I use a chopstick for the point turner (even cheaper). I use the Crayola washable marker pack to do marking. It always washes out of fabric and variety of colors work with different fabrics I pick :)
a package of balloons (less than $1): you use them as finger cots or grippers ...for extra control when guiding fabric under the presser foot (similar to quilting gloves) or for use in hand sewing to grip needle. And a box of single edge razor blades (@$5 for a lifetime supply)...better than a seam ripper once you get the hang of them ...but a seam ripper is safer in general
I have a little round badge style clip that has a carabiner at the end of a self retractable line that I clip to my clothes and on the carabiner clip I attach a pair of small scissors to clip threads. Then I’m never without my scissors! I teach sewing and now I give all my students a clip as a sewing gift. They all love them.
It would of been nice for you guys to use what you were showing because I am a beginner sewer and I never had a clue of what you guys were talking about sometimes 😊
A bodkin for threading elastic through a casing. Seam ripper for taking out stitches. Brush and oil for cleaning your sewing machine. Jeanamajig for sewing through thick seams without breaking a needle. Wrist pin holder and a magnetic pin dish.
One of my favorites is a sewing awl. It has two main uses. 1. I can use it instead of my fingers to guide fabric very close to my machine's presser foot. I do this on almost every seam, especially on tight curves and corners. 2. If I need to make a small hole in my fabric, say for an eyelet, the awl will push threads out of the way instead of cutting them - much stronger. The back end of my awl is smooth and round, so I could use it to finger press too. But I usually use a fingernail.
I have my grandmother's seam gauge, which has a metal slider. I wish the newer ones were still metal so I don't have to worry about melting it while ironing a hem.
I use a magnetic tool dish from harbor freight to hold my metal pins. I don’t know if they still have these coupons or not, but I got it for free with one of their newsletter coupons🎉
I like a thin metal loop turner for its intended purpose as well as for pulling under serger ends. I also like a see through silk organza pressing cloth so you can see what you’re pressing.
I have a plastic bin that slides right under my serger table with: a sturdy seamripper, chalk, thread snips, an embroidery needle (for finishing serger tails), a special tool for elastic insertion. Next I have a little bin with wonderclips and a magnetic dish for my pins.
Great ideas! I like those point turners. I use a long, metal knitting needle with a blunt end - pointy enough to get the point out, but blunt enough not to poke through! But I really like those point turners too, and will add them to the kit if I see them around! They're a lot more portable than a long knitting needle. :)
Best press cloth ever: An old cotton pillow case from your grandparents
Love that!
for $2 or less - dental floss! it's great for zig-zagging over to make gathering EASY!!
I can buy elastic thread cheaper than $2.
Or yarn!
Great tip!
What a fab idea! I’m going to do this regularly from now on.
I use a chopstick for the point turner (even cheaper). I use the Crayola washable marker pack to do marking. It always washes out of fabric and variety of colors work with different fabrics I pick :)
Thanks for sharing!
I like to use a Wonder Clip on my seam gauge to hold the slider in place.
That's a great idea!
I use soap slivers to mark darker fabrics. It leaves a nice mark and rubs off when you are done. My mother-in-law gave me that tip many years ago.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing.
A demonstration with the items would have been very helpful, especially for beginners 😊
a package of balloons (less than $1): you use them as finger cots or grippers ...for extra control when guiding fabric under the presser foot (similar to quilting gloves) or for use in hand sewing to grip needle.
And a box of single edge razor blades (@$5 for a lifetime supply)...better than a seam ripper once you get the hang of them ...but a seam ripper is safer in general
Those are some great tips!
HERA MARKER and GLUE STICK! I always crease my hem folds with a hera marker before i press and sew :)
Those are great tools!
I have a little round badge style clip that has a carabiner at the end of a self retractable line that I clip to my clothes and on the carabiner clip I attach a pair of small scissors to clip threads. Then I’m never without my scissors! I teach sewing and now I give all my students a clip as a sewing gift. They all love them.
