Sewing Tools I Can't Live Without

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I haven't made one of these sorts of videos for ages so I though I'd share my sewing tools I wouldn't want to be without. These are the sewing tools and gadgets I use every time I sew and include my trusty purple thang, my seam guide foot, my silk organza pressing cloth, a corner shaper tool, my Janome scissors, my Janome embroidery scissors, wonder tape, my rubber ended unpicker, chaco pen and tailors ham and sleeve roll.
Let me talk you through how I use them and why I find them so useful for a multitude of sewing projects and reach for them every time I sew.
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► Purple thang sewing tool www.sewessential.co.uk/purple...
► Corner shaper tool www.sewessential.co.uk/prym-p...
► Husqvarna seam guide foot www.sewessential.co.uk/husqva...
► Janome edge guide foot www.sewessential.co.uk/janome... and www.sewessential.co.uk/janome...
► Brother stitch guide foot www.sewessential.co.uk/brothe...
► Brother vertical stitching alignment foot www.sewessential.co.uk/brothe...
► Wonder tape www.sewessential.co.uk/prym-w...
► Chaco pens www.sewessential.co.uk/sewing...
► Janome scissors large www.sewessential.co.uk/janome...
► Janome scissors small www.sewessential.co.uk/janome...
► Seam ripper rubber end www.sewessential.co.uk/hemlin... small version www.sewessential.co.uk/hemlin...
► Prym ham www.sewessential.co.uk/prym-t...
► Prym sleeve roll www.sewessential.co.uk/prym-t...
► Silk organza pressing cloth www.sewessential.co.uk/ivory-...
► Pressing tips and tools for dressmaking • Dressmaking Pressing T...
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@christinesmutek3856 Месяц назад

I love a good overhead lamp and a mini vacuum cleaner to clean up all the threads and bits of fabric. Not exactly sewing tools but it makes sewing so much easier for me. 👍👍

@SewEssential Месяц назад

both great ideas, we actually stock some really nice, bright lamps for that very reason and I love the mini vacuum idea!

@maureencullen1008 Месяц назад

I loved that you didn't just show the items but showed how to use them. I love my duckbill scissors as they make grading seams so much easier. I also like my pinking shears when cutting seams, especially with vintage garments to give an authentic look. A walking foot makes tricky fabric so much easier to sew.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

Thanks Maureen I'm so glad that was helpful to you, yes duckbill scissors are incredibly useful. A walking foot is so useful and pinked fabric is certainly pretty too

@anouchkavandendoel Месяц назад

My favourite sewing tools are my machines 😂 I had been using a very very simple sewing machine for many years but never really ended up making full garments because the results just weren’t worth the effort, time and money. Now that I have better machines the results are professional and I actually want to wear what I make! Life changing genuinely! I know that sounds extreme but having clothes that fit my unique body is honestly life changing… ❤

@kristinkelting8611 Месяц назад

What brand machines do you recommend

@anouchkavandendoel Месяц назад

@@kristinkelting8611 I’ve only ever owned a simple brother machine and a husqvarna jade 20 I think it is. I now only ever use the latter as it just makes sewing a breeze!

@SewEssential Месяц назад

thanks for sharing Anouchka, I couldn't agree more!

@SewEssential Месяц назад

@@kristinkelting8611 we actually stock the one Anouchka is referring to here www.sewessential.co.uk/husqvarna-viking-jade-20-sewing-machine If you're in the market for a new machine and want to have a chat don't hesitate to contact us. Just drop us an email on sales@sewessential.co.uk and I'll be happy to help

@alluraromel392 Месяц назад

Great video, thank you. I love my bent surgical tweezers. Pack of 3 from AMZ. I have a pair by each machine (sewing, embroidery & serger/overlocker) plus at my cutting table. I also love my rotary cutters & creative grid rulers.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

yes, all such incredibly useful tools, love a good pair of tweezers for fiddly things!

@2Peachcobler Месяц назад

I love all your products that you showed but also like my little 6 inch ruler that has the little slide thing on it to help measure seems.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

oh yes they are so useful i agree

@susanv5684 28 дней назад

I like to use Roxann’s Glue Baste It or even just regular children’s school glue to hold zippers in place when I am making bags. I clip the zips in place, let the glue dry, and then sew the zip seams on several bags at once. Great for holding pockets in place, too.

@mayetchells8884 26 дней назад

I like a thin sliver of soap for marking, it doesn't wear off as easily as chalk, especially for beginner sewists.

@jilldickson3059 Месяц назад

I'm very grateful that you introduced me to the purple "thang" Lucy, I use it all the time!

@jeaneford6895 Месяц назад

Same here.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

It's crazy how such a tiny little, inexpensive tool can be so incredibly useful

@michellehollihan4896 22 дня назад

Thank you!!

@anitamurray7176 29 дней назад

Excellent overview of of some very useful sewing tools! Thanks, Lucy 😊

@michaelgracewatts2943 Месяц назад

Thank you Lucy. I love the wonder tape and have found, like you, it is invaluable when attaching an invisible zip...Grace

@SewEssential Месяц назад

oh it's just the best isn't it Grace?!

