These are the sewing tools that I use most often. With so many sewing tools out there, here’s some help picking the best.
Happy Friday, my lovelies! Today I’m sharing five of my favorite sewing tools and supplies — with five more favorite sewing tools here! Some of these may be familiar to you, but I’m hoping you’ll discover some new favorites as well.
1. Wonder Clips
I pinned the binding on my first few quilts, and it was pretty much a stab-fest. I bled on my nephew’s quilt because all the pins were facing in the direction that was best for sticking me under my thumbnails as I sewed on the binding. I’m pretty sure that’s a form of torture.
WONDER CLIPS
2. Fabric Grips
If you use a ruler and rotary cutter, I can’t recommend these little sandpaper dots more highly. You put them on the bottom of your cutting ruler and it keeps the ruler from sliding over your fabric.
FABRIC GRIPS
3. Havel’s Serrated Scissors
I have a lot of scissors I love (and I’ll share another pair next week!), but today I want to gush about my micro-serrated scissors.
HAVEL’S SERRATED SCISSORS
4. Seam-Fix
I’d like to pretend that I never make a mistake, so I never have to use a seam ripper. HA! I rip all the time, as does every other sewer I know. Ripping isn’t that difficult, but it leaves threads everywhere.
SEAM-FIX
5. Magnetic Pin Cushion
To say that I love my magnetic pin cushion is an understatement. My aunt gave me hers when I first started sewing and I can’t imagine sewing without it.
MAGNETIC PIN CUSHION
Now that I’ve shared five, tell me — what are your go-to sewing tools?
Comments & Reviews
Meg says
This was a fun post to read, even though I don’t know how to sew, haha! My mother-in-law is an avid quilter, and I’ve already earmarked the Wonder Clips as birthday/Christmas gifts. Thanks!
Cori George says
The Wonder Clips are truly amazing!!
Joyce Gerhold says
Cori, I am a “lefty” – do you know if those scissors are compatible for a lefty? Thanks, really enjoy your blog.
Cori George says
I think they aren’t specifically for either hand — the shape of the handle is the same on both halves. But I am NOT a lefty so I can’t say for certain!!
Kelly - A Side of Sweet says
I agree with every one of these! I have them all, but I don’t sew as much as I wish I did. I’m too impulsive and impatient. I really need to get back into the swing of things! P.S. – Stopping by from Blog Her – nice to meet you (very briefly) in person!
Cori George says
It was nice to meet you too, Kelly!
Billye says
I use a small sticky roller (ones for cat hair or lint on your clothes) to pick up the stray threads after ripping. I can roll it all over the table and floors too!
Cori George says
I have one too! I need to remember to use it more often. Usually I just run around covered in thread ;-)
Shirley Helm says
Cori, are the scissors 8″ or 10″.? I’m going to order some, just want to make sure I order the right ones.
Thanks!!
Shirley
Cori George says
Mine are the 8″ pair — hope you love them! :)
Shirley Helm says
Cori,
I love your blog! Can you tell me our your scissors 8″ or 10″.? I want to order some but want to make sure I get the right ones.
Thank you!
Shirley
Shirley Helm says
I’m sorry my internet has been down most of the morning and my question posted twice. Thanks for the answer.
Cori George says
Yay! I love all of these tools, too, and use them all the time when sewing!
Corri says
I think I have more than five, but the ones that come to mind are my Bernina sewing machine, Oliso iron, Creative Grid slotted ruler, F&P design wall, and wonder clips!