6 Lesser Known Sewing Tools I Can't Live Without

[@SewTexas]

Hemostats are good for so many sewing functions. My husband is a physician and would bring me home random surgical tools that came in “surgical” kits” and when items were not used in surgery, the kits were all tossed out (used only once), but he would keep the unused tools and bring home to me-wow, I have such wonderful gadgets for my sewing!

[@daalisia]

Frixion pens, and the quarter inch tape. The frixion pen ink disappears with heat, and the seam tape is on my sewing machine allowing me line up the fabric a little farther out.

[@PinCutSew]

Awesome! I haven’t tried the pen, I’ll put it on my list!

[@daalisia]

@@PinCutSew it is awesome! Make sure it is the kind that is labeled “erasable.” It is an awesome hack! Just disappears when you iron. You can get them on Amazon, or watch for sales at Walmart and target. I’ve got a rainbow of colors of them, and also replaced the ink in one of my multi-color pens with the erasable frixion ink refills, so I can keep it in my back pocket while working on projects, and always have it at the ready.

[@sandybruce9092]

Yes to both!!!!

[@bella-bee]

Woa, no, I’ve found friction pen marks come back. I’ve heard people say yes, at really cold temperatures, but I’ve had it happen at room temp. They ironed away again, but who know whey won’t reappear. That was for quilting lines, I was horrified!

[@bella-bee]

You can make a stack of painters’ tape, trim it even at one long edge, stick to your machine at the 1/4” point, say, and use that edge as a little wall against which to butt up your seam allowance as you sew. Long tape, long wall for an unwavering approach to the needle!

[@janholman6192]

Not only do I have the Fast-Turn tool, I have the Fast-Turn's "Little Sister"! It has even smaller tubes than the ones on your channel! I let mine sit for a couple of decades till I finally used it, as it I thought it looked intimidating, but I was so wrong. Just started using Fast-Turn for my heirloom project and boy did it save me time and trouble! Must be at least 25 years old now. Love it. 😊

[@nancysnyder7684]

I love my button hole cutter. It's bascially a chisel, but it makes cutting button holes fast and easy. You don't have to worry about cutting through the stitching like when using a seam ripper. I've had mine for 30+ years. It came with a small oak block. You put the oak block under the fabric to protect your work surface from the chisel blade. The new ones come with the cutest and tiniest cutting mats.

[@sophiesong8937]

I put a pin across the end of the opening of the buttonhole (just before the stitches), so it will catch the seam ripper if I lose control

[@42ayla]

I have my mom's button hole scissors. They're small scissors with a notch cut out and measurements on the blade. I bought a pair for my mother in law once that also had a screw on it to hold the size. They've come in handy for so many projects and not just button holes.

[@helencowen135]

I've been garment sewing for almost 60 years, never heard of your fasturn tool. I have always used a knitting needle or crochet hook. A trick my mum taught me & my sisters, passed down from her mother

[@nancyphipps2263]

I bought these fasturn tubes over 35 years ago when they first came out and I remember paying $26.00 for them and I thought that was outrageous but They are a Godsend and I still use them a lot. Mine came in a nice plastic box.

[@wendyfarnsworth3125]

I have arthritis but I keep hand weights on my table to place on rulers when I cut…. They have been a real game changer for me

[@jsmxwll]

That set of tube turners is pretty neat. I use a $5 piece of brass tube and a bit of wire to do the same thing. I only ever needed one size. So if someone is on a super tight budget, you can do a similar thing with just about any tube small enough and a bit of stiff iron or steel wire. My first version was a plastic tube from a reusable gas station fountain cup and a bit of baling wire. I think it's good to understand the concept so you can make what you need as you need it if you can't afford something ready-made or what is available doesn't exactly suit your needs. Great video with some useful stuff.

[@WD-er9pb]

I wonder if a metal reusable straw would work as the tube part. I have the device she set to the side. I think it would work used with a metal straw.

[@jsmxwll]

@@WD-er9pb should work fine, but put something around one side so your tube doesn't just slide off. I used a bunch of wraps of masking tape so the tube could slide down and scrunch up against it.

[@arosenberger87]

I love the tools for applying rivets and snaps. My mom bought a cool one that punches holes, does rivets and snaps and you just turn the head to the setting you need. I think she paid $40 about 15 years ago and I have not been able to find one better since. When she passed away I inherited all her sewing stuff and I love this tool. You don't need the mandrels because it is built into the tool.

[@hannahlockyer3135]

Very helpful thank you

[@terresapetersen7318]

I bought a button hole scissors at an antique shop around 40 years ago. I still have and use it! I even bought a second one a few years ago because I use it so much. I love The antique one the most. I have made thousands of buttonholes over the years.

[@dianabinkowski3927]

I use mechanical pencils for marking. They make very thin lines and never need sharpening and always the same width.

[@marylindros6005]

Wow. Never seen those fast tube turners before and i have been sewing for decades!!!! Will definitely be purchasing.

