Basic Sewing Kit
What's in a basic sewing kit for bagmaking?
When signing up for classes or workshops, quilters are often told, "Bring your basic sewing kit."
Here are recommended basics to include in your kit when it comes to sewing bags:
- Rotary cutter and extra blades
- Scissors — both for fabric and for paper
- Stiletto & Pressing Tool
- Wonder Clips
- Pins and needles — both hand and sewing machine
- Pincushion
- Needle threader
- Thimble
- Seam Ripper
- Circle Rulers
- Removable markers
- Mechanical pencil and eraser
- Fine-tip permanent marker
- Washable glue stick
- Double-sided basting tape
- Masking tape
- Tube turner
- Pressing bars
- Bodkin
- Hemostats
- Bias tape makers, 1/2" and 1"
- Small hammer to flatten seams
- Thread to match project
And, of course, don't forget these items:
- Rotary cutting mat and rulers
- Iron and mat
Looking for great sewing organizers that you can take to class? Try these fun ByAnnie patterns:
- Catch All Caddy 2.0
- Flipping Out
- In Control
- Pocket Packers
- Project Bags 2.0
- Quick Zip Cases
- Ruler Wrap
- Running With Scissors
- Take A Stand
Want to learn more about Annie's favorite tools? Read our blog post!
