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Fashion designer essentials
24 items
By
Mpho Skhosana
The tools, materials, and must-haves every designer needs on deck.
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sewing essentials
pattern making essentials
decor
sewing essentials
For opening stitches neatly
Sewing Seam Ripper Tool
Sharp shears for clean cutting
fabric scissors
Flexible and durable, essential for fittings.
tape measures for sewing
For marking fabrics.
Professional Tailor Chalk
For marking fabrics.
fabric markers
Hold fabric in place during cutting/sewing.
50pcs * Pins Dressmaking
For draping and fitting garments.
full body mannequin
Scissors with a zigzag edge to prevent fraying.
pinking shears for fabric cutting
Non-negotiable asset.
Industrial sewing machine
Keeps pins organized.
magnetic pin holder
Cleans fabric fast.
Lint Rollers
good for last-minute fixes.
Mini Sewing Kit
pattern making essentials
great for making patterns
pattern making rulers
Transfers patterns onto fabric or paper.
tracing wheel
to mark darts on patterns
professional awl
This dotted pattern paper makes it easier to square up/down, and keep your lines clean and precise .
pattern paper
clean cuts for fabrics and patterns
fabric rotary cutter
protects the surface from cuts
Rotary Cutting Mat
Cuts notches into paper patterns for matching seams.
pattern notcher
Holds patterns in place while cutting
metal weight plates
decor
For custom illustrations or lettering.
fabric paint for clothes
For personalizing jeans, jackets, etc.
embroidered iron patches
For T-shirt printing and designs.
iron on heat transfer vinyl
Add sparkle with heat-activated glue.
hotfix rhinestones
