So you think you want to sew? Now is the time to learn to sew anything and
everything you have ever dreamed of.
Some people sew clothing and crafts; others sew slipcovers and draperies,
and many now use specialized machines to create everything under the sun. Here is a basic checklist of the items you’ll
need before you begin to sew.
- A sewing machine (this doesn’t need to be expensive or even new, just workable)
- Fabric and matching thread
- A seam ripper (you’ll have to take at least a few stitches out, I promise!)
- A good pair of shears for cutting
- Buttons, appliques, lace, or any other embellishment for trim
- A sewing gauge (It’s about 6 inches long with a slider on it)
- Needles for the sewing machine
- Hand needles for finish work
- Dressmaker’s pins (to hold fabric together while you cut out your pattern and sew)
- A pincushion
- A comfortable chair (preferably one with support for your back)
- A clean workspace for cutting your pattern out
- A dressmaker’s tape measure
- A bodkin (it pulls elastic or ties through hard-to-reach places)
- A thimble for fine sewing (to protect your fingertips)
There are other items you’ll need to purchase if you decide
you enjoy sewing and want to do more, but you can invest in them later. The list above will be sufficient now as you learn
to sew.
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