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sewing my way to becoming a designer

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All the things that have helped me become better at sewing
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Machines

 
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This will help you finish your garments in such a professional way!
Brother 1034DX Easy-to-Use 3 or 4 Thread Serger with Color Coded Thread Guides
 
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Great for beginners and experts alike! The true selling point are all the different stitches. My first sewing machine and it’s still going strong
Brother CS7000X Sewing & Quilting Machine
 
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She’s not just a beauty, but also a beast!
SINGER 4411 Pink Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
 
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Basic but powerful. Perfect for beginners. This is what they use at my sewing school
Brother XM2701 Sewing Machine, 27 Stitches
 
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My dream is to buy this
Brother SE700 Sewing & Embroidery Machine, 135 Designs
 
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I don’t have this but I want it lol
Cricut Cutting Machines | Cricut Shop

Tools and notions

 
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Repeat after me: seam ripping is okay
Dritz 638 Deluxe Seam Ripper, Blue
 
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Sometimes scissors don’t cut it
Olfa Standard Rotary Cutter 60mm
 
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I’ve bought two so far. One for me and one for a friend. Love that it’s self-healing
OLFA 24x36 Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
 
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I honestly find it relaxing to make my own bias tape! This way, you’ll have exact fabric color matches
Jeimier 5 Sizes Bias Tape Makers for Quilting
 
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If you’re not a pub girl, try this
Sewing Clips 100 Pcs with Plastic Box
 
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You need separate scissors for paper and fabric!
Singer 3404 Scissors, Red & White (1-Pack)
 
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A great way to keep your bobbins organized
50 Pcs Plastic Bobbins for Brother & Singer
 
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The best fabric marker! It dissolves after a while with air or with a little water
Dritz Dual Purpose Disappearing Ink Pen, Blue & Purple
 
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You can make fabric rolls with these!
Corrugated Plastics
 
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If you have a brother machine remember to only use these!
Brother SABOBBIN Bobbin Pack, 8 Piece Fits Most Brother Sewing Machines, Clear Durable Design
 
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I use this to try on millinery designs
FloraCraft® SmoothFōM® Female Foam Head - Michaels
 
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A good sewist has a tape measure in inches and centimeters just in case
GDMINLO Soft Tape Measure Double Scale 60in
 
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I have this and use it to go to sewing classes and events!
Rolling Sewing Machine Case w/ Wheels & Pockets
 
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I like that the storage space is customizable! I use it to take my tools to sewing class
Sewing Storage Organizer with 2 Detachable Cases, Pink
 
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Ok this is a great set! You will eventually have to replace your blades, trust me. And I’ve gotten those types of fabric pencils at Daiso and they work really well!
OLFA 45mm Tungsten Rotary Blades Set of 10
 
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Pinnable is the way to go!
Bonnlo Female Dress Form Mannequin Torso 10-12
 
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The best fabric glue
Aleene's All Purpose Tacky Glue, 8oz Clear
 
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The modern version of the tomato pin cushion!
Dritz Magnetic Pin Cushion
 
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Strong yet gentle on fabric. Long enough to hold well
Hello Hobby Quilting Pins 400 Count with Yellow Ballhead, Size 28, Use for Basting Quilt Layers

Sewing furniture

 
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I use a couple of these to store my trims, fabric and other tools
RUNMARÖ shelf unit, dark gray indoor/outdoor, 235/8x113/4x523/8"
 
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Saw this on TikTok and can’t wait to get it!
NORDEN gateleg table, birch, 101/4/35/597/8x311/2"
 
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You NEED good lighting to sew well
Lepro LED Desk Lamp 9.5W 800lm, 5 Color Modes
 
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Perfect for storing thread spools and other tools and notions in your sewing studio
SKÅDIS pegboard combination - IKEA
 
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Keep your garments or patterns organized with this
RIGGA White Clothes Rack - Popular & Practical - IKEA
 
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I use this to store fabric I want to keep away from the light and dust
BROR Cabinet with doors - black 33 1/2x15 3/4x75 1/4 "

Fashion design

 
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A must have for fashion illustration!
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 72 Ct

Hand and machine needles

 
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Not just for hat making! Use these if you need a stronger needle that can pierce through hard materials.
Milliners Hand Needles-Size 3/9 16/Pkg
 
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Universal pack to get you started!
Euro-Notions Universal Machine Needles
 
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Use these if you’re sewing fine, delicate fabrics. Trust me, it makes a difference
HONEYSEW 5pcs Bernina Fine Fabric Needle 70
 
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Great assortment if you’re sewing leather or denim
Singer 04801 Heavy Duty Sewing Needles, 5-Count
 
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I recommend this size for general hand sewing
Colonial Needle JJ110-10 John James Sharps Size 10
 
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These are long and thin. Perfect for beads
The Beadsmith English Beading Needles Size 10, 4pc

Pattern making

 
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The best for pattern making
Kraft Paper Roll
 
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Game-changing for pattern making!
Fiskars® Sewing Ruler, 6" x 24" | Michaels
 
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You need one in your arsenal
Mr. Pen 8x12 Inch Silver Metal Framing Square
 
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A French curve is your best friend
Vary Form Solid Aluminum French Hip Curve Ruler
 
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To keep everything straight and tidy
3 Pcs Heavy Duty Cast Iron Sewing Weights

Thread

 
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This is the only sewing thread brand you want to get. Great starter kit with lots of color options
Gutermann Sew-All Thread Set 100m, 20pc
 
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Can’t beat the quality of Gutermann! I’ve used this for delicate projects like putting appliqués on veils
Gutermann Invisible Thread 274yd, Clear
 
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Get started with serger thread
Mandala Crafts 4 Pack Serger Thread Cones White

Books

 
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I got one as a gift and one for myself lol
Embroidery: The Ideal Guide to Stitching
 
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The pattern making bible
Pattern Magic
 
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I mean, just look at the sleeves on the cover
Pattern Magic 2
 
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The third book in the series, so worth it
Pattern Magic 3
 
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A must for lovers of stretch fabric
Pattern Magic: Stretch Fabrics (Japanese Series)
 
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This is how I’m learning to drape!
Draping: The Complete Course: Second Edition
 
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GAME CHANGER for my plus size girlies
Plus-size Patternmaking for Womenswear

Random but useful

 
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These are ok to use on thick materials!
Lime Bypass Pruning Shears - Easy Cut
 
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For when you drop your pins and can’t find them!
Best-Selling Tools & Gear on Amazon
 
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Don’t throw away your scissors, sharpen them!
LIBRATON 13PCS Needle Diamond Files Set
 
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For that dreaded moment when your thread gets stuck in the machine
Stainless Steel Tweezers Set, 3Pcs, Multi-Purpose
 
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The storage possibilities for this are endless
Plastic Organizer Box 36 Compartments 3 Pack