This list may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission at on extra cost to you. All the sewing tools, supplies, and little things I actually use while making my clothes. From beginner basics to the random tools that make sewing so much easier.
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My Sewing Go-Tos
Pattern Picks for the Month: September
5 Sewing Tools Worth the Money
Sewing Patterns
Fashion Design Favorites
My Sewing Go-Tos
Basically, all the sewing tools you see me pulling out in my videos. Some I use for almost every project, others only come out when I need them, but they’ve all made sewing and making my own clothes a little easier.
My Main Sewing Machine
Janome Black Edition Sewing Machine w/ QuiltingAccessories
Everything you need to maintenance your machine
SINGER Sewing Machine Maintenance Kit, 7 Pieces
Gets the job done, and my sewing machine hasn’t complained yet.
Dritz Easy Spout Oiler for Sewing Machines, 4 OZ Bottle
Press your seams and hems with precision
The Quilted Bear Hot Ironing Ruler
Change with each new project
30 Pcs Universal & Denim Sewing Machine Needles
Like a water-solvable pen had a love child with tailor’s chalk; best of both worlds .
Madam Sew Refillable Tailors Chalk for Fabric
Cuts through Steel boning like a dream
Crescent Wiss 9-1/4 in. Offset Straight and Left Cut Aviation Snips
That little custom touch that makes a big difference
100 Sets Cover Buttons Kit with Tools Size 24
Pattern Picks for the Month: September
Perfect for Ren Faire or Fall Fashion
Medieval Renaissance dress sewing pattern | PDF Sewing pattern
These are five sewing tools that have been worth the investment for me. They’ve made different parts of my sewing process a little easier, and they’re the same ones I featured in my video if you’re curious about what I use.
Perfect for grommets, buttonholes, pleats, and anything that needs to be evenly spaced
Expandable Sewing Gauge
Much easier to see notches than snipping with scissors
A little library of sewing patterns I’ve used, loved, or have my eye on for a future project. Basically, if you’ve seen me make it or heard me talk about wanting to make it, you’ll probably find the pattern here.
I made this skirt in 4 tiers, and loved the look and the length
Tiered Maxi Skirt PDF Sewing Pattern
I return to this pattern again and again
Corset/Stays PDF pattern
More elevated than a standard tank top
MAE tank top sewing pattern - pdf
Fashion Design Favorites
The things I use to help shape all the clothing ideas floating around in my head. Right now, most of them are just drawings on a page, but the goal is to eventually turn those little sketches into something I can actually wear.
The space where my designs live
5.5" x 8" Black Sketchbook by Artist's Loft™
What I reach for when I’m sketching
Faber-Castell® Graphite Sketch Set
Add a little more life to my designs.
Winsor & Newton™ Cotman Watercolour™ Complete ...
Use for color and definition
Prismacolor Premier® Verithin® 36 Color Pencil Set
