Beginner's Guide to Sewing (Ep 2): Tools of the Trade

October 20, 2023
Beginner's Guide to Sewing (Ep 2): Tools of the Trade
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Welcome back to The Beginner's Guide to Sewing!

In episode 2, you'll learn all about the required tools/supplies for sewing. When we were planning this video, our goal was to make the supply list as inexpensive as possible for the novice sewist.

Our solution was to break the supply list into 3 categories, from "absolutely must have" to "important, but you can get by without." Keep in mind, these are just the essential tools. Things like fabric, notions, interfacing, and patterns are all project specific and will be picked up as you go along.

Must-Have Sewing Notions For Beginners (Priority 1):

All-Purpose Foot

All-Purpose Polyester Thread

Ball Point Needles

Basic Sewing Machine - The Janome 2212 is a nice starter machine.

Bobbins

Chalk

Hand Sewing Needles

Manual

Measuring Gauge

Measuring Tape

Needle Chart (Download or Purchase)

Needle Threader

Pins

Sewing Scissors - We like Gingher and Fiskar

Seam Ripper

Thimble

Universal Needles

Water Soluble Marker

Zipper Foot

Iron and Pressing Cloth (scrap white cotton works nicely)

Do you need a sewing kit? Check out our Beginner's Sewing Supply Kit!

Priority 2:

Acrylic Ruler

Basting Spray

Muslin

Rotary Mat

Rotary Cutter

Thread Heaven

Priority 3:

Binding Tool

French Design Ruler

Pattern Weights

Pinking Shears

Walking Foot

I hope this video was helpful. Episode 3 is all about decoding paper patterns, fabric, and notions!

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