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Sewing
Supplies
What do I need to
begin sewing? |
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Sew your thinking about starting a new hobby. Some things you need for
your new sewing or quilting hobby are necessities, and other things are
optional, depending on your budget, and the type of sewing you are doing.
Below are a few suggestion lists. The first list and most important
one and it is a list of supplies that you will need no matter what type of
sewing you are doing. ex. crafting, quilting, sewing for fun, or
dress making and design.
Once you have
become more acquainted with your machine and your sewing skills as a
designer, crafter, or quilter, we have other suggested list of supplies
that you may need for a specific area of sewing. |
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Supplies you
need:
(when beginning
sewing, and/or bringing home a new machine) |
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A Sewing Machine |
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Pins ( see photo below) |
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Dress makers shears (scissors) |
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Extra sewing needles |
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Extra bobbins |
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Thread |
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Tape Measure |
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Seam Ripper |
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you have decided to begin sewing to find a comfortable spot or area to
sew. You will need a sturdy table and chair, and an area for
ironing. The amount of money you spend on your new hobby can be endless,
from machines, to fabric, to patterns. How far you choose to go with
your sewing supplies is up to you and your budget. One rule of thumb that
I have for myself and my students: |
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| The happiest
Sewers, Seamstresses and Quilters FINISH each project before heading onto
the next. Try hard not to get into the habit of leaving unfinished
projects around. It can become frustrating, lead to disorganization
skills, and lack of self confidence. If you are at a situation where
you are so upset and frustrated on a project I recommend that you put it
away, start something new, and pick it up again a week later. |
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Straight
Pins - These should be made of high polished steel so that
no marks will be left on the fabric. If some rust up, throw them
away. Seamstress pins are 1 1/8 inch in length. There are ball point
pins that can be used for knitted fabrics. This magnet pin holder
makes it easy to keep pins and to pick up ones that are scattered on a
table. |
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Tape
Measure - A linen tape with metal ends as shown in the
photo is fine. Linen tapes should never be rolled. |
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Additional
Supplies you may need for Quilting: |
| Seam Gauge |
| Cleaning Kit |
| Quilt Rack |
| Iron and Ironing board |
| Cutting Table |
| Cutting Board and Rotary Cutter |
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Additional Supplies you may need for Dress Making and Design: |
| A Dress Form |
| Pinking shears |
| Pressing Ham or sleeve press |
| Pressing Cloth |
| Serger Sewing Machine |
| Extra Fabric and Patterns on hand
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| Supplies on hand, zippers, buttons, etc. |
| Seam Gauge |
| Cleaning Kit |
| Muslin for draping |
| Cutting Table |
| Cutting Board and
Rotary Cutter |
| Hem Marker |
| Tracing Wheel |
| Iron and Ironing board |
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Sewing
Clothes & Accessories Support and Aids |
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Sewing
Clothes Info Page
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