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Seamstress/Sewing Recs
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items My favorite patterns and sewing accessories I use as a beginner learning to sew. Also, these items are affordable and beginner friendly.
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Sewing Accessories
This is my first ever sewing machine and so far so good. I will definitely say it’s beginner friendly and a good price point for beginners or just occasional sewers.
Brother LX3817G 17-Stitch Portable Full-Size Sewing Machine, Grey
A good thread assortment for all your sewing needs.
Thread Variety Pack
A must have to cut your fabric. It makes way straighter lines them scissors and it’s quick too.
Fiskars 45mm Stick Rotary Cutter, White
While a rotary is better this can be used for certain cutting needs a rotary can’t do. Another must have in your kit.
Fiskars 8" Premier Easy Action Bent Scissors, White
A must have to measure and make straight lines for your sewing projects.
Fiskars 6in x 24in Sewing Ruler & Measuring Tool, Clear, Single Piece, Not Bulk
Perfect kit if you are wanting to start quilting. It has the measuring tools and all the cutting tools you need to start.
Fiskars Quilting Essentials 5 Piece Set: Rotary Cutter, Thread Snips, Measuring Tape, and 2 Rulers
You’ll need one of these bad boys for any mistakes or adjustments you need to make. It’s essential for your sewing kit.
Large Seam Ripper, 1 piece
Another essential sewing kit item. You’ll want these to keep your material together as you feed it through your sewing machine.
Straight Sewing Pearlized Pins (30 Count)
Must have to cut your material on. It also helps measure as well. A must have if you are serious about sewing.
Fiskars 24" x 36" Self-Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat, Gray and White
Patterns
Another cute pattern that’s beginner friendly. Love the sleeves. Make sure you read up on what material goes best with it. I made that mistake the first time testing.
Square Neck Witch Cosplay Dress Sewing Pattern, Vintage Gothic Maxi Dress, Witch Dress, Medieval Cosplay dress pattern, XS-4XL
I can’t want make these in different colors. The pattern is easy to download and easy to follow.
Gothic Victorian Corset Sewing Pattern, Elegance Riding Corset Sewing Pattern, Halloween Corset, Overbust Customizable Corset Pattern PDF
Here is a coffin purse pattern. I may have an obsession with coffin shaped things so this was exciting to find and it’s super customizable.
Coffin shoulder bag leather pattern PDF - Halloween bag digital template
Cute easy dress pattern. Such a simple but cute dress you can make yourself.
Gothic Above Knee Dress Sewing Pattern, Square Neck Dress, Witch Dress, Vampire Cosplay Dress,US Sizes 2-30, Plus Size Pattern
A cute bat quilt pattern. This is my current project. I think it’s fun to learn to quilt.
Bats Quilt Pattern, PDF
Perfect Mortica or Vampira dress. You could make your own Halloween costume.
Halloween Batwing sleeve dress pattern| Bat sleeve pattern, halloween dress sewing pattern|13 sizes PDF Morticia dress witchy dress pattern
Lovely, gothic dress pattern. I’m learning to sew so I can make my own clothes and this was beginner friendly.
Vintage Gothic Midi Dress Sewing Pattern, Witch Dress, V Neck Dress Pattern, Medieval Cosplay dress pattern, Midi Prom dress, XS-4XL