SEWING TOOLS

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 SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS


Sewing tools are a necessity for all sewers. If you want to start sewing and are on a limited budget or want to start small to see if you like it (trust me, with a little practice, you’ll love it!), then these are the basic sewing tools and equipment you will need to set up a beginners sewing kit. You can often save money by buying a kit with quite a few of these items bundled together.



1. HAND SEWING NEEDLES




Needles are one of the largest categories of sewing tools, but don't worry; they are all small and inexpensive. You can often get kits with assorted-sized needles, so you have sizes for different sewing projects without having to purchase them individually. These are usually labeled universal or sharps needles, which just means all-purpose.

2. MACHINE NEEDLES



If you will be machine sewing, start your sewing tools with some Universal needles suitable for a wide variety of woven fabrics. If you will be sewing knits, then you will need stretch needles. Needles come in different sizes, so make sure you match the needle size to the thickness of your fabric.

3. SAFETY PINS



When setting up your sewing tools and equipment kit, buy a small pack of assorted sizes of safety pins. These are commonly used for threading elastic through casings and turning tubes of fabric the right way out. If you are sewing tulle or quilts, they can be handy to hold thick or multiple layers of fabric together.

4. THIMBLE



While not absolutely necessary, a thimble can protect your fingers when hand sewing. They are generally included in starter sewing supplies kits. If you are planning on sewing any kind of embroidery, then these are a must-have.

7. SEWING THREAD



When you are setting up your sewing tools on a budget, invest in a good quality thread like Gutterman, Mettler, or Coats and Clark. Cheaper threads get fluffy and break easily, which will only frustrate you in the long run. Most threads found in sewing kits aren't of great quality. Start by purchasing some basic colors for your kit, such as white, cream, black, blue, red, and pink. Then purchase other specialty colors only as you need them.

8. SEWING SCISSORS


For your tools kit, you will need a large dressmaking pair of scissors and small sharp embroidery scissors or thread snippers. It is also a good idea to buy a cheap pair of scissors for cutting paper patterns, so you don’t dull your good dressmaking shears. Never use fabric scissors for anything other than fabric.

12. MEASURING TAPE




A tape measure for sewing will help you take accurate body sewing measurements. One that has both inches and centimeters is handy in case you are sewing from patterns from different countries. Don't purchase a tape measure for sewing that is too thin or made from plastic, as it will stretch when you are trying to take your measurements, giving you inaccurate results.

SEWING MACHINE


Sewing machines are the workhorse of your craft room. You can use it to sew garments, home decor, small sewing projects, hair accessories, and more. As long as your sewing machine can straight stitch and zig-zag stitch, you will be able to sew the majority of items.

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