Which accessories should you start your sewing adventure with?
The decision has been made, you want to start your adventure with sewing. A sewing machine, enthusiasm for work, good intentions and a positive attitude are very important, but unfortunately they are not enough to start sewing. To take on your first sewing challenges, you need to equip yourself with a few additional tools. Some will be the absolute minimum, others are not necessary, but can make life easier. What sewing accessories are worth having in your workshop?
Sewing must-haves
We present a list of accessories needed to start your sewing adventure.
SHEARS
They shouldn't be just any scissors you find in a drawer or stationery store. It is worth buying good, heavier sewing scissors, thanks to which you can cut the fabric efficiently and quickly. Good scissors ensure comfort of work and better sewing results. They should be comfortable and fit well in your hand. Tailor's scissors should not be used for anything other than cutting fabrics because they will become dull quickly.
HEELS
Among other things, they prevent the material from shifting during sewing and help to apply the pattern to the material. It is worth investing in good quality high heels that will be more durable and will not wear out too quickly. It is also important to throw away blunt pins immediately, because they can damage the fabric, pull it or make holes.
RULE, TAILOR'S CENTIMETER
There is no sewing without measuring. A transparent ruler, at least 30 cm long, will be useful for drawing straight lines on fabrics and precisely measuring smaller distances. We will use a tailor's tape measure to create a pattern, take measurements, measure the rounded edges of a product or measure longer distances.
TAILOR'S CHALK OR SOAP
Special chalk or soap will help you draw and mark sewing lines on the materials. The choice of this type of tools is very large, it is worth testing the products and choosing your favorite one. To start with, the simplest solution is enough - a piece of homemade bar soap, which will fulfill its function and wash off easily in the wash. However, it is worth buying chalk or a sewing marker.
TAILOR'S PIECE AND THREAD CUTTER
Prujka, as the name suggests, is used for ripping. It is useful not only for beginners, but also for the most experienced seamstresses. With its help, you can easily remove the thread from small stitches and hard-to-reach places, and cut open buttonholes. A handy and useful item that is worth having near your sewing machine.
A thread cutter will help you quickly and accurately cut the thread after sewing, it is definitely more convenient than scissors.
THREADS
It is worth purchasing threads in classic colors, such as black, white, gray and beige, which, if necessary, will replace other colors because they can easily be woven into fabric colors. It is important that the threads are of good quality, smooth, do not tangle or break.
SPOOLS
Each time unwinding and winding the thread onto the bobbin is quite tedious. It is definitely more convenient to buy a set of several bobbins wound with the most frequently used thread colors. Replacing the bobbin in the bobbin will take a while and will also help you avoid wasting thread.
Purchasing the above-mentioned accessories will allow you to start your sewing adventure. If you sew more and more, from more and more difficult materials, you will probably decide to expand your workshop with additional accessories that will make life and sewing easier. We strive to improve work in every area of life, including sewing.
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