After countless years of sewing, I've accumulated quite the stockpile of sewing notions.
Today, I'm sharing my tried and true sewing notions that I can't live without! These are the products I've used in my sewing room over the years that I just can't get enough of and would buy again in a heartbeat!
Whether you're a beginner-level sewist or an advanced sewist, these notions are sure to make your job easier!
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Cordless Electric Scissors
These cordless scissors make cutting through fabric and thick materials a breeze. I highly recommend them for anyone who struggles with wrist or joint pain as they make cutting out fabric so much easier!
Peg Board
Pegboards are a fabulous addition to any crafting space. They help you to organize all of your most used notions and tools in a way that makes them easily accessible.
Thread Organizer
There’s nothing worse than a jumbled mess of intertwined threads! I always recommend storing thread on an upright organizer. It keeps the threads from getting tangled, and it helps you to quickly locate the color of thread that you need.
I painted my thread organizer white with spray paint so it would match my sewing room decor.
Craft Clips
I’ve come to love craft clips over the past few years, and now I can’t sew without them! They are great for binding bias tape on quilts and for working with faux leather and thick materials.
Fiskars Hem Gauge
This handy little tool helps you to get perfectly even hems every time! If you struggle to eyeball your hem allowances, you’ll love this tool!
Spray Starch
My secret to professional-looking projects is spray starch! I spray my fabric with starch because it stabilizes the fabric and adds a crisp, clean finish. It’s a must-have, especially when sewing with knits!
Seam Roller
This is one of my sewing hacks when I don’t want to press every seam with an iron and ironing board. If you love to quilt, this is a great notion to keep on hand for quickly pressing seams without any heat.
Spring Loaded Sewing Snips
I couldn’t live without my sewing snips! They are spring loaded, which makes them quick and painless to use. The sharp point helps me to get rid of pesky threads easily.
Prewound Reusable Bobbins
Prewound reusable bobbins are great to keep on hand, so you don’t have to waste any time refilling your bobbins. I love the variety pack of different colors so I can match my bobbin thread to my project.
Bobbin Storage
Tangled bobbin threads are a thing of the past with this handy notion! It keeps bobbins nice and neat. Plus, I love the cute colors that these bobbin boats come in!
Seam Ripper with Light and Magnifier
Accidents happen and having a good seam ripper is a necessity when sewing! If you’ve ever struggled to rip your seam allowances you’ll love this seam ripper. It comes with a light and a magnifying glass so you can easily see your stitches.
I love my Point turner too. C
I've been sewing for 25+ years and didn't pick up a thread rack until the Covid Quarantine/Shutdown Mask-Making Marathon of 2019-2020. (Bonus: using those fab Sweet Red Poppy multi-sized patterns-- how I came to be here!) I grew up in a household where Mom stored serger thread cones on a gigantic version of this, and this one has been handy for keeping my most-used spools (topped with their matching bobbins) in arm's reach without having to open storage drawers.
Pro trip on the craft clips-- spend the $$ and get the brand-name Clover Wonder Clips. The knockoffs break/wear out easily and need replacement. I've progressively laid in a supply of Clover clips in several sizes using 40%+ off coupons of 50-count packages at Jo-Ann, and have never had to trash or replace a single one-- and I use them A LOT.
I can't live without weeding tweezers - you know, those angled fine-tipped tweezers for weeding when using a Cricut or other appliance like that. I use them if I need to rip out only a few stitches and they take the place of my stilleto and needle threader. And the handle is a great point turner.