22/10/2022
The ❓ Ultimate 🥏 Beginner's Guide To Sewing 🪡 Tools
Tailoring materials and their uses 👇
We are going to learn some tips in using tailoring materials and what you can recreate from it❓
We are going to learn different types of tailoring materials
To help you navigate the world of sewing tools and understand what these items do, we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to check out before you head to your local fabrics store 🏪.
There’s no need to get ✂️ overwhelmed by all these new things. Instead, let’s take a look at sewing tools and their uses. To make things easier, we’ll break the common sewing tools into categories.
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Hand sewing Tools 👇
Whether you’re learning to sew to fix your own clothes or to eventually take on more elaborate projects, make sure to stock your sewing space with these sewing tools.
Quick List of Equipment, Tools and Supplies for Hand Sewing
Hand Sewing Tools: Main Uses:
1: Felt Fabric Fabric to hand sew on
2: Needles To sew stitches with
3: Sewing Threads To sew stitches with
4: Scissors Cut fabric, snip threads
5: Fiber Fill Fill toys, stuff plushies
6: Glass Head Pins Attach something to felt temporarily
7: Pincushions Pin storage
8: Marking Tools Mark stitch lines and pattern marks
9: Needle Threader Help thread the needle
10: Thimble Protect finger, push needle through
11: Tape Measure and Ruler Measuring, draw straight lines
12: Buttons and Beads Decorative embellishments
13: Cords, Ribbon and Trim Decorative, for hanging ornaments
14: Patterned Fabric Decorative embellishment
15: Sewing Box or Bag Storage for sewing tools
Numbers 1-4 are the absolute essentials that you must have in order to sew with felt. You simply cannot start this craft without having the felt fabric, needles, threads and scissors.
Number 5 is essential if you want to make stuffed toys, stuffed items such as pincushions and felt plushies.
6, 7 and 8 are not essential but I highly recommend getting these. Pins are so useful for temporarily attaching felt pieces to felt, fabric to felt and items such as trim and ribbon to felt. They make life easier and a pincushion gives you somewhere to store them too
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Machine Sewing Tools
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This section includes essential sewing tools to make your sewing machine work, as well as accessories to help maintain your machine. So whether you have a shiny new sewing machine or a hand-me-down family heirloom, make sure you get the materials you need to keep your machine running strong!
Presser Feet
There a several different types of presser feet. For general use, use the multi-purpose presser foot. One of the most common feet that are used is zipper foot to install zippers by pressing only on one side of the needle. It can also be used to insert piping, or a beaded trim, or whenever there is more bulk on one side than the other.
Bobbin
Here’s an easy-to-follow tutorial on - how to thread a bobbin.
Duster
There is usually a small brush that comes with your sewing machine. You can use it to clean lint from the machine, or use an old toothbrush.
Screwdriver
A screwdriver is a useful tool for sewists! You can use it to change your needles, or to expose parts of your sewing machine that need to be cleaned or fixed.
Oil
Just like a car, the moving parts of a sewing machine need to be lubricated on a regular basis
Cutting Tools for Sewing
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Now let’s get into the different types of scissors and cutting tools that will help you with your sewing projects. Again, depending on your skill level, your project, and the material you use, you may not need all of these sewing tools right away, but it’s still a good idea to be familiar with the different cutting tools and how they function
THE 8 BEST CUTTING TOOLS FOR SEWING
These are the most common cutting tools for sewing that you should keep in your sewing kit. Check the end of this article for some extra ones that advanced sewers may like to use.
Fabric shears
All-purpose cheap scissors for paper
Thread snippers
Embroidery scissors
Rotary cutters
Pinking shears
For lefties - Left-handed scissors
Seam ripper
EXTRA EQUIPMENT FOR USING CUTTERS
When using a rotary cutter you need a few extra items to make your job easier.
CUTTING MAT - You will need a self-healing cutting mat underneath when cutting, so you don’t mark your table. The cutting mats usually have grid lines on them to accurately cut squares.
QUILTING RULER - The other item which is necessary is a quilting ruler or metal ruler which you will use to guide the cutter straight. Freehand cutting is for more experienced sewers and those wanting to cut curves - but don't worry as you will get there! Just start with a ruler and learn to cut straight first. You can purchase non-slip rulers which grip the fabric and as the name suggests stop them from slipping while you are cutting.
Sewing Needles
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You may be surprised by the number of sewing needles you will find in craft stores. Besides hand sewing needles and sewing machine needles, there are different needle types and sizes that work best with different types of fabric. In this section we’ll go over needle size and the different types of needles, so you will know which of these sewing tools you’ll need to complete your own sewing projects.
Hand Sewing Needles Types
Hand sewing needles come in a variety of sizes and levels of sharpness. They also feature different size eye holes for thinner or thicker thread.
Hand sewing needles are meant to be held and maneuvered by hand, which is why they are lighter in weight and simple in style. You will always want to make sure the thread fits into the eye of the needle you are planning to use.
Types of Sewing Needles and Their Uses
Although there are even more needles than mentioned on this page, these are the most popular and common types of hand sewing needles and machine needles you will find. There are even a few less common needle types described below.
Most likely, if you are looking to sew, you will find the needle type you need listed and explained here.
Ballpoint Needles: Available for both hand and machine sewing. These needle types have a rounded tip instead of a sharp point. This is ideal for sewing knit fabrics because it does not damage them.
Beading Needles: Available for hand sewing. This is a long and thin needle used when sewing on beads, pearls, sequins, and those sort of embellishments. In order to fit through smaller bead heads, the eyes of these needles are incredibly thin. The needle is very delicate, which means sewing on thinner fabrics is suggested when using this sewing needle type.
