I love sewing and if you want to get me something I’d love for the festive season there are all kinds of ideas here! Are you looking Hubby? You could use these to get your loved one some sewing Christmas gifts 🎁
I resisted a rotary cutter for years but they really are a game changer! Along with a cutting board it makes it so much easier to cut out large and small fabric pieces.
Cutting Mats, Rotary Cutters & Rulers
You can’t go wrong with a Brother Sewing Machine. I used one at school then always wanted one. I’ve had one ever since.
Sewing Machines
I love to buy second hand clothes, take them apart and use the fabric to make something new ☺️
Oxfam GB
These clips are an absolute game-changer. I find that pins sometimes mark the fabric so clips prevents this happening.
Multipurpose Sewing Clips
When you’re making your own clothes a dressmakers dummy can really help. One like this can be adjusted to your size and can really help with getting the fitting just right on your garment.
Buy Dressmaker's Dummies, Tailors mannequin and Adjustable Dress Forms
Having somewhere to keep all those items you need to be able to grab easily in one place is essential when you’re sewing. A basket like this keeps everything really tidy.
Sewing Baskets & Storage - Organisers for Threads & Tools
Pressing seams and armholes can be really tricky. So using a tailors ham and sleeve roll can take all the hard work out of it.
Amazon.co.uk: Tailors Ham
Following a pattern for dressmaking can be difficult if you’re new to sewing. This is a great book to help with that.
How Patterns Work: Principles of Pattern Making
I love the idea of these embroidery books. They remind me of making a needle holder at school and I’ve still got mine!
