I am so glad I found your channel. I don't live on a deserted island, but I do live on the beach in a remote area. My rotary cutter was the first of my equipment to rust (the salty ocean air destroys everything). It was a really nice, expensive cutter too. I can only use pins when absolutely necessary (rust). The chalk is a good idea. What I have now is a kind of crayon material and it is horrible. Awesome Tip! 4:30 I never thought of that! "Thread shank". So, that's what it is called. LOL. Thank You!
Get a storage bin that seals really well & store your metal sewing implements in it with those packets that absorb moisture. You can find the packets on Amazon and they’re inexpensive.
I need a Clover seam ripper and awl. I keep the awl in my left hand when I am sewing and use it to tuck in seams and secure those pesky little ends that don't want to align. I find that it can help ease a little fabric in too if you stroke the material towards the presser foot as you sew. I picked that trick up from Joanna over at The Last Stitch. I also make a lot of mistakes and my seam ripper is essential. I like to keep a pair of clippers close too. My machine is not new enough to have a thread cutter. I am on the hunt for a new iron, I will investigate your recommendation. I just found your channel, glad I did.
I love my thread nippers. Quick to pick up to clip threads. Often use to pick out a miss stitch. I have a couple of all metal pairs. One pair were my mom’s from the 60’s & another pair are mine from the 70’s, both purchased at sewing factories. I bought some new ones a few years back, but they were plastic with metal blades & they aren’t worth a flip. I have a pair of Griffin scissors I purchased in the 70’s and they are the best scissors I’ve ever seen. Use them to cut everything (I know they say you should only use them for fabric) and they still cut beautifully. Tried a few years ago to see if I could find another pair and I guess they no longer make them. Did Internet search and couldn’t find any.
Yes, exactly, Ann! I have had fancy irons in the past, but went back to inexpensive ones because I just didn't see a performance boost or longevity of the $100 ones. My $35 one is fantastic!
I thought I might be the only person in the world who wears safety glasses while sewing!
Just found your channel last night & LOVE It. Tool I can't live without are thread nippers. Gingher 0487NS Featherweight Thread Snip
I am so glad I found your channel. I don't live on a deserted island, but I do live on the beach in a remote area. My rotary cutter was the first of my equipment to rust (the salty ocean air destroys everything). It was a really nice, expensive cutter too. I can only use pins when absolutely necessary (rust).
The chalk is a good idea. What I have now is a kind of crayon material and it is horrible.
Awesome Tip! 4:30 I never thought of that!
"Thread shank". So, that's what it is called. LOL.
Thank You!
Get a storage bin that seals really well & store your metal sewing implements in it with those packets that absorb moisture. You can find the packets on Amazon and they’re inexpensive.
I need a Clover seam ripper and awl. I keep the awl in my left hand when I am sewing and use it to tuck in seams and secure those pesky little ends that don't want to align. I find that it can help ease a little fabric in too if you stroke the material towards the presser foot as you sew. I picked that trick up from Joanna over at The Last Stitch. I also make a lot of mistakes and my seam ripper is essential. I like to keep a pair of clippers close too. My machine is not new enough to have a thread cutter. I am on the hunt for a new iron, I will investigate your recommendation. I just found your channel, glad I did.
Hi Jan! An awl is such a great tool! I do use mine all the time. And, unfortunately, I need a seam ripper all too often!
What are your favorite sewing tools?!
What tools can't you live without?
Any non-sewing tools that you use in your sewing and love?
I love my thread nippers. Quick to pick up to clip threads. Often use to pick out a miss stitch. I have a couple of all metal pairs. One pair were my mom’s from the 60’s & another pair are mine from the 70’s, both purchased at sewing factories. I bought some new ones a few years back, but they were plastic with metal blades & they aren’t worth a flip. I have a pair of Griffin scissors I purchased in the 70’s and they are the best scissors I’ve ever seen. Use them to cut everything (I know they say you should only use them for fabric) and they still cut beautifully. Tried a few years ago to see if I could find another pair and I guess they no longer make them. Did Internet search and couldn’t find any.
You don’t have to buy an expensive iron to sew. I’ve been a seamstress over 50 years & have never bought an expensive iron.
Yes, exactly, Ann! I have had fancy irons in the past, but went back to inexpensive ones because I just didn't see a performance boost or longevity of the $100 ones. My $35 one is fantastic!