A Beginner’s Guide To Basic Sewing Tools

Posted by stephn rowling on March 5th, 2020

Did you just bring home your first ever sewing machine? Or are you planning to buy a machine very soon? In both the cases, it is crucial to know what tools you will need to embark on your first ever sewing odyssey. If you want to master the art of sewing, you first need to purchase appropriate notions, from threads to pins and needles, to cater to all your sewing needs. We suggest you start with the basic tools and go on to add on to your sewing kit as you acquire the required expertise. Before we familiarize you with the sewing tools you won’t be able to live without, those located in Canada, visit Funky Monkey Fabrics to fulfill requirements of notions in Canada!

Few Basic Sewing Tools

Fabric Cutting Shears: Cutting the fabric in precise pieces is the first step towards a successful sewing project which brings us to the importance of cutting shears! These are scissors that come with a bent handle that allow the lower blade to easily slide along the length of the fabric. Try to go for a longer blade as they get the job done in a minimum number of strokes.

Seam Rippers: It is natural to make a mistake or two while sewing and this is where a seam ripper will come in handy. The U shaped tool comes with a pointed end while the other end has a red ball which ensures that your fabric does not get ripped when you are using the tool.

Craft Shears: You may need to cut paper while sewing to get an idea about patterns or templates. We suggest you keep a craft shear in your kit so that you don’t have to use your fabric shear for cutting anything but the fabric.

Thread Snips: These are a small pair of pointed scissors, usually 3” to 3” and a half long and are best suited to snip threads, open buttonholes, and cut stitches! Keep it handy while sewing to make your life easier.

Tape Measure: You must include a tape measure in your sewing kit as they are required to take precise body measurements. You will notice that one side of this tape is marked in meters while the other side is in inches. It is advisable to go for a tape measure with metal ends.

Fabric Marking Tools: You may need to put a mark on the fabric itself while sewing. When you do, make sure that you use a fabric marking tool. There comes a lot of variety in these and you may explore and expand your collection as you go on to master the art!

Funky Monkey Fabrics is the one-stop-shop for all your requirements of notions in Canada! We carry a huge selection of scissors, threads, fabric markers and more. Come visit.

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