@SusieMonk-jh8tj 24 дня назад

Lucy if only I had seen the Janome edge foot a few months ago. I bought one from a site in US who claims to have invented it. I am sure she did but by the time I had paid postage the customs then again customs and delivery of the demand for customs payment here in France it came to almost €70. I also find the plastic side a bit wobbly. Aaaaaaarrrgghhh

@shaidabegum. Месяц назад

I've been using an awl for gathering / pleating fabric. Recently, I've been using very sheer fabric and needed something less sharp asap. Found a blackhead remover tool and worked perfectly.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

haha multi use! It's amazing how inventive us sewers can be!

@nicolajackson3760 Месяц назад

I have a little piece of plastic with cut outs with different measurements all around the sides which is great, I use it to mark hems etc. Another essential for me is a humper jumper so that very thick seams feed through my machine evenly.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

oooh that sounds useful and yes I love a humper jumper - it makes the impossible possible!

@user-xk8qe7rf8p Месяц назад

Thank you Lucy great tools to have!

@SewEssential Месяц назад

I honestly use them every project so I agree

@emmabuxton7971 27 дней назад

Great video Lucy. I have most of those tools now after seeing them on your various videos, but I definitely need those scissors and the tailor's chalk tool - as you say the pieces of chalk are too chunky. My favourite is the ham - use it all the time 😊

@emmaskraftkreations Месяц назад

One of my go to’s in an adjustable zipper foot. I use it for regular zips but because it’s adjustable I can move the foot out of way properly to move the zipper pull

@SewEssential Месяц назад

yes lots of people love those, I always used a concealed zipper foot for invisible zips, but I know an adjustable can useful for lots of other tasks too

@leepayk-bann3489 Месяц назад

I have a silver thimble which fits just right and I love my Japanese quilting thread which I bought from a quilt shop ages ago. I like the products you have shown especially the rubber ended seam ripper.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

oooh the Japanese quilting thread sounds gorgeous

@janetr5164 Месяц назад

Love your channel Lucy you are so informative. What is the lovely blouse pattern you are wearing in this episode please?😃😃

@SewEssential Месяц назад

thank you so much that's really kind of you to say. The blouse is the Saturday Skirt Set and I've just made the skirt too (sewalong coming) you can see the pattern here www.sewessential.co.uk/saturday-skirt-set-friday-pattern-company-sewing-pattern fabric here www.sewessential.co.uk/paisley-print-viscose-woven-fabric-multi and review of the blouse here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kUVO9NxSUiQ.html

@annebettencourt9587 28 дней назад

Thanks for your tips and tricks … I have a Pfaff … I’ll look into the foot guide for multiple stitch width …. I frequently have issues with 1/8” seams.

@elsafischer3247 Месяц назад

Thank you for this tutorial I also think a good iron

@SewEssential Месяц назад

absolutely Elsa, so important for a nice, neat finish

@michellehollihan4896 22 дня назад

I have purchased the pens that iron off, I find it better than chalk

@joulsw3739 Месяц назад

Lucy, what pattern is the shirt you’re wearing? I have the same needlework scissors. Love them and the Chaco chalk pens.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

The blouse is the Saturday Skirt Set and I've just made the skirt too (sewalong coming) you can see the pattern here www.sewessential.co.uk/saturday-skirt-set-friday-pattern-company-sewing-pattern fabric here www.sewessential.co.uk/paisley-print-viscose-woven-fabric-multi and review of the blouse here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kUVO9NxSUiQ.html yes the little scissors and pens are so useful

@miriamgladen9615 Месяц назад

I absolutely need my tracing wheel. Together with a sheet of chalked paper. I would love to find a double wheel to mark two lines at once which is stable enough for accuracy. I have two already but I'm not happy with them. Still looking for good quality.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

have you tried a Clover one? Their products are always good quality and they have a double one here: www.sewessential.co.uk/clover-double-tracing-wheel

@miriamgladen9615 Месяц назад

@@SewEssential thank you, but I have such a clover. It's really wobbly.

@merrim7765 Месяц назад

I guess I have large thumbs and can't bear to use little scissors for trimming. I prefer using knippers.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

yes we stock snips, which some people prefer

@sandybutler8726 26 дней назад

Lucy you forgot your iron ! It is essential for every project.

@anouchkavandendoel Месяц назад

Also you forgot to link the marking tool (Chaco pen) ❤ I found it easily though…

@SewEssential Месяц назад

Whoops! I've just added it in.... Thanks for letting me know ;-)

@helenashman2802 29 дней назад

Hi , can I ask when and why would you use the chalk , please 😊

@jandimarco3113 Месяц назад

Does the Husqvarna seam guide foot work on other makes, I have a Brother ….

@SewEssential Месяц назад

No you should always use feet that are the same brand and compatible with your machine. I linked two similar Brother ones too here: www.sewessential.co.uk/brother-stitch-guide-foot-f035n and here www.sewessential.co.uk/brother-vertical-stitching-alignment-foot-f063 it would be worth checking if it is compatible with your machine, any issues drop us an email.

@india1422 Месяц назад

I never get the wonder tape to stick well

@cleanqueen75 Месяц назад

I know. Some fabrics are worse too. I find it doesn’t stick well.

@SewEssential Месяц назад

oh dear I'm sorry to hear that I've used it again and again on lots of different fabrics without any issues. If you find it fiddly you could try using tweezers to peel the backing off