best sewing tools

What are the best sewing tools that you need?  Here find sewing tool lists, best sewing gadgets, recommended sewing tools, and sewing tools for beginners and advancing seamstresses alike.

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Bagmaking supplies to help you make beautiful bags you’ll be proud of

I’m dishing all about bagmaking supplies. Sewing is a deep deep craft, and it’s one of those things where very often the devil is in the details. What makes a project go from meh to holy cats, that’s amazing can be in all the extras you add to your star fabric. Here is a list …

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15 cheap sewing tools you probably have in your house

I have and always will be a person who lives by the credo–use what you have. With that in mind, I wanted to share this list of cheap sewing tools you may already have hanging around your house. The truth is that sometimes the fanciest gadgets and specialty notions don’t necessarily mean better sewing. The …

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How to set snaps: the no-sew notion of dreams

Let’s talk how to set snaps. Ooh, I love me some snaps. Snaps are a great alternative whenever you don’t want to use buttons. The truth is that some fabrics don’t make sewing buttonholes easy (knits!). And sometimes snaps make it easier for functional things like diaper changes. That’s why you’ll see snaps on baby …

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Rotary cutter vs. scissors: a friendly sewing tool fight

I love a good sewing tools comparison so I thought, why not do a matchup of rotary cutter vs. scissors. Both are such great sewing tools to have around, but how does each one shine? We’ll talk about how rotary cutter vs. scissors fare in categories about price, cutting, ease of use, speed, and types …

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Keep it accurate with these sewing tools for measuring

Sewing is one of those skills that needs accuracy, and an arsenal of sewing tools for measuring will take you a long way. I’m sharing my favorite tools for measuring. All of these will help you cut and draw cleaner lines, better hems, and make quicker pattern alterations. On to the tools! Rulers and tapes …

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11 Helpful sewing tools to make your sewing life easier

With so many helpful sewing tools out there, which are the best sewing tools out there? If you’re just getting started sewing, it’s good to know what kind of sewing tools for beginners are out there. I know my Gram had a basic sewing kit full of all the essentials, though I admit my sewing …

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