5 office supplies that make sewing better (and easier)

[@workroomsocial]

Do you use office supplies when you sew clothes? What's your favorite and how do you use it? ✂

[@manondemers-vn4qs]

Darts

[@emdoubleu1301]

A large tape dispenser can double as a great pattern weight! I also like masking tape to label fabrics after they’ve been cut - both the name/number of the pattern piece and if it’s the right/wrong side.

[@workroomsocial]

Yes! Love a weighted tape dispenser doubling as a pattern weight. Thank you, Em!

[@Lisamakes]

Great tips!!

[@carlalissa7693]

Dart

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Carla! Here's how I sew darts using an envelope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c.

[@karamucha4527]

Great great tips! I should use glue sticks more

[@EverhearthInn]

We're learning so much!

[@DianaBurrell]

Washable markers by Crayola and rulers.

[@workroomsocial]

Yes! I've heard of using washable markers. I'll have to try it. Thank you, Diana!

[@vjc247]

I have post-its on the wall noting my sewing machine and overlocker settings for different fabrics. Also, large safety pins to pierce and keep together traced/pdf patterns, and AND cheap shower curtain hooks on which to hang those safety-pinned patterns 😅

[@workroomsocial]

I didn't even think about shower curtain hooks. Such a great idea! Thank you, Vanessa!

[@redski23]

So … question, the glue doesn’t get your needle gummy?

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Diana! I usually wait until the glue is dry before I sew through it. It dries really fast, so there's not much waiting. I've never had an issue with it leaving my needle sticky.

[@manondemers-vn4qs]

Darts

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Manon! Here's how I sew darts using an envelope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c. I'm also going to include the tutorial here in Social Sewists.

[@rosaakamims]

Not necessarily an office supply, but I use jumbo sized ziploc bags for cut patterns and works in progress.

[@workroomsocial]

Yes! I also love those big bags to keep everything together.

[@redski23]

I store PDF patterns in 2 or 3 inch binders in side loading sheet protectors, which keep small bits (like placket guides) from slipping out, then I can binder clip the sheet protector and hang with fabric and if I print the instructions (because how else can you make notes with a pen/pencil or stick on a post-it) that can usually just slip in the sheet protector. Also, card stock for ironing guides and printing off patterns for bags or bras where the pattern pieces can be fiddly.

[@workroomsocial]

I love that you keep the patterns together with the fabric. Smart!

[@monicabarnett9231]

I love binder clips!!

[@workroomsocial]

Me toooo!

[@sarahw6793]

Great Tips - Thanks. Darts sewing with card please x

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Sarah! Here's how I sew darts using an envelope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c.

[@moneal99801]

Post it notes are good hump jumpers and seam gauges. File folder can also be used to make miter and hem or fold templates that can be ironed.

[@workroomsocial]

I especially love making pressing jigs for curved seams using file folders, and I didn't even think of using post it notes as hump jumpers. Thank you so much, Margaret!

[@houstonsewist2103]

I use Pilot Frixion eraseable pens to mark fabric. It washes out. This is not original to me; I read about it somewhere and it really works!

[@redski23]

Darts please

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Diana! Here's how I sew darts using an envelope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c. I'm also going to include the tutorial here in Social Sewists.

[@Rangechick]

Darts

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Maria! Here's how I sew darts using an envelope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c.

[@joli43]

darts

[@workroomsocial]

Hi Marjolijn! Here's how I sew darts using an envelope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c.

[@watsonellis9722]

[@tracyyarbrough8371]

Darts

[@workroomsocial]

How to sew darts the lazy way kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXdqaCNZ7-il7c