Betweens Needles: Available for both hand and machine sewing. Also known as quilting needles, this type is small but sharp and long so that it can push through several layers of fabric. It is ideal for quilting because of the inconspicuous, tiny holes it forms while moving through the layers.
Chenille Needles: Available for hand sewing. This needle is larger and has a very sharp point. Chenille needles are primarily used for adding decoration to sewing projects, particularly heavy fabrics. This needle is very similar to a tapestry needle but is sharper.
Darning Needles: Available for hand sewing. Also known as cotton darners, these hand sewing needles are used to darn and so they have long eyes, sharp points, and are longer in length.
Doll Needles: Available for hand sewing. These needles are very thin and sharp. This type of sewing needle is used for sculpting for doll features on sewn doll projects.
Embroidery Needles: Available for both hand and machine sewing. Also known as crewel needles. If you have seen hand sewing needles with large eyes, there's a good chance they were embroidery needles. Because decorative thread tends to be thicker, a large eye is needed. These needles are also long and thick.
Hemstitch Needles: Available for machine sewing. Also known as wing-style needles, this type creates tiny holes in the fabric while sewing. It should be used with natural fibers.
Leather Needles: Available for both hand and machine sewing. Also known as wedge-point needles or glover's needles, these have a triangle or wedge shape near the tip to help cut through thick materials such as leather, suede, vinyl, and similar fabrics.
Upholstery Needles: Available for hand sewing. Often curved, these needles are one of the more unique sewing needle types. When curved, these needles can reach difficult places to sew. These needles are long and thick.
Universal Needles: Available for machine sewing. Slightly rounded but a good go-to needle for many projects, but won't harm knits and weaves.
Straight Point Needles: Available for both hand and machine sewing. Also known as sharps, these are the general purpose needles that work for most projects because they are small and sharp and won't show needle holes as larger points may.
Marking Tools for Sewing
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Need to make marks that won’t damage your fabric? The following set of sewing tools are helpful for all types of projects!
BEST MARKING TOOLS FOR SEWING
There are 6 main marking tools for sewing that will mark fabrics. Grab a few pieces of scrap fabric and test to see which ones work the best for your sewing project. All of these are inexpensive options so you can keep a supply in your beginner's sewing kit.
Tailors Chalk
Chalk Pencils
Disappearing Pens
Washable Markers
Carbon Paper and Tracing Wheel
Regular Pens
Soap
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MARKING TOOLS FOR SEWING - BEST TOOLS FOR MARKING
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When you look at your sewing pattern instructions, you will often see you are required to transfer some of the markings from your pattern on the fabric. If you have been scratching your head as to the best fabric marking tools for sewing, then read on!
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Marking Tools for Sewing
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Best Marking Tools for Sewing
1. Tailors Chalk
2. Chalk pencils
3. Disappearing Pens
4. Children's Washable Markers
5. Carbon Paper and Tracing Wheel
6. Regular Pens
7. Marking with Soap
BEST MARKING TOOLS FOR SEWING
There are 6 main marking tools for sewing that will mark fabrics. Grab a few pieces of scrap fabric and test to see which ones work the best for your sewing project. All of these are inexpensive options so you can keep a supply in your beginner's sewing kit.
Tailors Chalk
Chalk Pencils
Disappearing Pens
Washable Markers
Carbon Paper and Tracing Wheel
Regular Pens
Soap
Marking Tools for Sewing
Your decision as to which marking tools for sewing works best will depend on the type and color of fabric you are using for your project and whether the marking will be visible in the final product.
Where possible, always mark on the wrong side of the fabric so that any residue is not visible in the final product.
1. TAILORS CHALK
These distinctive triangle or rectangle chalk pieces are one of the more traditional methods for marking fabrics in sewing.
With their pointed edges, you can make fine lines on nearly all fabrics while feeling like a professional. Choose a color that will show up on your fabric. White and yellow will show up on dark fabrics while the red and blue work well on lighter fabrics.
TIP: If you find the edges getting blunt, run the chalk at an angle on a piece of cardboard to sharpen it again.
2. CHALK PENCILS
Chalk pencils are cheap and easy to find. They normally come in traditional blue, white, and pink so will show up on most fabric colors. Just brush off the markings with the end of the pencil when you have finished.
One of the advantages of chalk pencils as marking tools for sewing over the rectangle variety is that you can sharpen them with a regular pencil sharpener resulting in better marking accuracy. They are also less messy and won't get all over your fingers or clothing.
DISAPPEARING PENS
These pens look like a felt-tipped pen but disappear with either time, heat, or water. They are one of my favorite marking tools as they are easy to see on most fabrics. If you live in a hot climate, or it is the middle of Summer, then steer clear of the heat-activated variety as sometimes they disappear faster than you can work.
4. CHILDREN'S WASHABLE MARKERS
While these are not strictly designed as marking tools for sewing, they are inexpensive and readily available at your local supermarket or stationery store. Lots of different colors to choose from means they will mark a variety of fabrics. Just do a test first to make sure it completely comes out in the wash.
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Measuring Tools for Sewing
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In addition to the indispensable tape measure, here are a few more sewing tools for measuring. If you need to modify patterns often, you may want to invest in a couple of these tools.
THE TOP 9 MEASURING TOOLS IN SEWING ARE:
Measuring Tape.
Clear ruler.
Quilting ruler.
Sewing gauge.
Yardstick.
French curve.
Flexible curved ruler.
Tailors L square.
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Hopefully, this gives you a better idea of how sewing tools function. Remember, in the beginning less is more. Get the essential sewing tools you need to get started, and add to your collection as you learn and progress. If you need help with any of these sewing tools, make sure to ask a sewing teacher.
Most importantly, don’t forget to have fun! Happy sewing!
