What basic sewing supplies do you need as a beginner? As part of the Learn to Sew in 2020 series, I'm sharing my top picks - everything from scissors, rotary cutters, self healing cutting mats, pins, fabric sources, and sewing machine accessories. Because some of these items can be expensive, I also address a few ways to save money and sew on a budget. BASIC SUPPLIES:
Extra bobbins for sewing machine
Thread (various colors / types)
Sewing machine needles
Scissors
Rotary cutter (blade refills will need to be purchased)
Self healing cutting mat
Pins + pincushion / magnetic pin dish
Large metal washers (hardware store)
Measuring tape
Rulers
Lint rollers
Fabric (practice on thrift store finds / old clothing + textiles)
Iron + ironing board / surface
MY TOP PICKS:
Brother CS7000i Computerized 70 Stitch Sewing Machine
Brother Sewing and Embroidery Bobbins 10-pack, SA156
Gingher 8-Inch Knife Edge Dressmaker's Shears
Mazbot 6 Inch Bent Handle Curved Embroidery Scissors
Gingher 45mm Rotary Cutter, Right Handed (check availability)
Alvin Professional Self-Healing Cutting Mat 24 x 36 Inches
Cricut Self Healing Cutting Mat
Dahle Vantage Self-Healing 5-Layer Cutting Mat Perfect for Crafts and Sewing 36 x 48
Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 8-1/2in x 24-1/2in
(more rulers)
Dritz Flat Button Head Pins
Clover Silk Pins
Taylor Seville Original Magic Pins
ONLINE FABRIC STORES:
Fabric Wholesale Direct (Referral Code)
Bluprint (formerly Craftsy) supplies + fabric
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MY SEWING MACHINES:
EverSewn - Sparrow 25 -197 Stitch Computerized Sewing Machine
(comes w/accessories!)
Eversewn 6-pc Accessory Quilting Foot Kit Low Shank
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Brother PE800 Embroidery Machine
Brother 1034D Serger -
Janome MemoryCraft 7700 Sewing Machine
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