Sewing Tools

What do you need to get started sewing?

From a pattern:

• sewing machine
• thread
• bobbins
• marking tool (preferred: chalk)
• needles (preferred: flower head - located in quilting section)
• sharp scissors
• measuring tape
• iron
• seam ripper
• squirt bottle and cloth (for fusing interfacing)

For drafting:

• pattern making paper (I get mine off Amazon)
• rulers: yard stick, 12", 6", and curved (you don't NEED the curved, but trust me, it's great)

Extras:

• pinking shears
• small scissors (for those tight spaces)
• hemming guide
• seam iron (small iron that makes it easier to iron small areas)

Tip: you can use flat head needles to hang pictures on the wall without leaving visible holes -- especially handy when you're renting!