My recommendations for anyone starting their sewing journey as a current fashion design student.
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sewing machines
machine parts
pattern making
tools
sewing machines
my current home machine: so easy to use, great for any sewing level
SINGER® Simple™ 3337 Sewing Machine
first started using this when my old machine's bobbin winder wasn't working, now i love it for efficiency!
Portable Bobbin Winder
machine parts
find the bobbins that work best for your machine
Bobbins
Try sewing a zipper without a zipper foot. I have and let me tell you it is sooo difficult. Not impossible but difficult. Using a zipper foot allows for cleaner stitches, easier sewing, and faster sewing. Zippers don't have to be challenging with the...
SINGER® Zipper Presser Foot
This presser foot looks complicated, but it's actually very simple to use. It also makes sewing buttonholes simple. Works for any size button.
One Step Automatic Buttonhole Foot
pattern making
Dotted pattern paper is lightweight and flexible. Great for however many different drafts you need.
Sewing Pattern Paper
Another good option for pattern paper is tracing paper. I use this whenever I run out of pattern paper or when I need a more transparent version of a pattern.