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Want to Sew? Start Here! (Beginner Sewing Essentials)
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items With my newfound hobby, I've spent countless hours of research to create this list to help other sewing beginners find everything that they need to start their sewing journey! I've purchased just about all of these items myself, so I can confidently ... of great quality and perfect for beginners! I wish you the best of luck on your sewing journey <3
Sections
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Machines
Machine Bundles
Accessories
Cases
Machines
There are a handful of great sewing machines for beginners but personally I'm set on the Singer 4432. With the ease of use, 110 stitch options, speed settings, etc., I feel that this machine is the best for multipurpose sewing! From lingerie to leath...
I purchased this one and I've been loving it so far! I absolutely love the sleekness of this black.
SINGER® Heavy Duty 4432 Black Sewing Machine
Here's the Singer 4432 in it's original color!
Singer 4432 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Grey
Machine Bundles
If you'd like some extra accessories with your machine, bundling is a great way to save money on both!
If you'd like a hard case for storage, this would be perfect!
SINGER® Heavy Duty 4432 Black Sewing Machine & Black Universal Hard Case Bundle
This is the bundle that I purchased and it did not disappoint! (There's also a grey machine color option)
SINGER 4432 Sewing Machine + Carrying Case
If you're planning on working on larger projects, consider bundling your machine with this extension table!
SINGER Heavy Duty 4432 Sewing Machine
This bundle comes with a 3 piece crafting kit for your machine! (The black machine is also available for this bundle)
SINGER 4432 Sewing Machine & Accessory Kit
If you'd like a white hard storage case for your machine, this is perfect! (Grey machine option available)
SINGER 4432 Sewing Machine + Hard Case
With 9 presser feet plus a twin needle, this set is perfect for all of your sewing needs! (Machine also comes in grey)
SINGER 4432 Black Sewing Machine + Accessory Kit
Accessories
How can you sew without the accessories?!
I purchased this kit and I've been super happy about it! It has all of the basic hand sewing tools plus a bunch of threads! The threads are polyester, so you can use them with all fabric types!
SINGER® Sew-It-Goes® 224 Piece Sewing & Craft Storage Kit
I personally bought this kit to finish off my edges so that I don't need a serger!
SINGER® Sewing Machine Presser Foot Kit
As I'd like to work on larger projects, I chose this extension table and it's so sturdy!!
SINGER® Heavy Duty Extension Table
This is the perfect all-in-one beginner rotary set! This comes in other colors but I've been loving my pink set.
Headley Tools Rotary Cutter Set
If you wear nails, or just don't care for classic thimbles, try out this leather thimble ring! This is a large, but they do have medium and small options as well. I love how soft and lightweight this is on my finger!
Clover 56-815 Leather Thimble Size L
A multi-colored pack of tailor chalk is perfect to mark any color fabric that you'd like to cut or sew! They are on the thin side, but they are packed with a piece of foam and none of mine came broken!
Tailors Chalk 20PCS
If I didn't already have an iron, this would be my first choice! There are other color options as well.
SINGER® SteamCraft Steam Iron Pink/Gray
The Singer 4432 does come with some tools, but if you'd like a full-on machine maintenance kit, this is the one!
SINGER Machine Sewing & Maintenance Bundle
This polyester thread set is perfect to grow your inventory of color basics!
GUTERMAN Thread SEW All
I'm sticking with my rotary cutter for now, but these scissors are my next sewing buy! If you have the extra cash for these high quality fabric scissors, I really recommend them!
Fiskar's Gingher Dressmaker's Fabric Scissors
Cases
For the safety and ease of storage and moving of your machine, I highly suggest buying a case!
This carrying case is perfect for both travel and storage! With a roomy front pocket and great padding, I've been loving this bag!
SINGER® Universal Canvas Tote Bag
Here it is in red!
SINGER® Universal Canvas Tote Bag - Brick
This shade of teal is so dreamy!
SINGER® Universal Canvas Tote Bag - Teal
This case is so sleek looking in white!
SINGER® Cream/Red Universal Tote Bag
If you prefer a hard storage case instead, I suggest this!
SINGER® Black Universal Hard Case
Same case in white!
SINGER® Universal Hard Case White