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Sewing and Tailoring essentials for home use

Beginners and pros, make use of several sewing tools that include dressmaker scissors, seam rippers, and tape measures. You’ll also find sewing accessories such as tracing paper, sewing templates, and rulers to ensure accuracy.

Thread is available in 100 percent cotton, polyester, and rayon to suit the needs of most any project. Look for thread in a wide spectrum of colors to match, coordinate, or offset fabrics. Thread is available in bobbins and small, medium, and large spools. For crocheting and knitting, yarn comes in multiple colors, weights, and lengths, and knitting and crochet needles are available in several sizes.

Fabrics for crafting and sewing

Different sewing projects call for a variety of fabrics. Cotton fabric and nylon are ideal for quilting and clothing while felt is suitable for arts and crafts projects. Use fat quarters for quilting and blanket projects. They’re available in several colors and patterns.

Browse several types of versatile fabrics that include:

• Felt
• Tulle
• Cotton
• Polyester
• Muslin
• Nylon
• Oilcloth
• Velvet

Sewing machines for novices and pros

Browse through an expanded array of electronic and computerized sewing machines from popular brands such as Brother®, and the Singer® Sewing Company. There are one-needle styles, and sewing and embroidery machines that perform double-duty and are ideal for monogramming. Look for heavy-duty machines for frequent use, or select machines with built-in memory and PC connectivity for use with programs and downloads.

Look through several styles of pins and sewing needles that include ball head straight pins, glass head pins, and hand needles with threaders. Dressmaker pins and safety pins are also available in several sizes to handle any mix of fabrics.

Miscellaneous sewing needs

Additional fabric supplies include patches to repair or mend denim, and character and kid-themed patches ideal for stylizing jackets, backpacks, and shirts. Produce crisp pleats and creases with an array of dry irons, or floor and hand steamers.

Quilters and seamstresses enjoy sewing books that cover embroidering, quilting, knitting, and embellishing, to name a few. Browse through how-to books about recycling and repurposing fabrics and crafts for kids and adults to enjoy.