Sewing Tools, Equipment and Supplies
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
Sewing tools aren't just the sewing box that Grandma had. There are all kinds of tools and equipment that our grandmother's never could have envisioned. Having the right tool for the job makes accuracy and achieving professional results possible.
Hand Sewing Tools
Hand sewing tools are more than Grandma's sewing box. They may not all fit in a sewing kit but they will contribute to accurate professional results.
- Create a Sewing Kit
- Photo Gallery of Sewing Tools
- Sewing Tape Measures
- Sewing Gauges
- Pincushions and Magnetic Pin Holders
- Seam Rippers
- Needle Threader
- Hand Sewing Needles
- Bent-handle Dressmaker Shears
- Pressing Tools for Professional Sewing Results
- Pinking Shears
- Bodkin
- Sewing Rotary Cutting Mats
- Fabric Rotary Cutters
- Rotary Rulers
- Sewing Needle Threaders
- How to Use a Needle Threader to Thread a Sewing Needle
- Is There a Difference In Threads? You Be The Judge!
- Wooden Pressing Bar - A Sewing Tool - Great for Pressing without Getting Burned
Sewing Machines
A sewing machine is probably the most expensive investment you will make in sewing. Having a machine that functions without making you frustrated is vital to enjoy sewing.
- Before You Buy a Sewing Machine
- Sewing Machine Gallery--Parts of a Sewing Machine
- Buying a Sewing Machine Online Recommendations
- Sewing Machine Needles
- Sewing Machine Troubleshooting
- Guide to Understanding Sewing Machine Needle Position
- Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance
- Sew a Custom Sewing Machine Cover
- Is There a Difference In Threads? You Be The Judge!
- Thread A Sewing Machine - Keep The Presser Foot Up
- Finding a Sewing Machine Manual or Replacement Manual
- How to Thread A Sewing Machine
- Sewing Machine Seam Guides
- How to Set a Sewing Machine Seam Guide for Accurate Seam Allowances
- Stop End of Seam Thread Jams
- How to Machine Baste When Sewing
- Solve Sewing Machine Problems - Fix it Without Repair Shop Bills
- Skipping Stitches - Sewing Machine Skipping Stitches
- Bobbin Thread - Bobbin Thread Bunching
- Bobbin Thread - Bobbin Thread for Sewing
Machine Embroidery
No one will argue that machine embroidery is beautiful, adds decorative detail to anything and the color possibilities are endless. It's also relatively new to the home sewing community. Learn all you can before you dive into this wonderful embellishing possibility.
- Basic Machine Embroidery Information
- Hooping & Stabilizing Basics for Machine Embroidery
- How to Machine Embroider Free Standing Lace Designs
- Machine Embroidery Sewing Machine Needle
- Machine Embroidery Designs and More!
- Machine Embroidery Tips & Information
- Free Motion Embroidery
- Make Your Own Label
- First Aid and Health Embroidery Designs
- Custom Embroidery Designs to Embroider on Home Embroidery Sewing Machines
- Interfacing And Stabilizers
- Tips for Using Machine Embroidery to Embroider a Tee Shirt
- Home Sewing Machine Embroidery for Every Day Purposes
- How to Machine Embroider Free Standing Lace Designs