If
your sewing kit is the little doohickey that you got from a fancy
hotel once, then you most definitely need to get starting making
a newer, slightly more useful sewing kit. And if you cannot part
with the poor excuse for a sewing kit that you have right now,
throw it into your new one – it can still come in handy.
Here are some items that you should include in your sewing kit:
• Scissors – one pair is alright, but two pairs is
better. The first pair should definitely be a good pair of fabric
shears – use these only for cutting fabric. The second pair
can be cheaper, and they can be used for other projects.
• Pins and cushion – you are going to use pins a lot
– to pin on patterns, pen up hems, etc. Quilting pins with
large heads are easier to handle, and they are the type you should
include in your sewing kit. If you prefer a more modern twist
on the pin cushion, go with a magnetic pin holder.
• Needles – have an assortment of hand sewing needles
in your sewing kit.
• Thread – white and black are basic colors of thread
that you should have. You can expand your collection to include
other basic colors that are in y our wardrobe, as well.
• Seam ripper – yes, you could just pull apart improperly
sewn seams, but you risk damaging the fabric when you do so. Include
a seam ripper in your sewing kit.
• Cloth tape measurer – this comes in handy for many
more uses beyond sewing purposes.
• Gauge – use this to make accurate measurements and
more.
• Buttons – include a few buttons of various sizes.
In fact, when you buy a new piece of clothing that comes with
a pouch with a button or two inside, just throw the pouch into
your sewing kit! It will be there when you need it.
