things you will need for sewing
“It’s all fun and games until the bobbin runs out.”
– Unknown
build your sewing kit
Your sewing kit should be made up of items that simplify your sewing. It will be made up of various pieces of equipment. Lets start with a basic kit of what you will need.
sewing machines
The cornerstone of any sewists equipment. Your sewing machine should be an extension of your creativity, making your projects easy to achieve.
Consider: do the features match your requirements? Is the machine comfortable to work with? Do the unique features and accessories simplify your sewing?
material
Your choices are unlimited, colours, patterns, weave, fine thread, coarse thread. Have fun selecting your material for your work of art. Make it unique, make it yours.
Consider: Your project will last longer if you make use of the best materials you can source. Durability is your friend.
accessories
These will help you extend the uses of your machine but more importantly they will simplify your sewing.
Consider: the range of available accessories available to you. If you broaden your sewing craft, can you build up your accessories over time?
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The basics are required. Needles, thread, pins, scissors, a tape measure and YOU.
Consider: Blunt / cheap needles tend to cause damage by tearing through material. Change your needle regularly.
Use good quality thread. It lasts longer and so will your project.
Don’t use your scissors on anything but fabric.