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The beginner sewist's must haves 🧵🪡
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items Starting to sew can be incredibly daunting. I know, because I've been there! Here's a list of the basics you'll need to get started with one of the best hobbies ever! 🪡✨🧵
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KITS AND SETS
TOOLS
STORAGE
KITS AND SETS
If you're looking for a basic, beginner starter kit, this is it. It's an amazing kit for people who are testing the waters with sewing!
PLANTIONAL 120pcs Heavy Duty Sewing Kit
This is a tool-based kit that I would highly recommend for beginners. A lot of what you'll need to start out is in this kit!
EverSewn Ultimate Sewing Starter Kit
Not only is this a basket, but it comes with some beginner items! I love this for someone who is just getting into the hobby.
Dritz® Medium Sewing Basket Essential Sewing Supplies Kit
This is the perfect starter thread set 🧵🪡
Coats® Dual Duty XP® All Purpose Thread Set
If you ever plan on cutting fabric (and ESPECIALLY if you ever plan to quilt), this is not a want, it's a need! Buying in a kit is often cheapest ✨
Fiskars 3-Piece Rotary Cutter Set 45mm
This kit covers a few different things you'll likely need starting out: pin cushion, pins, a seam ripper, and needles! This is a great pick when just starting out and needing to figure out what you like/don't like or if sewing is something you'll sti...
Sewing Pin Cushion Kit with Pins, Needles & Tools
If you are interested in quilting, then these are a must buy!
Quilting Rulers
You can't always use a machine perfectly for everything. This pre-threaded needle kit is a perfect buy! You don't want to NOT have this when you need it.
Loops & Threads™ Pre-Threaded Needle Kit
TOOLS
You have to own and use fabric scissors! This is an affordable but great quality pair. You're not always going to want or need to cut straight lines (like with a rotary cutter)!
LIVINGO 9.5” Titanium Coated Fabric Scissors
Buying high quality tools will save you money in the long run. A rotary cutter is a NEED, and this one is solid.
Fiskars 60mm Rotary Cutter with Ergonomic Grip
A pin cushion can only go so far, and when you're bending all around, working fast, and doing a million things at once, a magnetic dish for your pins is a lifesaver!
Sizobi Magnetic Pin Holder for Sewing & Quilting
The more you sew, the more you appreciate ergonomic tools 👏👏👏 just go ahead and do yourself a favor! You'll need this because you will mess up (it's guaranteed), and this tool helps you fix those mess ups.
Clover White Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Rule 1: never see wrinkly fabric. This is a wonderful item to have so you can quickly and easily iron your fabric to prep them for sewing!
PIOMATIC Mini Travel Iron with Steam & Dual Voltage
Instead of a larger ironing board, you might prefer something like this wool mat. If you're doing smaller projects or don't have the space for a board, this is great.
Wool Ironing Mat Portable Pressing Pad 11.5x14.5
A table ironing board is a life saver! If you're going to do bigger projects, a larger board like this is ideal. I also love that it hangs so it's easy to get out of the way!
ZOES HOMEWARE Metal Mesh Foldable Ironing Board
Something you don't often think of until you need it!
Unitedprime Flexible Tape Measure, Dual Scale, 150cm/60in
An alternative to pins are fabric clips! It's a personal preference, so definitely try them both
Sewing Clips 100 Pcs, 9 Colors for Fabric
Pin cushions can also be fun 🤩 the animals options in this set are adorable. I also love the wristband. Accessible and cute!
Cute Turtle Magnetic Wrist Pin Cushion with 50 Butterfly Pins
Fabric markers/pens are a necessity. These are solid and affordable!
Simplicity Water Soluble Marking Pens, Blue, 2
STORAGE
An absolute dream of a sewing table (that can be disguised)! This is wonderful if you're limited in space and don't always want your sewing machine out 🧵
SAUDER 60 in. Wide Sewing Craft Cart in Vintage Oak
You'll need storage for all of your new tools! This bag has a variety of colors, and it's so organized!
BAFASO Double Layer Sewing Organizer Bag
You'll be surprised by how quickly thread starts to pile up. But I'm a firm believer that my thread stash can be cute decoration with this organizer! Leave it wooden, paint it, whatever you prefer 🧵
NW 48 Spools Wooden Thread Holder Rack
Fabric accumulates QUICKLY! I love that these can hide it all while also allowing you to see what's inside when trying to find something 🤌
Univivi 3-Pack Foldable Storage Bins w/Lids
The sweetest sewing storage! If it's going to be out, it might as well be cute 🤩
Folding Sewing Basket