Top 10 Favorite Sewing Tools
Hello friends! It’s a full week for many of us, with Christmas next Friday. I am certain that you are busy making plans and crossing off that gift list. For those like me, who maybe haven’t finished shopping yet, here is a list of some of my favorite sewing tools. Perhaps you know someone who would love to wake up Christmas morning with a stocking full of sewing fun!
The right sewing tools make sewing easier and so much more enjoyable. Often time I am asked about what tools someone needs to begin sewing. That can be a tricky question as it really depends on what types of things you are sewing. Garment sewing? Bags? Home decor? While all of these categories have some overlap, many require specialty notions. So as not to get overwhelmed, I suggest that you get what you need for the project you are working on and build from there.
To that end, there are some tools you may find helpful no matter what type of sewing you plan to do.
These needles come in an assortment of sizes that suit the lightest to more heavier weight thread- and the gold eye makes them that much easier to thread.
Lots of cutting can lead to tired hands. The spring in these scissors make cutting a breeze.
For a truly straight cut, there is noting like a rotary cutter.
This ruler has a bit of depth to it and works well as a guide for the rotary cutter. It also makes an ideal marker for making bag straps and bias cuts.
These chalk pencils are great for transferring small pattern details.
Idea for tracing seam lines and darts. The blunt edge is great for transferring markings onto paper or fabric; and it won’t damage the materials themselves.
Indispensable. Clover makes the sharpest and the best around. If you find a 3 pack- buy it. You will thank yourself later.
Among my collection of rulers, this small one seems to be used most often. It helps with pattern grading, tracing lines and darts and measuring hems.
Perfect for a quick sharp cut to thread a needle. Keep a pair right next to your sewing machine and one in your sewing box.
Essential for making yards of nice crisp bias tape.
What are your favorite sewing essentials? You can look forward to an upcoming post on some more specialized tools for pattern making, marking, pressing as well as tools for making bags. Perhaps it is time for a new bag pattern too?
XO, Hilarie