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Sewing Supplies I love
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items I have been sewing for many years and have found that these supplies and tools are indispensable.
After spending too much on heat erasable pens that run out too fast I discovered that these pens work great and disappear when ironed. I loved items that serve a dual purpose.
PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable, Refillable & Retractable Gel Ink Pens ...
I used these all the time for my sewing projects - much easier than pins and no blood drawn when using.
Wonder Clips® Assortment (50pcs.)
These are the highest quality scissors you can buy for sewing and will last a lifetime. I've had my pinking shears for 40+ years and they are as good as new.
Gingher
I own several pairs of these scissors in several sizes. They are budget friendly and useful for many different applications.
Scissors & Shears - Sewing
While I love clips I still need to use pins at times. I really like these as they are smooth and don't catch on sheer fabric. The glass heads and be ironed over and won't melt like plastic.
Glass Head Pins #22 1 3/8" x 0.020" 250/Pack White
Good thread is essential for my sewing projects. I like Coats thread, it is always strong and smooth and runs perfectly in my machine.
Thread
I make a lot of bags and use these zippers for the closures. I love the variety of colors that come in each order and with 10 zipper pulls per color little goes to waste.
Amtvuzy Bulk Zippers
As a quilter and bag make I use these rotary cutters almost every day (I have 3) they make cutting fabric so much easier and more precise.
OLFA Professional - Product Type_Rotary Cutters
If you use a rotary cutter a self healing mat is a must. It helps keeps your cutter sharp and prevents damage to your table.
OLFA Rotary Mat
I make so many bags that I buy this in a huge bold so I never run out. This give just the amount of shaping to my project bags and fuses in place with an iron.
987F Fusible Fleece
I have several rulers that I use on a regular basis for cutting and sewing.
Sewing Rulers - Cutting & Measuring
These magnetic guides are invaluable in helping to keep seams straight and even.
Magnetic Seam Guide for a Sewing Machine
This is another handy items to keep on hand. I use this for marking darts and bag corners. It brushes right off and does not stain fabric.
Tailors Chalk
These point turners work to make the corners on collars or bags crisp and neat without harm.
Point Turner
While no one like to make mistakes they do occasionally happen. I keep several seam rippers handy when that happens.
Seam Rippers With Finger-Friendly® Safety Blades
Your sewing machine is the most important supply you will need. I am lucky to own a Bernina - the Swiss engineering makes this the best to be found in my opinion. They may be pricey but well worth it.
Sewing Machine
A serger is a great addition to your sewing hobby or business. I love the way it finishes seams so professionally.
Serger Machines
Using the right needle for your sewing machine is so important. Different fabrics demand different needles. I sew a lot of bags (sew over zippers and through multiple layers of fabric) and use much larger needles than I would for a dress. It is wise ...
Schmetz Needles
This is my favorite interfacing for garments. It gives a nice light hand and beautiful shaping.
White French Woven Tricot INTERFACING
You will always need hand sewing needles for things like hems and sewing on buttons. Keep a variety of sharps in different sizes handy.
General Hand Sewing: Regular Sharp Sewing Needles
You will need these items for pressing curved seams.
Tailors Ham and Seam Roll