What a lovely gift! ❤
It would of been nice for you guys to use what you were showing because I am a beginner sewer and I never had a clue of what you guys were talking about sometimes 😊
Yes a lot of people had made the same comment and it seems like she isn’t interested in replying to any of you
Under 15.00 get yourself some garage lights for your lamps. They are super bright and helps if your room is especially dark.
Great tip!
Thanks for the great tips, a demonstration of some would have been very useful, but.. I'm off to the hardware store for washers :)
A magnetic wand for when I drop pins hahaha
Look for extendable magnet, even with light. Awesome for pins/needles
Hardware store
Yes. You missed magnets. They work well to keep fabric together and still.
A bodkin for threading elastic through a casing. Seam ripper for taking out stitches. Brush and oil for cleaning your sewing machine. Jeanamajig for sewing through thick seams without breaking a needle. Wrist pin holder and a magnetic pin dish.
All great tools to have!
I use a lot of clips when I sell and I also found bigger clips at our local Dollar tree that worked great too
Great tip!
Only in the USA. Those same things are quite pricy in Canada, especially the seam clips.
I sure wish you would have demonstrated how those tools are used
Which tools are you curious about? If you're unsure how some of them work or what they are for I'm happy to try to answer your questions.
@@SeamworkVideo The bias tape one and the one where you turn things inside out would have benefitted from visuals for a newbie like me. : )
I use binder clips in place of tiny clothes pins and they come in various sizes and they are cheaper.
One of my favorites is a sewing awl. It has two main uses.
1. I can use it instead of my fingers to guide fabric very close to my machine's presser foot. I do this on almost every seam, especially on tight curves and corners.
2. If I need to make a small hole in my fabric, say for an eyelet, the awl will push threads out of the way instead of cutting them - much stronger.
The back end of my awl is smooth and round, so I could use it to finger press too. But I usually use a fingernail.
Awls are more versatile than they seem!
I was thinking of a stiletto but an awl is a great idea, too!
I have my grandmother's seam gauge, which has a metal slider. I wish the newer ones were still metal so I don't have to worry about melting it while ironing a hem.
I know! The metal ones are so much nicer.
I found one at an antique shop!
I use to buy plastic clothes pins at the 99 cent store
😊
I use a magnetic tool dish from harbor freight to hold my metal pins. I don’t know if they still have these coupons or not, but I got it for free with one of their newsletter coupons🎉
Nice! What a score!
Great video. I’m a bit envious of the brilliant light in this workspace. Love the all-white on walls, table, etc. .
We're in Portland, OR so it's not always this sunny!
I like a thin metal loop turner for its intended purpose as well as for pulling under serger ends. I also like a see through silk organza pressing cloth so you can see what you’re pressing.
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Sewing nipper scissors/thread cutter. And a seam ripper.
I have a plastic bin that slides right under my serger table with: a sturdy seamripper, chalk, thread snips, an embroidery needle (for finishing serger tails), a special tool for elastic insertion. Next I have a little bin with wonderclips and a magnetic dish for my pins.
Nice! It's good to have all those tools close at hand.
Great ideas! I like those point turners. I use a long, metal knitting needle with a blunt end - pointy enough to get the point out, but blunt enough not to poke through! But I really like those point turners too, and will add them to the kit if I see them around! They're a lot more portable than a long knitting needle. :)
Since I am a knitter, I use knitting needles more often than my point turners...If I have to iron, I usually use my bamboo ones
I feel so lucky to have most of these, even the washers!
Wow, so helpful!
Some great advice. Thanks.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Where did you find the flexible ruler with 1/8” marks? I’ve been searching but haven’t found one online yet.
I found one I like at Blick Art Materials. It's called the Westcott Plastic ruler and it's 18" long.
What’s the washer size?
I think 1 or 2" washers are nice, but really you can choose the size you like!
Não entendi nada. Pois não entendo inglês 😅