Sewing Accessories: Tips for Beginners

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You only comprehend the basics of sewing and do not know what additional accessories you need to purchase that will help you in your work? We will tell you about the most necessary and unusual sewing things.

Sewing is at the same time a lot of work, which requires great patience, attention, and an interesting, fascinating process, which delays, fascinates.
The most important thing you already have is a sewing machine, Burda magazine and ready-made patterns from BurdaStyle.ru, a couple of fabric cuts and a desire to create, to create something amazing with your own hands. What else could you need? Well, scissors, threads, needles ... Of course! But, what these items will be like is worth paying special attention to. After all, all your sewing "environment" should serve you faithfully for more than one year. On the site of Uyuterra you will find everything you need. A wide range of various accessories for sewing will satisfy the needs of both beginners and experienced needlewomen.
So, let's begin.

Needles

Thick, thin, for mending, for embroidery, for sewing, the famous needle - "cyan", needles for the visually impaired. It is best to purchase needles of different sizes in sets. A special purchase must be separately. For example, to sweep parts of the finest silk, you will need very thin needles with perfect sharpening, otherwise small holes will remain on the fabric, and poor sharpening can damage the fabric and leave puffs on it.
And don't forget aboutpins for sewing and safety pins.

They will come in handy when translating details of a paper pattern on fabric, for example, to indicate the front and back sides, if you have double-faced fabric.

Scissors

Most likely, you already have universal tailor's scissors. But some sewing operations and “capricious” fabrics need special scissors. For example, the so-called "herons" are intended for embroidery, but at the same time they are ideal for trimming threads when all the knots are tied. With small scissors for sewing, it is convenient to cut small parts and use them if your sewing machine is not equipped with a thread trimming function. There are special scissors for thin and silk fabrics.

Meter, Spreader, Thimble, Needle Threader

Meter (measuring tape with a centimeter scale) is necessary for each dressmaker. Two is better. Let alone always be with you, you never know when suddenly an unplanned trip to the fabric store happens again.
With a spreader, you can spread any wrong seam without harming the fabric and the product as a whole. In addition, it is an ideal helper for teething loops, and it can also be used if you create cute little things using the chenille technique.
Thimble - Well, without this protective armor for delicate fingers you just can not do. When choosing a thimble, be sure to place the fitting on the finger for which this accessory is intended.
The needle threader is indispensable if you have poor eyesight or if you need to quickly thread the needle into the eye, which ear is very small.

Miscellaneous needs

Decorative patches on clothes, stickers-appliques with rhinestones will give your products individuality, set the mood or support the concept of a sewn outfit.

Storage box

This item will not only carefully preserve all sewing accessories, but will also become an interior decoration, and will tell your guests about your new hobby.

Travel set

Creative people prefer to take hand-made with them. In the subway, in trains and even on vacation, we meet those who knit, crafts, embroider, and sew something. Wherever you go, a sewing travel kit will allow your beloved needlework to accompany you everywhere.
Now your arsenal of sewing accessories has expanded significantly. It's time to sew something new and interesting. Start with simple things: a skirt or trousers with an elastic band, tops and dresses without tucks, models with a minimum of details. Choose fabrics that are easy to work with, such as cotton and linen.
And when the product is ready, be sure to publish its photo on our website. And rest assured, you will receive many useful tips, compliments and support from experienced needlewomen. And what else does a beginner need - support and approval. And do not be afraid to ask questions in the comments or on the forum of our site, ask about everything, there are no stupid questions, and answers will not be long in coming.
There are no victories without mistakes. Therefore, do not be afraid to redo, rip and sew again!