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Starting your sewing journey is easier when you have the right essentials. From needles, pins, and quality threads to scissors, seam rippers, and measuring tapes, each tool plays a key role in helping you stitch accurately and fix mistakes easily. Adding fabric markers, thimbles, and storage boxes keeps your kit organised and your projects neat. With beginner-friendly sewing kit essentials from Realm Wholesale, you can start sewing confidently and build your hobby into a rewarding skill.
Keep Your Sewing Kit Stacked With Essentials
Do you like sewing and want to take it up as a new hobby? As a novice, you might get confused about which sewing kit essentials to buy, especially with so many options.
Having the right beginner sewing supplies can be the difference between continuing your hobby and giving it up. When you start your sewing journey, some of the tools may be too challenging for you, and investing in them might not be a smart decision. If you do end up deciding that sewing isn’t for you, you don’t want to have spent tens of pounds on tools that end up locked up in a box.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of must-have sewing tools for your sewing kit.
At Realm Wholesale, we work with traders and hobbyists to provide high-quality sewing supplies at competitive prices. Explore the sewing kit essentials list below and find the right product for your kit.
1. Pins and Needles
This one is a no-brainer. You can’t sew without needles, whether by hand or machine. There are many different types of needles available, depending on whether you want to sew, knit, or crochet. If you’re into embroidering, needles will be your go-to tool.
Pins are also handy to have. They help hold two pieces of fabric together while you stitch around them.
2. Thread
Another one of the most essential beginner sewing supplies is a range of good-quality threads in a few basic colours. There are different qualities of threads available. However, the Coats Moon sewing thread is one of the most beginner-friendly threads available in three basic colours: black, white and neutral.
As your expertise increases, you can move on to other thread variants like Coats Nylbond thread, overlocking thread and others.
3. Measuring Tape
A tape measure is third on this list of the must-have sewing tools. Whether you want to make an apron, a handkerchief, or a blouse, without a tape measure, you won’t get very far. Many beginners feel that a small ruler will serve the purpose, but, while better than nothing, it’s no substitute for a measuring tape.
A tailor’s tape can help you easily measure irregular angles and have easy-to-read measurements in inches or centimetres. This ensures your designs have the right measurements every time.
4. Scissors
Whether you’re new to sewing or you’re a professional tailor, scissors are among the must-have sewing tools. You can’t use your kitchen scissors to cut most fabrics, especially those that are more difficult to work with, like felt.
Get a small embroidery scissors for cutting the thread without destroying the fabric.
5. Pins and Pin Cushion
Having pins lying around can be a safety hazard, especially if you have pets or small children at home. To avoid any accidents, we recommend getting a pin cushion. Pins also tend to get lost when you need them. Keeping them all sorted together will save you time and help you finish your DIY sewing project on time.
A magnetic pin cushion can also be a good investment, especially if you want to turn your hobby into a business and sew at scale.
6. Seam Ripper
Mistakes happen, especially when you’re just starting out. One tiny mistake shouldn’t be the end of your sewing hobby!
Unless it’s a cutting error, stitching mistakes can be easily undone with a trusty seam ripper. This tool helps you remove stitches or hems that you’re not happy with, allowing you to fix them without any assistance.
7. Fabric Marker
We’d also class fabric markers as sewing kit essentials, no matter your level of expertise. When sewing, these washable markers or chalks will help you draw out the design or pattern on the fabric. This is especially essential because a pen or pencil would stain the fabric, which is why you need something that’s visible but won’t stain the material.
Fabric markers or chalks come in different colours, and you can choose one that’s clearly visible on your fabric. For instance, using blue chalk on a blue fabric won’t be helpful; you’ll need to use a contrasting colour.
8. Thimbles
If you love stitching by hand, whether it’s hemming, adding appliques, or knitting, thimbles will help protect your fingers from constant pinpricks.
Having tiny blood spots on your fabric probably isn’t the aesthetic that you’re going for. Investing in a good thimble will help protect your fabric and fingers.
9. Sewing Machines
If you plan on stitching, investing in a sewing machine is a good idea. That said, this equipment is significantly more expensive than the other sewing kit essentials we have mentioned in our guide.
Do you have a family member or friend who sews? Call in a favour and try out their machine. If you feel comfortable, enrol in a class and buy your own sewing machine. For beginners, a basic model is the right choice, and you can always upgrade if you want to turn your hobby into a full-time profession.
If you’re more interested in crocheting or knitting, a sewing machine might not be among your must-have sewing tools.
10. Accessories
Some other beginner sewing supplies include a cutting mat, a needle threader, a rotary cutter, a ruler, and a board. You might also need buttons, ribbons and tassels to jazz up your sewing projects. Investing in fabric clips can also be a good decision; they can be used instead of pins and are safer, especially if you have young kids at home.
Finally, get a good box to store all your essentials.
Stock Up On Sewing Essentials at Realm Wholesale
Starting a new sewing hobby can be exciting, and whether you enjoy it and continue will depend on your access to all the necessary sewing tools for beginners.
At Realm Wholesale, we’ve helped many hobbyists and sewing professionals by providing sewing kit essentials at competitive prices. You can find a wide array of products on our website and get them delivered to your doorstep.
We’re a family-run business that believes in offering our clients only the quality products that we would use ourselves. Are you a beginner struggling to understand what you actually need? We’re happy to offer our advice.
Check out our full sewing range and get started with your first DIY sewing project today!