Today I thought I would share what the surface in front of
my sewing machine looks like. It is here I keep the essential tools used when
sewing at the machine. Don’t mistake this as an organized person sharing
something. It’s a lazy one!
When sewing, I must have these items nearby.
Not just simply “nearby” but RIGHT there!
Awl
Tweezers
Curved clipping threads scissors
Small scissors
Seam ripper
Corner Poker Outter
(have no clue what the white thing is
called, just what it does!)
Pins & Pin cushion
Wide stitch pressure foot
(so I don’t forget when I change
to a decorative or zig-zag stitch)
Scrap fabric to begin stitching before fashion fabric
Bobbin ready to fill
Sewing glasses
Not every time will I use or need
some of them, but when I do, I don’t like having to search for that perfect
tool. It’s frustrating to waste time looking and looking, especially for the
seam ripper – so I bought several and have them at different work stations. It’s
not that I make bunches of sewing mistakes and have to rip out stitches. I do a
lot of machine basting for guides and once done with that guide, will rip out
the threads.
NOTE: Neither pair of scissors have finger holes - which is an awesome attribute for my hands!
Do you recognize the tools? Is there something I use that
you haven’t yet tried? Why, for what, do I use such and such? Leave me a
comment and I’ll be happy to explain further!
P.S. Check back tomorrow for another guest post sharing insights
into her world of sewing!
