10+ of the Best Sewing Tools for Beginners

If you’re new to sewing, you’ll soon discover that there are a lot of tools available to make your life easier.

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Scissors are a basic and necessary sewing tool, but you can’t underestimate how important it is to have an exclusive, sharp pair of scissors for cutting fabric.

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Scissors

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2

Rotary cutters are really helpful if you cut squares for quilts.

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Rotary Cutter

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If you’re using a rotary cutter to cut fabric, then you need a cutting mat underneath to protect your table or other surface.

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Cutting Mat

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They’re easy to use when I want to make my own bias tape.

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Bias Tape Maker

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When you sew, you’ll need something to hold layers of fabric together.

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Pins or Wonderclips

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You need a soft measuring tape if you plan to take body measurements.

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Measuring Tape

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Your sewing is much neater looking when you use your iron to press your project

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Iron and Ironing Board

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Snap pliers are a nice addition to the sewing room 

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Snap Pliers

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If you own a serger, a serger mat is a great way to reduce noise and vibration.

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Serger Mat

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This is nice when you want to trace your pattern on your fabric, then cut it out with scissors after

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Tailor’s Chalk

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Danielle Pientka

Danielle, is a stay-at-home mom and do-it-yourself blogger. She was raised in New Hampshire, but settled in Maryland.