We know finding the perfect gift for the sewist in your life can be tricky so we rounded up our favorite sewing essentials to eliminate the guesswork. This list is focused on sewing basics perfect for building a new sewist’s toolkit. Many of these items are used in our studio on a daily basis so we know they’re great! We hope this list inspires some creative gift-giving. Have questions or need another product recommendation? Send us an email! We would be happy to help!

1. Brother CP100X Sewing Machine 2. Bernette B37 Sewing Machine 3. Precision Shears 4. Fabric Shears 5. Thread Scissors 6. Seam Ripper 7. Pinking Shears 8. Cutting Mat 9. Iron – Regular Size 10. Mini Iron 11. Ironing Mat 12. Iron Storage Case 13. Turning Tool 14. Gloves 15. Measuring Tape 16. Seam Gauge 17. Iron Erasable Pens 18. Water Erasable Pens 19. Bright Light Lamp 20. Bobbin Storage 21. Toolbag 22. Large Sewing Tool Tote 23. Safety Pins 24. Seam Guide 25. Straight Pins 26. Sewing Machine Needles 27. Hand Needles 28. Needle Threader 29. Magnetic Pin Cushion 30. Felt Needle Book/Storage 31. Thread

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