Sewing is a unique hobby that is both fun and very useful.  You can sew clothing items and decorative items for your home simply by learning the basics of sewing.  You may also choose to start a new business. Whatever you want to do, there are some essential sewing gadgets you can’t do without.

Sewing started out as a primitive and simple stitch to make clothing and utilitarian items.  However, it has progressed to more advanced and interesting clothing and decorative items.  Today, people all over the world sew, mostly women as home sewers but also men who tend to be more professional such as tailors.

A sewing box is perhaps an essential sewing gadget for all households.  Whether you sew or just simply mend things from time to time, a sewing box will keep your supplies in one place.  By having a dedicated sewing box for your supplies, you will always know where things are when you need to sew that button on.

Using dull scissors is one of the most frustrating things you can use when you are sewing.  Dull scissors make your project much harder to complete than it needs to be.  A good quality pair of very sharp scissors will save you a lot of frustration and time.  Your projects will also turn out better and have cleaner lines to them.

Pinking shears are a special type of scissors which cuts fabric so that the edges are zigzagged and this helps prevent fabric fraying.

A stitch gage looks like a small ruler with a sliding gage on it and helps you measure and also to help you sew straight seams and hems every time.

Taylor’s chalk is a must for making markings on your fabric and cutting out patterns.  The chalk is easily removed from your final product.

Anti-fraying solution can be applied to the edges of your fabric to keep it from fraying while you work with it.  The solution can safely be used on most fabrics but please read the instructions on the can.

A magnetic pin holder can make your use of pins and needles easier and is an excellent alternative to a fabric pin cushion.  Also, when you are finished for the day, you can simply wave your magnetic pin holder over your work area and attract up all of the stray pins before someone treads on them.

Elastic pullers are used to pull elastic through casings in your projects.  They are very inexpensive and indispensable if you will be working with elastics.

In addition to these gadgets and to help avoid expensive maintenance, you should also consider a good cover for your sewing machine to keep out dust and dirt.

Another good item to have in your sewing room is a comprehensive reference book on sewing techniques. My favourite is the New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest)

By purchasing the sewing gadgets above as well a sewing machine cover, and a good sewing book, you will be well on your way to happy sewing.  Sewing isn’t really that hard to master, and when you have all of the tools you will need, it is much easier.

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