sewing
Hand-sewing needles
Choose a hand-sewing type suited to your fabric and thread.
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Sew-all thread
A practical starting point for ordinary sewing projects.
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Embroidery thread
Useful for exploring colour and outlines on a sampler.
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Fabric scissors
A separate cutting tool for your fabric jobs.
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Small embroidery scissors
For controlled thread trimming in a small workspace.
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Tape measure
Measure the actual fabric or garment before planning.
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Sewing ruler
Useful for straight layout marks and repeated measurements.
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Needle threader
A small aid when threading compatible needle eyes.
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storage
Pincushion & needle case
Give sharp tools one visible home between steps.
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buttons
Two-hole buttons
Flat buttons for suitable replacements or decorative work.
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Four-hole buttons
Another common sew-through button style.
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Shank buttons
Buttons attached through a loop underneath.
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Covered-button kits
Make a fabric-faced button using matching blanks and tools.
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Mixed craft buttons
Explore colour and layout on adult decorative projects.
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Embroidery hoops
A support for suitable hand-embroidery work.
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Embroidery needles
Choose a needle eye and point for your thread and fabric.
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fabric
Cotton fabric pieces
Useful for small layouts and scrap tests.
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Linen embroidery fabric
Another fabric to consider for an outline sampler.
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Craft felt
A flexible material for decorative experiments.
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Fabric marking tools
Transfer temporary layout marks using a compatible method.
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Seam ripper
For carefully removing stitches when a job calls for it.
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Repair patches
Compare repair options for an appropriate garment.
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Divided organisers
Separate notions by the way you actually look for them.
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Thread storage
Keep labels and matching thread together.
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paper
Card blanks
A backing for paper-based decorative projects.
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Paper & craft glue
A possible fixing method for suitable paper craft materials.
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Scrapbook sleeves
Keep project records and flat paper templates together.
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learning
Sewing books
Look for explanations that match the skills you want to learn.
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