As you start on your sewing adventure, one of the most common questions is “what do I need to get started? This post walks you through the basic sewing essentials you need in your sewing kit as a beginner. If you’d rather see a video on this topic, you can watch one now :

Scissors

Scissors are very important as you start to sew. There are different versions, sizes, and brands of scissors. The important thing is to get sharp and durable scissors. You can check reviews online before your purchase to help you decide on the best type of scissors for your needs.

We recommend you get 2 pairs of scissors – one for cutting fabric, and another for cutting paper, velcro and all other items other than fabric. Cutting paper with your fabric scissors dulls your scissors so that it no longer is sharp enough to cut fabric. A good rule is to have separate pairs of scissors for these different functions.

Also, be sure to mark your paper scissors and let those around you know not to use your fabric scissors to cut anything other than fabric.

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Tape Measure

Tape measure enables you to take body measurements, as well as take measurements on your fabric. It is an important measuring tool that you absolutely must have in your sewing kit. Tape measures come in different sizes – the short 36-inch tape measure, the 60-inch tape measure, 96-inch tape measure, and even longer ones. we recommend you start with the 60-inch tape measure.

Marking Tools

 

Another essential you need is something to mark measurements on your paper or fabric. These are your marking tools and includes tailors’ chalk, fabric marker and pen/pencil for marking papers.

The chalk comes in different colors, shapes and look. You also have them in a pencil-like form called the chalk pencils. There are fabric markers too. These are water-soluble, meaning they watch off once they come in contact with water.

Seam Rippers

While not most sewers favorite, we all need seam rippers regardless of our expertise level. This comes handy when you make an error and need to take apart your seams. You can find seam rippers in different types and looks.

Pins, Needles, Pin Cushions and Magnets

These are also very essential for your sewing kit. The needles can either be hand-sewing needles or sewing machine needles. Most times, you’ll always need hand-sewing to finish up your projects, for that reason, it is good to always have hand-sewing needles around. These too come in different sizes. Keep a variety in your kit, as what needle you use will depend on the texture of fabric you have, or the project you are working on. You can pick up a pack of different sizes.

Make sure to have extra sewing machine needles in your kit as well. You don’t want to be sewing, break a needle and unable to continue because you have no extras around.

Pins come in varieties too, but the ball-point pins are great to have as a beginner. They are easy to pick up because of the ball-point heads. Their colorful heads make them easy to find if dropped on the floor!

Pincushions are where you stick your pins in for easy access and use. Nowadays, you can find so many fun shapes of pincushions.

Magnets are great to hold pins and needles too, and such great help when you drop pins on the floor and need to easily find them.

 

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