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Behind the Seams 🧵 My Sewing Favourites

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Kristen Taylor

Welcome to the tools, notions, and supplies that power my self-taught sewing journey. From must-have basics to little luxuries that make stitching smoother, this is a curated look behind the seams of what I use, love, and recommend. Whether you're ju...

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🪡Tools of the Trade

All the sewing essentials: whether you’re just starting your sewing journey or you’re an addict like me, these are my most loved products!

This was my very first machine, and after 7 ½ years of sewing on it RELENTLESSLY, she’s still giving! Basic enough for a beginner, but advanced enough for growth and exploration it’s perfect PLUS she’s low maintenance! I’ve had her professionally ser...

Singer Quantum Sewing Machine Range

I don’t have a sewing room so this table that collapses on both sides is perfect for crafting and sewing in a small space. I really love the grid on the table too. Definitely makes measuring and cutting a breeze 🤗

Sew Ready Foldable Hobby & Cutting Grid Table

If you want you sewing to be professional, you need a serger to finish those seams! No ‘homemade’ looking garments over here!!

Janome MOD-8933 Serger 3 & 4 Thread

Ironing is like 80% of the sewing process 😅🤣. Gotta keep those seams tight and sharp and this iron helps me get some real heat to lock in my stitches! I really love the pointed tip too to get up close into small areas of my garments.

Rowenta Pro Master Xcel DW8360U1 Review

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Buttonholes can be intimidating enough. This gauge allows me to evenly space them. Pull it to desired spacing, place on fabric and mark. That’s it!

Button Spacer

This clover Caroliner NEEDS to be in your sewing kit. The serrated, roller head makes marking your fabric really easy and precise… and when it comes to sewing, precision matters!

Clover chaco liner pen wit

Good thread is like a fillet mignon steak for your machine. Guuterman has always been my go to! High quality without breaking the piggy bank!

Sewing thread

Hemming is a necessary part of sewing and this gauge makes it quicker and easier! You can measure and iron your hem at the same time! How’s that for a win win?

How to Use a Hem Gauge Like a Pro

This is a MUST when sewing buttonholes. Dab a little fray check over your buttonhole before you open it to keep those threads in check!

Fray Check

The best kept secret in the sewing club. These pens are great for marking notches and disappear with the heat from your iron (which is a definite in sewing!)

PILOT FriXion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens 3-Pack

I love having my spools of thread all together plus I get to see all the pretty colors together 😅

Thread Rack

Sometimes clips are preferred. Fabrics like vinyl or leather don’t love pins because pins leave little holes. I like to swap them out for clover clips instead!

Clover Wonder Clips Assortment 50 pcs

Truth is I don’t need this seam guide myself but it came in really handy when I started teacher my daughter how to sew. She kept complaining that her seams were crooked and this helped a lot!

BREXFIRE Magnetic Seam Guide for Sewing

Good needles make the sewing process that much easier. Schmetz is my favorite brand!

Schmetz Universal Sewing Machine Needles 10pk