Hand Sewing Kit: 12 Things That You Need

 

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Hand Sewing Kit: 12 Things That You Need

If you have owned a good entry level sewing machine, you should get a sewing kit. Most people who detect the words “sewing kit” estimate those little travel sewing tools you can buy for less than $10. These kits appear with the basics you might need if you have to repair a tear in a hurry. You get a few needles, a small pair of scissors, and a few small spools of thread in primary colors like black, white, and dark blue. And, for most people, this is as much of a hand sewing kit as they will ever require.

 

The Basic Hand Sewing Kit includes:

 

Buttons and Other Fasteners.

Having buttons, clasps, and zippers in your sewing kit will come in profitable for making quick repairs.

 

 

Fabric Marking Pens.

These make it simple to measure and mark fabrics accurately. And the marking will fade out in the wash.

 

Hand-Sewing Needles.

You’ll necessitate needles in every length and size. You don’t want to try hand sewing thick materials like denim or corduroy with a needle that’s too inadequate.

 

A Pincushion or Magnetic Pin Holder.

Useful, old fashioned pincushions help to keep decent pins under control. But if you want a more “modern” and “high tech” solution, get a magnetic pin holder instead.

 

Sewing Scissors or Fabric Shears.

Don’t pay for a regular pair of scissors. You’ll just be making things tougher on yourself than they have to be. Sewing scissors and fabric shears are specifically designed to make the cutting fabric easier.

 

Measure Tape.

No matter what you sew, measuring will presumably be involved. So measuring ribbon is a must-have which goes along with your best starter sewing machine. Do you agree with me?

 

A Needle Threader.

Instead of undergoing the frustration of trying to get a tiny piece of thread to go through the little eyes of a needle, use a needle threader instead.

 

A Seam Ripper.

Seams can be surprisingly obstinate. While fighting to remove a seam can give you a good workout, use a seam ripper if you want the job to be a little easier.

 

Straight Pins.

Choose straight pins with round heads. They tend to be more comfortable to work with than flat-headed straight pins.

 

Thimbles.

Thimbles help to preserve your fingers from the pointy ends of needles. They can also assist you in getting a needle through thick, heavy fabric.

 

Thread.

You can buy thread in just about any color you can assume. You should also invest in a bobbin of invisible thread. If you have to sew something that’s white or yellow, but don’t have any white or yellow thread, the invisible thread is the answer.

 

 

A Container to Hold It All.

You can use anything from a basket to a diaper bag to a container uniquely made to hold sewing supplies.

Finally, you might need to split your ever-growing sewing kit in two. Leave the majority of your supplies in a “stationary sewing kit” that you’ll leave in your sewing room. The compact sewing kit can be the one you take on long trips, so you’ll have something to do without bringing along your best entry level sewing machine. Hope that you will have a great experience!

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