My Favorite sewing tools
Sewing Tools to get started
So you have a sewing machine, but what else do you need?
Steam iron
Sewing and pressing go hand in hand. Press all seams open or to the side before you sew the next step and it will give you much better end results. Using steam will make it even easier. I can remember the first time I used a steam iron and it was such an eyeopener.
Fabric scissors / paper scissors / snip
You want them all. I don't have a fancy pair of sciccors. I buy cheap fabrics sciccors and I havea little tool to sharpen the, to prolong their fabric cutting life. It's
Tape measure
When I started sewing I loved the look of the tape measure around my neck, but it's also very handy to have the tape with you without noticing it ;)
Ruler / quilting ruler
Geo driehoek
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It helps to get crisp and precise lines.
Seam ripper
This is another must have. Use it to rip seams or to open up a button hole. When you use it for a button hole, make sure it's sharp and use a pin at the end to prevent ripping past the button hole. You'll know when to replace once you see thread pulls in the fabric next to the button hole.
Pattern weights
These are paper weights from a Chinese giftshop, but I've used books, cans and just about anything that will do the trick. No need to buy special weights. You can use them to hold your pattern in place instead of pins, but I hardly only use the weights. I like to pins the corners for more precise results.
Pins / Glass head pins
You want them plenty, thin and sharp.
Magnetic pin cushion
If you ever dropped a case of pins you know how handy these are :) But the real joy is just throwing your pins at the magnet instead of pinning them into a cushion while you try to keep sewing.
Hand sewing needles
There will always be a bit of handsewing involved in most projects, wether you want to
Sewing Tools to get started
So you have a sewing machine, but what else do you need?
Steam iron
Sewing and pressing go hand in hand. Press all seams open or to the side before you sew the next step and it will give you much better end results. Using steam will make it even easier. I can remember the first time I used a steam iron and it was such an eyeopener.
Fabric scissors / paper scissors / snip
You want them all. I don't have a fancy pair of sciccors. I buy cheap fabrics sciccors and I havea little tool to sharpen the, to prolong their fabric cutting life. It's
Tape measure
When I started sewing I loved the look of the tape measure around my neck, but it's also very handy to have the tape with you without noticing it ;)
Ruler / quilting ruler
Geo driehoek
You'll collect a few along the …show more content…
It helps to get crisp and precise lines.
Seam ripper
This is another must have. Use it to rip seams or to open up a button hole. When you use it for a button hole, make sure it's sharp and use a pin at the end to prevent ripping past the button hole. You'll know when to replace once you see thread pulls in the fabric next to the button hole.
Pattern weights
These are paper weights from a Chinese giftshop, but I've used books, cans and just about anything that will do the trick. No need to buy special weights. You can use them to hold your pattern in place instead of pins, but I hardly only use the weights. I like to pins the corners for more precise results.
Pins / Glass head pins
You want them plenty, thin and sharp.
Magnetic pin cushion
If you ever dropped a case of pins you know how handy these are :) But the real joy is just throwing your pins at the magnet instead of pinning them into a cushion while you try to keep sewing.
Hand sewing needles
There will always be a bit of handsewing involved in most projects, wether you want to