I've been sewing for over a decade, I've had a lot of different tools and set ups during this time. Here's my top recommendations from my experience so you can jump in without as much trial and error! Happy sewing!
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This sewing machine is so good because it has automatic threading, and illustrated thread patching meaning it's easy to thread the machine. It also comes with a table for bigger projects to rest on
Brother FS110X Extra Tough Computerised Sewing Machine White
Fabric scissors, please don't cut anything other than fabric with these or you'll be sad
Unfortunately sometimes pinning is unavoidable, so you're going to want some good quality, long pins
TAYLOR SEVILLE Magic PINS Extra Long REG 50PCS
Tailors chalk is the most fool proof way to mark fabric in my opinion. Other ones can stain.
CJESLNA Colorful Sewing Chalk for Fabric (10)
If you don't have a permanent set up for your machine, you NEED a bag to store it in
FINESUN Foldable Rolling Sewing Machine Case
This is the best cutting mat it prevents slipping while cutting, and folds up for storage
Fiskars Folding Mat with Non-Slip Base - 18" x 24"
You absolutely need an iron if you don't have one, but it doesn't need to be anything fancy
Philips Perfect Care 3000 Steam Iron 2000W
Nice to have
There's so many choices when it comes to pin cushions, but this is a classic tomato one, and I think those are super cute!
tomato handmade fabric pincushion
You can use these to hold down your fabric when projector pattern cutting, or to hold down paper patterns. It means you don't have to pin everything which is more time consuming
The Quilted Bear Pattern Weights
A projector is super helpful for indie patterns on etsy, saves on printing and cutting too
Mini Projector 1080P HD, 4K Supported, 200” Display
You use this to cut out your fabric! Details use scissors
Fiskars 45mm Quick Change Rotary Cutter - White
I really like these magnetic ones when I'm altering something or working on a big project that requires me to move around and pin
Magnetic Wrist Pin Cushion with Wristband
These prevent fabric from fraying, extremely useful
Fiskars Fashion Pinking Shears, 8"
I use this to square up my fabric, the circles behind the numbers are really helpful for seeing on any color fabric
Quilting Ruler 6.5x12 Inch Acrylic 16pcs
To cut your thread with, obviously you can use regular scissors but it really is nicer to have smaller ones for this task
Hisuper Embroidery & Crafting Scissors w/ Cover
I'm telling you, I avoid pinning at all costs, so this is my step before I resort to pinning
125 Pcs Multipurpose Sewing Clips for Crafting
Here's an options for a sewing table if you don't have somewhere to set up it folds up to be less large when you're not using it
Giantex Folding Sewing Table with Rattan Door
This is how most things from the store are finished off! I prefer to do a French seam, but this is a lot of people's preference
