If you are getting started and serious about learning, or looking for some upgrade to your workshop, I figured I would put together a list of the tools and other items which I can definitely recommend getting. I use affiliate links whenever I can, which should come at not extra cost to you but will support this website a lot. This is the only way I can keep it online without having to run ads everywhere.
- Tailor’s Chalk to mark your materials like a pro
The complexity of your work will gradually increase as you build up confidence and skills. When that time comes, you will need to temporarily mark your fabrics and no longer just marking seams and cut lines where no-one will see the permanent marker’s strokes. I find that even on high-tech …Continue reading “Tailor’s Chalk to mark your materials like a pro”
- Good pattern and high-contrast Cutting Mat is a must
Since I mentioned the rotary cutter being an absolute necessity in another post, it goes without saying that you will need a cutting mat. There are outrageously cheap ones out there, and then there are better ones. They will all let you cut what you need, but I have found …Continue reading “Good pattern and high-contrast Cutting Mat is a must”
- You will be known as Edward Scissorhands
You will absolutely need a rotary cutter, as well as some good quality shears. If you need to pick one, get the Prym 45mm Maxi rotary cutter. I have been using mine since 2017, and after 5 years of intense use, it still cuts everything I need. Rotary cutters come … - You never have enough clips
Whether you need to hold a piece of webbing in place, or just dry-assemble a couple of panels together to get a sense of the look and feel of your creation before stitching every into its final position, you will need small plastic clips. I have more than 100 of … - No Need for Needles Bonenza
If you are starting, the choice of needles is probably overwhelming at the beginning. The choice of needle should be based on the type of fabric and the thread you plan on using. I use a high quality polyester thread made in germany (Alterfil S100) and I mostly alternate between … - The Singer 4423 will get you a very long way
I would absolutely recommend the Singer 4423 if you are serious about learning the craft but you are looking for a small new machine. It’s other siblings simply offer more stitch types, none of which I would ever use for what I make. Simpler is better when it comes to …Continue reading “The Singer 4423 will get you a very long way”