Every day when I get set up for cutting out or sewing there are items that I automatically reach for. They are my favourites and over time have become part of my essential kit.
When you are first starting out you don’t need all of these, you can add to your kit as and when you need something or when you can afford it. As a hobby sewing is not a low cost hobby, but once you have the essentials it need not be unaffordable.
You can upcycle fabric from charity shops, or unloved items in your own wardrobe. Duvet covers and fleece blankets are also affordable ways to get fabric. Check out end of season sales too.
Below is a list of my essential sewing kit for the sewing I do, this will differ depending on the type of sewing you do. I mainly make bags, purses, accessories and young kids clothing. My essentials are:
- sewing machine
- overlocker
- free standing thread holder
- desk lamp
- steam generator iron
- Olfa 45mm rotary cutter
- self healing cutting mat
- quilters rulers 24”x6.5”, 12”x6.5” and 6” square
- fiskars dressmaking scissors
- snips
- clips
- chalk
- pilot fixion pen
- seem ripper
- awl
- green machine press
- ironing ham
Amazon Affiliated links for the equipment I use:
Bernina B325 https://amzn.to/3PhcK5s
Janome 230dc https://amzn.to/45ZuvMI
Brother m343d overlocker https://amzn.to/3Nqp4iJ
Bernette B44 overlocker https://amzn.to/3CpANYn
Philips Steam Generator Iron https://amzn.to/43Divih
Green Machine Press https://amzn.to/3p1aapN
Cutting Mat https://amzn.to/3qKDvW1
Rotary Cutter https://amzn.to/3qLvhNm
Fiskars Scissors https://amzn.to/3NEGs3v
Fiskars Snips https://amzn.to/42AxisU
Quilters Clips https://amzn.to/3Nqo2Df
These links are Amazon affiliated links and any purchases made using them I may receive a small commission.
Whatever stage you are at on your sewing journey, remember to enjoy it. For me sewing is part of my everyday life, it helps support my family and for that I an grateful.
Andrea xx
