Basic sewing supplies

What exactly constitutes the bare necessities for sewing is subject to debate. Some people like more tools, others say that even a sewing machine is optional as you can sew by hand.

For the sake of clarity, when we refer to basic sewing supplies on this website, we mean the following:

• Tape measure
• Sewing machine
  • Sewing machine needles
  • Bobbins
• Sewing thread
• Fabric scissors
• Seam ripper
• Pins and hand sewing needles
• Fabric marker/Pencils
• An iron