This basic sewing tools list is for those who joined (or are considering joining) my Learn to Sew online course, and need more guidance on the basic sewing tools needed to complete it.

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Basic Sewing Tools List

Note that the following links are for products I use or have used. You do not need all of them, but I can attest to the quality of all the below items.

• Sewing machine
  • Brother sewing machine (US equivalent)
  • Bernina sewing machine (US equivalent)
• Machine needles
  • Schmetz assorted universal
  • Schmetz knit needles
• Hand sewing needles
  • Dritz sewing needles
  • Fiskars sewing needles
• Thread Coats, Moon)
  • Gutermann: a perfect starter set
  • Coats: basic white all purpose thread
• Screwdriver
  • This kit is perfect if you don’t have a mini screwdriver
• Bobbins
  • These are for the Brother sewing machine I use
• Snips
  • Fiskars snips
• Fabric scissors
  • Kai dressmaking scissors
• Paper scissors
  • Fiskars 8” scissors
• Fabric shears
  • Mundial 10” shears
• Pinking Shears
  • Fiskars SoftGrip shears
• Pins
  • Dressmaking pins
  • Glass ball head pins
• Pin cushion
• Fabric weights
  • Dritz pattern weights
• Seam ripper
  • Clover ergonomic seam ripper
  • Dritz multipack seam rippers – you will need more than one!
• Thingymajig / hump jumper
  • All the options here
• Measuring tape
  • Keep this one around your neck
  • Keep this one on your work table
• Pressing mat or ironing board
  • This is one just like mine
  • This is a longer version
• Iron
  • Small and portable (but not cheap)
• Pressing cloth
  • Any piece of cotton cloth will do
• Printer paper
  • I use HP printer paper
  • This basic one works well too
• Printer
  • Mine is black
• Pattern paper
  • This is a basic version
  • This is the expensive stuff when you’re ready to invest
• Glue stick or tape:
  • Glue stick I use
  • Low tack masking tape I use

For guidance on using any of the above, please refer back the relevant lessons in Learn to sew.