8 FANTASTIC sewing tools I could not live without.

I've been sewing for 10 years now and have bought every sewing tool in the book. In this video, I have narrowed down the tools that I have found the most useful - I have returned to repeatedly because they saved time and frustration. I don't want you to treat it like a shopping list, instead use the video to think about the tools in your own stash and which ones you find most beneficial. After all, all of our needs are different.

8 𝐵𝑅𝐼𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐴𝑁𝑇 sewing tools that have stood the test of time!
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[Penguinandpear]

Hello friends! Let me know what your most used tool is? Itll be interesting to see if we like different things or the same!? xx

[aliceannjo]

I found a metal shop table at a yard sale a few years ago. Put my cutting mat on top and have magnets to hold the patterns down. also have magnetic hooks on the side to hang other things I use.

[cherylphilabaum]

I use most only I don't have the heavy dice. did enjoy your video...I am from U.S.A. Florida

[darshnarach]

Tweezers.... 100% using tweezers to thread server or sewing machine. To hold down corners, us the back of it as a guide to push down extra layers use the tip to ensure layers are split when I want...

[cliftonmcnalley]

I've bought 3 magnetic "pin" holders for $2 each from the hardware store, so I can have them where needed. An emergency call at 5:30 am when I was 15 to get a neighbors kids off to school has given me a lifelong ability to rarely drop a pin or needle. Her needle was about 2-1/4" long and she'd stepped on the dull end resulting in both ends of the needle protruding from either side of her foot!

I waithed until I was over 50 to buy decent shears. Big mistake! I now own Ginghers and Kai and find that my arthritic hands appreciate switching the two out. They utilize finger joints differently and apply pressure differently. Thread snips at the machine are also amazing.

If drafting/tracing your own patterns, green painter's "frog tape" is a neccessity. It seems to be just like old fashioned drafting tape and will release from tissue paper without tearing. Super handy stuff. I use it for loose threads at times.

The crayola marker thing is a great tip. I usually use chalk pencils, but I have a tendency to grab whatever is close on occasion. Yes, I have carefully used a sharpie.😮

[velvetstitching]

Love my Babylock Victory Serger! (so I bought a Babylock Acclaim and then the Euphoria too!

[annbutler]

So pleased you are back with Penguin and Pear sewing. I really enjoy your sewing videos. I'm definitely getting those washable pens - great tip! Also the magnetic pin holder as they not too expensive and great for picking up pins you cant see. Take care x

[helenc]

Pins out of the fabric and immediately into the pincushion. You don’t lay a pin down. It only goes into the pin cushion. When I was growing up my mother was very negligent with her pins. My twin sister, me and my dad ALL had to have surgery to remove broken pins from our feet. To make it worse my mother was never repentant over this. So I decided if I ever sewed I would be super careful. Excellent video. I am subscribing😊😊😊

[zazmau]

Glue a magnet on the bottom of a pretty saucer or small decorative dish purchased at the thrift store for a magnetic pin dish. I buy a box of medical exam table paper rolls. On the rare occasion it isn't wide enough I tape a scrap on where I need it. Crayola washable pens are wonderful!!!! I have tested them with a hot iron and even the dark colors wash out!! I ordered a bunch oh those needle threaders from Temu for real cheap. Love your pattern weights! I have been known to use canned goods as pattern weights! I too love my extra long tape measure and to top it off it's PINK! Pink, the most beautiful color in the world!! LOL I was a late bloomer on buying a serger/coverstitch machine due to buying a lemon one years ago. My, how they have changed and buying a good quality brand helps too.

[sunflowersammee]

My serger is the best investment, yet. But I have struggled with threading like everyone else.

[daxxydog]

I bought a Fiskars brand cheap scissor sharpener at Walmart. I sharpened every pair of scissors in my house and, wow, what a difference! Even the super cheap ones cut so much better. If you have shears that have serrated edges, it won’t work, but for the smooth edged, regular scissors, it worked great for me.

[lorraine]

Another video chock full of useful information. The sewing tools you mentioned are essential in my book. A gridded cutting mat and sharp scissors were a game changer for me. I found that inexpensive scissors work great as long as they are sharp . . . and the bonus is that they are so easy to sharpen at home. Thank you, Claire, for another insightful video.

[bluegrassdreamsseams]

I love your dice! Now I will look for unusual items for weights!
My favorite tool in my sewing room appears to be small scissors! I have them everywhere for sewing, knitting, and hand embroidery work/cross stitching.

[johannecostello]

I love my cutting mat, rotary blade and large wide ruler. I use these every day. My least favorite and most used tool is my seam ripper.

[charityrochford]

I love my wonder clips! They’re a big help with keeping things together and not poking myself. They don’t work for every scenario, but they sure help a lot!

Also, My thread organizer was completely unexpected to be a win! It’s a clear box with dividers on each side- we have one for holding my son’s hotwheels and and matchbox cars, and I use the same thing to organize my spoils of thread! It makes it so I can easily see the colors and I can keep the bobbin in the same section as the spool so I’m not searching. Love it!

[PrayNowall]

Oh, wow! Washable crayola pens!!!! BRILLIANT!! I’m a 45+ year sewing veteran.

[dee]

I have a tremor too and poor eyesight and agree about the needle threader. They are do simple and haven't changed in decades, so you know they work!

[gbarnett]

I love light when I am sewing. Got a LED light strip that mounts under the upper arm or throat of sewing machine. i tap the on button and can see even black thread on black fabric. I have light plugged in to a electric surge outlet that also has my my old iron that does not not have auto off. If light is on then iron may be hot. My eyes are getting older and every bit of light helps. May need so cheat glasses too.

[jacquelinesmith]

The washable markers was an excellent tip, so much so, that I’ll pick up a box tomorrow. Thanks

[UtahGmaw]

I used my left over tile for weights. It's thicker than most. It works for me. I am going to get some washable pens like you have. These are great tips. And I just wanted to let you know how much your advice is helping me get my sewing mojo back. I have been trying to get back into sewing for a long time and your advice has been tremendously helpful. Thank you SO much . Big hugs!