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All Things Sewing! And “Sew” Much More ;)
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items Looking for a new hobby that allows so much freedom of choice? Start looking into sewing! It is much more forgiving than I thought it would be. And so so so much fun! I started this hobby right before Christmas 2025 because I wanted to make my own st...
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Machines
Necessities
Extras
Fabric Stores
Maintenance
Machines
The easiest and fastest way to making everything you’ve come up with!
You need a good sewing machine, of course! This is not one that I have, I have a much older and simpler Singer, but this is one that I am looking into getting!
SINGER Heavy Duty 44S Sewing Machine with Accessories, 23 Built in Stiches deliver 97 Stitch Applications, 1100 Stitches/min, Powerful Performance, Great for All Projects & Fabrics
And here’s a pink heavy duty if you like it girly (because I know I do)
SINGER 4411 Pink Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
Already into sewing and now looking for something to make your projects that much better? Get a serger! I can’t wait until I have the room for one of these, I just have my sewing machine in my floor for now🫣
SINGER HD0450S Heavy Duty Serger Overlock
If you like to customize things, make sure to get a machine that doubles as an embroidery machine!! Imagine all the beautiful gifts you could make!
Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine, Wireless LAN
Necessities
Things I believe are essential to creating your next project
It is important to have both pins and clips to hold together your projects! Clips are incredibly helpful if you have never used them!
Incraftables Sewing Clips, 100Pc Fabric ...
Having extra bobbins makes all the difference when making your projects! Have multiple prepared for each different thread so you don’t have to take a break to make a new bobbin
SINGER Class 15J Transparent Bobbins, 12 Count
Good fabric scissors make allllll the difference. Trust me
Fiskars 8" Forged Scissors for Fabric and Crafting
These are so so helpful. And if you have the space, get the biggest one you can possibly afford
Fiskars Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18 X24 -
You need an ABUNDANCE of sewing machine needles. They will break on you, and you don’t want to have to stop mid-project to buy more! And also, different kinds of fabrics need different kinds of needles!!
SINGER® Size 90/14 Universal Regular Point Sewing ...
If you don’t already have one, you need a good iron. They make your projects look that much more finished.
oliso M3Pro Mini Steam Iron - Raspberry
Having a see-through ruler is so helpful when sketching out your projects!
Fiskars Sewing Ruler
Extras
The things I think make creating just a little bit easier
These help on larger projects to not hurt your wrist! Make sure to have a cutting mat so you don’t damage the surface you are working on
Fiskars Loop Handle 45mm Rotary Cutter
I promise you, one day I will own one of these. I’ve seen so many people online use them and they look like they save so much time
VLOXO Cordless Electric Scissors Cutter with 2 Blades
Seam guides help so much when making a project, especially when finishing. I can never gauge how much allowance I need or am sewing very well
Magnetic Seam Guide Universal Sewing Parts
A great alternative to chalk for sketching out your patterns!
Lange & König 4x Heat Erasable Fabric Marking Pens
A good way to make everyone know that you handmade their gift ;)
50-500pcs Custom Cotton Clothing Labels Tags
Fabric Stores
Here are some go-to places to purchase fabric online! You don’t need to purchase the exact fabrics I have saved (although it helps me!)
Etsy is SUCH a good place to find all kinds of fabric, especially ones that aren’t available elsewhere
Organic Linen Fabric by the Yard, 100% European Linen Fabric, Natural Linen, Belgian Flax, Sewing Clothing DIY Home Decor
I don’t make commission off this site, but MoodFabrics has sooo many good options!! With sales some too!
Linen and Rayon Woven - Black and Beige Leopard - Shade of the Acacia Print - Mood Exclusive Kilimanjaro Collection
Don’t forget about the chain fabric stores. These are normally cheaper and available in store if you need something immediately!
Fabric Traditions White Packed Daisies Cotton Fabric
Don’t forget about Amazon when it comes to fabric. They’ve got some good stuff, especially interfacing!
FIVEIZERO Medium Weight Fusible Interfacing 12in×30yd
Maintenance
You need to make sure you are regularly maintaining your machine, tools, and you! You don’t want to get burnt out or have to replace something if it can be prevented!
Make sure to keep your machine well oiled and maintained so you can keep it running smooth for as long as possible!
Singer All Purpose Sewing Machine Oil 3.38oz
Use this before you oil your machine to get out all the little fuzzies that could cause your machine to get caught up while sewing!
SINGER® Angled-Edge Lint Brush
Having a toolkit to do maintenance on your machine is so worth it so you have everything together!
Prelady 30Pcs Sewing Machine Cleaning Kit