Gamom3 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Um, my sewing machine? tee hee I don't sew that much, but my rotary cutter and cutting mat are two things I wouldn't want to give up. Ever. Love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 seam ripper, hands down. Good scissors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Good straight pins, my rotary cutter and mat, and good sharpened scissors. And my drawer FULL of thread :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Also, I LOVE my Viking sewing machine. Love it. I would probably not sew without it. I don't sew much these days, but when I get to, I enjoy it because I have a good machine. Also, you can't beat an excellent pair of scissors like Ginghers, and a good rotary cutter & cutting mat. The other thing that I love is my magnetic pin cushion. What a dream come true. You can pretty much aim the pins in its direction and they land on it. No more pins all over the place. It's lovely. Oh yes, let's not forget the seam ripper!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Here is my list: Great scissors, I wouldn't want to be without my ginghers (I have three pairs and the kids know not to touch them, at all. Of course, DH sometimes forgets.) Rotary cutter and cutting mat Glass head pins, so you can iron over them Large cutting table Iron and large ironing board Lots of thread colors (and I like Aurofil thread) Lots of bobbins Lots of presser feet for my machine many different types of machine needles Freezer paper for making patterns and stencils Parchment paper to use when fusing for art quilts Wonder Under for art quilts and fabric postcards Ok, I could go on. But really, good scissors, my rotary cutter, threads, and machine needles are my biggies. Oh, and glass head pins so you can iron over them. And, I love a great fabric/quilt store. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdeno Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I am thinking about asking for a rotary cutter and mat for my b'day but I am not sure. I am trying to keep things simple. I will have to follow this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I could do without sewing in general :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuthouse Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 The absolute essentials: Assorted needles Beeswax for coating the thread A very nice pair of scissors about a 1/2 pound of very good pins A vinyl coated measuring tape of 60" A seam gauge, A wooden point turner Some very good tailors chaulk Some tailors marking thread A very nice pair of embrodiery scissors A third hand A very good iron, ironing board, and tailors ham A nice yard stick A number 4H pencil, or a mechanical pencil with 4H lead. Some safety pins in assorted sizes. You can sew quite well with just this. Then I would buy a seam ripper a magnetic pin holder a 12 inch wooden ruler with a steel edge a pair of thread snips a full length mirror a cardboard table protector (cutting board) a tailor's clapper and a good lint brush some darning needles and a darning egg a small embrodiery (sp?) hoop a very good mechanical sewing machine that does straight stitch and a zigzag. I sewed for twenty years with nothing more than this list. If your still at it with this amount of equipment, you can then begin to specialize with the sorts of things that are specific to what you like to do most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 a table to lay fabric out on, instead of having to crawl around on the floor. Ugh. I get bruises on my poor shins when I do that, my shins being the only part of my body that is still skinny [*bg*]. I have a folding craft table that I love; its sides drop down when not in use, and it has a removeable cover, like an ironing board cover. I *love* this table. I'm thrilled to death that in this house I have a whole room for crafty-sewing-whatnot, and that I can put my sewing machine on a table and just leave it there. 30 years of sewing in the living room or dining room seem like a bad dream, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi in CA Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I would always emphasize how important the iron is. Most people don't think about it but having an iron close to your sewing machine is the difference between having a finished product you feel good about and one you want to throw into the garbage. It really is THAT important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Most all of the above are on my list...especially glass head pins, good scissors and a rotary cutter. But I also wouldn't sew these days without a serger--makes the job SOOOOOO much easier and faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenJac1501 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh thats easy for me lol A Seam Ripper lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 dh.He's the one who can sew.I try to avoid it as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnoises Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I would not be able to live without a needle and thread so I could sew on buttons. Other than that.....run away. Or like my son says, "Not gonna happen!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in MD Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My sturdy Bernina 900 (pre-computerized model), gingher scissors, seam ripper, different sized needles (embroidery, quilting, walking foot (for machine quilting quilts) and the small fish hooking one for hand tying quilts or sewing on buttons), rotary cutter, mat and long quilting ruler. I also enjoy hand work so I have some pearl cotton, embroidery threads and I never seem to have enough basic white and black, natural quilting thread when I need it. I enjoy quilting, hand embroidery and working with wool (blanket stitch, pennyrugs, primitive rug hooking). Right now I am mainly finishing hand projects while my children are in piano lessons. So I have a small bag with small gingher (embroidery) scissors, magnetic needle catcher, thimble and project of the day/month, etc. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iquilt Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Seam rippers :) And my awesome sewing table that allows me to lock up everything when I need to keep little fingers away from my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in NC Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I am thinking about asking for a rotary cutter and mat for my b'day but I am not sure. I am trying to keep things simple. I will have to follow this thread I got a cutting mat for christmas. I am glad I got a big one from Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B7MUGY I can cut out my pattern without having to adjust a small pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmgconner Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My seam ripper, rotary cutter and mat. I mostly quilt, so those are my big needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My mom! We're buying fabric & buttons today for the "Little House" dress she is going to sew for dd. I'm a sewing drop-out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Anna Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Since much of my sewing is mending with my two children at their present ages (and living in a tiny 2-bedroom apartment), I find my dritz stick (the one whose numerals haven't been sucked off), a tiny little hook for dealing with snags, and a plastic point/curve turner to be the neatest - beyond the ripper, scissors, and sewing machine, of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Pins, seam ripper, that 6" measuring thing with the slider (I've lost it twice!) Sewing machine of course. I also love my serger, but as long as I have a machine, I could live without my serger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithseed Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I am always loosing my hem gauge (that 6" measuring thing)! When I packed up our house last Oct, I found 4 of them!!! At least I'm set for the next month or two before they all disappear again:rolleyes:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umarider Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 My serger (can't believe I went so long w/out one!) Huskystar sewing machine (just a good, basic workhorse) Rotary cutter & mat (makes is so much easier to cut stretch fabric w/out distortion) Sharp scissors that are ONLY for sewing! A plethora of machine needles (always need to change these for the light stretch fabrics I use) Turning "sticks" - I don't know the name of these, but they are plastic and you can attach them to the fabric/elastic so you can turn long narrow things, or run elastic through waistbands, etc. (they are dark blue plastic, made in Japan) I freak when I misplace one!:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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