Sewing tools
for beginners
Everything you need to start sewing, from choosing your first machine to understanding the tools you'll reach for again and again.
let's start with the basics
When you're new to sewing, it can feel like you need hundreds of gadgets before you even begin. The good news is that you only need a few essentials to get going. This guide covers the basic tools sewists use regularly and what they are for.
Tools I use every day
These are the tools that live on my sewing table and help me with almost every project I make.
sewing mahcine
fabric scissors
thread snips
tape measure
pins and clips
iron and ironing board
rotary cutter
quilting ruler
Explore tool guides
more in-depth guides to help you choose your tools with confidence.
sewing mahcine
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needles, pins and clips
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fabric scissors and rotary cutters
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marking tools
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measuring tools
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thread guide
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sewing
machines
You don't need the most expensive machine to start sewing. Look for a machine with a straight stitch, zigzag stitch and adjustable stitch length. Many beginner projects can be completed with these basic features alone.
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