[@judibess6173]

I have never seen these tube turners, I've been sewing for 60 yrs and just use a safety pin and a long afghan hook to grab the pin and pull thru. My fav tool tho is clovers thread snip flower, so handy for cutting threads at the beg and end as it hangs on a chain round my neck. 😁 TFS🧓

[@maureenbrown6610]

I love cam snaps, and think I will try a Chaco liner. Thank you

[@cherylanon5791]

I use Bee tracing paper for almost every project-- not just tracing off multi-size patterns, but also underneath tricky fabrics while stitching

[@cecoya]

That tube turner you can actually replace and create. Go to either Hobby Lobby or Micheal's they have brass tubes that are hollow. Yeah, I actually like that piece too. Have a great day

[@Brineytoes]

Sure Grips - YES! O’Lipfa Ruler - YES! (30 years old! Getting a new one soon) Fast Turn Tubes - YES! (30 years old) Hemostats - YES! (My dad was a surgeon) Snap Pliers - Yes, (But…Prym makes a better one) Measuring Tape - I’ve never seen it before Chalkoliner - YES! (Old heart shaped ones!) Gingher scissors - YES! (Six pairs, all different types, 8” shears my fav) Olfa Rotary Cutter - YES! (Original, 30 years old!). My Beloved Bernina 1130 - A THOUSAND TIMES YES!!! (35 years old AND DEALERS OFFER ME WHAT I PAID FOR IT. Best machine ever made, they say) As you can see, quality tools LAST, so the only concern is how much you use any tool. Do men worry about the cost of their tools? Do they use them as often as you use your sewing tools? The right tools make you look like a pro. Don’t skimp!

[@carenvollrath1657]

The Fast Turns were one of my first sewing tools. I love them!

[@MLCruey]

These are great!!!!

[@karenhill5945]

Thank you!! So helpful!

[@elainelott9644]

Very interesting tools you demonstrated!!! I will be getting some of them !!! I really liked that book holder….. hope I can see your tutorial on it!!!

[@TheGinabowman2005]

I'm always needing to measure something while I'm sewing. I have measuring tape tape, covered with clear packing tape so it doesn't wear off or tear off, along the front of my sewing machine table. It's the handiest thing.

[@luxurycardstore]

Great video. I have had or still have all of them except the tube turners. A tip for your rulers: as soon as you purchase it put some clear packing tape over the side of the ruler that the markings are printed on. The kind you use to seal shipping boxes with. Use the good stuff not the cheap Dollar store kind. It keeps the printing from rubbing off over time.

[@nataliephillips53]

LOL I have all of those gadgets and I agree on all of them !!

[@NatsumenoKage]

I’ve never seen such a small pair of hemostats. My smallest pair is 7 inch and they belonged to my grandmother from when she was a practicing nurse. my biggest are 13 inches.

[@CraftyLori]

Kam snap table top press is better

[@rainbowlotus8320]

Man I’m beating myself up big time. I had thrifted these tubes in a large bag of yarn one time and the purple hook was included but I didn’t realize they were related and disposed of it - now I’m beating myself up… anyone know where to get just the hooks??

[@janewood388]

now on prime i got a set they are much cheaper now.

[@margaretdevries8090]

Where does she get these?

[@carolwentz2650]

Please send brand name of making pen.

[@belindaanderson2949]

Snip scissors

[@danko6582]

Instead of buying an expensive a Fast Turn set, why not just use a straw or a brass tube and a normal tube puller, or a twisted wire?

[@PinCutSew]

If you try that, let us know how it works. I do think a straw would be way too flimsy, and only useful for one size tube. The twisted wires in the set are very strong, they need to be able to handle a lot of pulling, and they have handles at the end so you can get a grip and yank pretty hard - so I’m not sure you could DIY that part effectively. And after buying several sizes of copper pipe, you’d be close to the price anyway.

[@lauraleecreations3217]

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[@katietomasello490]

Hi … I’m a seamstress of 50+ yrs. I love the fast turn. I too have had mine 25, maybe 30 yrs. Purchased through Nancy’s Notions. Back then googling just didn’t exist… I know hard to believe, right! God Rest her soul… her show was where many people learned to sew & quilt. Great video! ❤

[@PinCutSew]

I grew up watching her show!

[@chocoboasylum]

If someone doesn't want to spend the money getting a Fasturn, then I find a long Tunesian crochet hook also works wonders. Kind of works the same way without the tube and might need a few tries, but still faster than the safety pin method

[@krose6451]

Also there are turners that come without the tube. Last I checked there was a variety pack of 5 for 8 or 9 dollars on amazon. Without the tube its a little less smooth but it still works.

[@loristrout4741]

There are plastic ones that work very well here in the USA or I use a Bodkin. It looks like a pair of tweezers with teeth and a small ring around that slides up or down but does bot come off it makes the teeth grip the fabric. That is what I use most of the time.

