List of Sewing Essentials for the Perfect Project

Sewing is the most basic household skills everyone like to learn. But it requires the best sewing tools. you can’t have sewing at its best without the necessary tools.Here is a list of essential sewing tools so you dont  get frustrated in wondering where to start and what to buy first. Read on to discover the list of  sewing supplies you’ll need to get by.

1. Tape Measure
A tape measure is one of the most important sewing supplies that should always be kept in your sewing tool organizer. It is a flexible ruler and is used for body measurement.

2. Sewing Machine Needles
sewing machine needles come in different sizes. It is replaceable and can be broken depending on how you use your machine. There’s a proper pay of inserting or removing your sewing machine needle.

3. Hand Sewing Needles
There are different types of hand sewing needles. They also come in different sizes. So if you’re planning to make a cross-stitch, an embroidery project or do some hemmings on your pants, you cannot do these without your needle.

4. Sewing Scissors
Invest in a high-end pair of fabric scissors so you can do your sewing task efficiently. Dull scissors may cause problems to your fabric.

5. Rotary Cutter
Rotary cutter comes in different sizes and is normally used by most quilters. When you’re dealing with layers of fabric, it is best to use your rotary cutter. Make sure you have a rotary mat where you lay your fabric. Learn how to cut a fabric using your rotary cutter here.



6. Rotary Mat
Rotary mat is necessary for cutting fabric with the rotary cutter. It has printed measurements which serve as an alignment guide for the fabrics to be cut.



7. Tailor’s Chalk
These chalks are used by sewers in creating a temporary mark on the fabrics to use as a guide for darts, seams and or trace cloth patterns.



8. Straight Pins
Straight pins are used to attach patterns to the fabric, being used in holding a rolled edge you make on your sewing project prior to sewing. There are different types of sewing pins.



9. Threads
Threads are essential in sewing. Without it, you cannot sew anything (obviously). To name a few types of thread, there are silk, polyester, and cotton thread.



10. Sewing Tool Kit
All these supplies need an organizer to keep them in place. You can use a basket, a plastic container, a bag or anything that you’ve personally made for storage of your sewing supplies. You may want to have a mini sewing organizer to bring instantly in any emergency trips or outdoor activities.



11. Seam Ripper
A seam ripper is used for picking out undesirable stitches out of your sewing project without ruining it.



12. Pin Cushion
The pin cushion is a sewing material used as storage for your sharp needles and pins. You can make great designs out of scrap fabrics.



13. Bobbins
Bobbins can be seen in sewing machines and are an important part that you cannot remove. They have different styles and they’re made from different materials. Bobbins are used in feeding thread at the back of the stitches.



14. Iron
It is advisable to iron your fabric first before cutting to get rid of the wrinkles and to prevent inaccurate cutting that will put your project at risk.



15. Sewing Machine
With your sewing machine, you can make all your sewing projects done easily. We all have these fashion clothes and great home decors because of the sewing machine.