotary Cutter
It is a good practice to dust out your machine after every project to make sure nothing is getting jammed in there.
