| So you are thinking about getting back into sewing? | | | | and are great for easy pin pick up! |
| Whether sewing garments, crafts, quilts, or dolls, you | | | | Tape measure: - A 60" linen tape measure with metal |
| will need a list of supplies in your sewing basket, ready | | | | ends works best. Tape measures are used for |
| at all times. A sewing basket can be anything like; a | | | | measuring awkward measurements like round things |
| shoebox, a sweater box, a hat box, or anything that | | | | that can not be measured with a ruler. |
| will hold your sewing supplies in it. | | | | Needles: - A package of basic sewing needles in |
| Scissors: - Dressmaker's sheers and small snipping | | | | different sizes will get you through most sewing |
| scissors will be the best kind of scissors to keep on | | | | projects. |
| hand. The dress maker's sheers should be 8-10 inch | | | | Seam Ripper: - You never know when you will need |
| with wide blades to make cutting easy. The snipping | | | | to rip a seam open, so having a seam ripper on hand |
| scissors can be used for small jobs like cutting threads | | | | is a must. |
| and should be about 4 inches. | | | | Extra: - Always keep plenty of extra hand needles, |
| Pins: - Pins are used to temporarily hold your craft, quilt, | | | | machine needles, bobbins, and thread in your sewing |
| or garment in place. Plenty of these should be on hand. | | | | basket. |
| All purpose ball point pins with a large round head will | | | | Of course you will need a sewing machine, an iron, and |
| work best for most sewing projects. Avoid small tiny | | | | a sturdy table and chair. Keep in mind, the happiest of |
| thin pins. Do not sew over your pins. Magnetic pin | | | | crafters, quilters, and seamstresses finish each project |
| holders work best to keep all your pins in one place | | | | before moving onto the next! |