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My Go-To Sewing Supplies
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items I taught myself how to sew during the pandemic - i got a lot of practice sewing face masks. And my experience grew from there. I know sew everything from clothes to scrunchies to oven mitts. Here are some of my tried and true sewing supplies products...
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Machines
Cutting
Notions
Machines
Here are the machines I would recommend for starting out and expanding your collection.
Adding this in because it’s beautiful! If I were to buy the heavy duty machine again, I would highly consider this version or the pink one 😍
SINGER PRISMA Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Kit
It looks like this machine is no longer being made but I wanted to include it here anyways. Maybe you can find it secondhand. This is what I learned with and I loved that it had very minimal features making it easy to learn.
SINGER Start 1304 Sewing Machine, 6 Built-in Stitches, Free Arm, Extras- Great for Beginners and kids!
Here’s the machine I recently upgraded to. I am so happy with it. I love that I can see through thicker fabrics and projects (like quilts or jackets) without worrying my machine is going to break 😂 I also love all the stitching settings. So many opt...
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Cutting
A rotary cutter is a game changer for sewing. It makes it so much easier to cut long pieces or curved ends. I love this rotary cutter and would like to upgrade it eventually to something more ergonomic.
Fiskars Classic Stick Rotary Cutter (45 mm): Titanium Craft Tool, Manual, 9" Length, 3.75" Width, White Handle
These are high end sewing scissors. I love how smooth they cut. I upgraded to these a couple years ago so you don’t have to start with these but you will be able to tell the difference once you get these.
Gingher® Knife-Edge Dressmaker Shears
These are the scissors I started with. I still use these all the time. They are a great investment.
Fiskars® Premier Dressmaker Shears
Notions
Pins are a must for keeping everything together. These are the ones you’ll find on my sewing desk.
Loops & Threads™ Flat Flower Pins
My mom gifted me these over the holidays my first year into sewing. They have been through so many projects with me. They are great for quilting or even jacket/sweater garments.
Performore Magik Clips 100-Pack Multicolor
I love the quality of this thread. I always try to buy this brand over others because it is stronger and longer lasting.
Gutermann Cotton 50 Thread Set - 10 Spools-Spring
Do you need help making straighter lines and staying within the seam? This tool is great for beginners because it gives you guidance you can see while sewing. It’s helped me so much.
Madam Sew Seam Allowance Ruler & Magnetic Guide
A magnetic pin dish is a game changer. It helps keep everything together - you’d be surprised how much pins can end everywhere. This keeps them stored in one place.
CLOVER Magnet Pin Caddy, Bordeaux, 4x31x1.4
I upgraded to this a couple years ago and it’s so much better than my janky old one that came with my machine. It’s smooth and ergonomic. Seam ripping is never fun so might as well have a tool that makes it quick and painlessz
Clover White Ergonomic Seam Ripper