[@loriweigert1927]

Thank you for letting me know what those tube turners were! When my brother and I cleaned out my mom's sewing room we could not figure it out! And I have sewed my whole life! They looked like wind chimes. I have inherited them and knew someday I would find out their use! :)

[@barbarah5742]

What a nice thing to have from your Mom

[@leesteiconi8756]

Instead of a Fast turn, I have a set of graduated brass tubes from Ace Hardware. Instead of pulling with the wire coil, you push with a smaller tube. Hemostats are great; get big ones and medium, and tiny.

[@rainbowlotus8320]

This helps big time- I thrifted a set up fast turn tubes but threw away the hook on accident not knowing it was related 🤦🤦🤦

[@janetpingrey7155]

You are my new favorite neighbor. After breast cancer surgery last year I kinda lost my sew-jo...until I stumbled on one of your videos as I was cleaning out my sewing space. I have a lot of these gadgets and never use them. I was wondering if I should just unload my stuff because no one in my family sews or knits (they have other talents). I watched you, caught the bug again, reorganized my space and made pillow cases for my "littles" (I have five great-grandchildren) to go with a book I picked up for each of them. I also made a sensory crinkle toy for the littlest one. Thank you so much. I plan to do as much sewing as I can for as long as I can and you have helped me tremendously. Thank you for sharing your down to earth, extremely detailed and easy instructional videos. I am binging your videos. I loved the one about the swan costume...I used to be a costumer for Cirque du Soleil...yeah, that's how bad my lost sew-jo became...didn't even like mending a button. I have a lot of catching up to do...thank you...

[@aukkran]

As a vet student who started sewing recently, the thought of using hemostats was just too funny. The more I learn, the more surgery and sewing overlap.

[@PinCutSew]

🤣

[@tonimiller4340]

I’ve had the Tube turners since they first came out in the 80s or 90s. I remember the set costing about $27 back then, which was a lot of money at the time, but I’ve gotten so much use out of them through the years that it was certainly worth it!

[@auntielhandmade2099]

Me too, I use them for bag making and dresses

[@SUN-it6rf]

Me too. I have the very small set too. Use it for doll clothes. Love them. 💖💖

[@jenniferlynne10]

I got a set of the Fasturn tubes from a barn sale in the middle of nowhere !! I had no idea what they were but for a buck they looked neat.....I got them home and use them ALL the time....they are SUPER handy~!!

[@Noreenlee1]

I've found that the yellow chacoliner tends to stain the fabric. The blue and the white don't.

[@sandybruce9092]

Absolutely! So can the pink!!! I’d rather use the white unless it won’t work on light/white fabrics - that’s when I rely,on my Frixion pens that are removable with an iron!!!!

[@barbaralazier8352]

Frixion pens may not work in your climate. I live in Canada and in the cold the pen marks show up. Beware!

[@ellythompson4055]

I recommend using Hemostats for threading serger. Can’t use my serger without them.

[@DaisyShrider]

I use the magnet dish I bought for my husband. It was for nuts and bolts, screws and nails. He never used it so I claimed it. I use it for my pins. When I'm at the sewing machine, I just throw them towards it and it catches it. If any end up on the floor I just wavy it over the floor and it collects them. Love, love, love it.

[@jwall6006]

One more item I use a lot is a good old fashion bodkin. If you do anything with elastic waist or a string on sweat pants or hoodie, a bodkin works so much better than a safety pin. The other thing I do with my bodkin is when I’m feeding something through the machine very close to the needle or to get it started it will hold it. I think mine is from the 1940s. I have a lot of vintage sewing implements but I also try the new thing too.

[@Matty06001]

Oh jeez, I inherited one from someone, is THAT what it is!?

[@Kate98755]

yes! hemostats! i bought two sets years ago, i use them so much. They’re really helpful sewing Barbie and doll clothes, but for crafts, they’re my extra hand. I’ve used them if i have slippery fabric when sewing…lock them on the fabric while feeding the fabric through.

[@Kate98755]

i use aligator clips mostly instead of pins, i use a head lamp for hand work, i use rectangular bins from the dollar store to store projects in-the edge is approximately 3-4” tall, multiple bins can be stacked. This helpful if you have multiple projects going. They are very helpful when sewing doll clothes, holds selected fabric, the patterns, i usually have two bins for doll clothes-one for WIPs and future projects, i recycle clothes for doll clothes.

[@gsparks8444]

I’ve had one of these fast turn sets that I picked up from a yard sale many years ago. I forgot I had it and I’ve never used it. Thanks for the demonstration! I’m going to find it and give it a try!

[@SandraCraigCraig]

Prym tube turning set is much less expensive. The tubes are heavy plastic and only cost around $10

[@BallparkFrankenstein]

Seconding the Hemostats! I got mine from the craft store. What I have mainly used them for is holding very small handsewing work together while I stitch it. For example, buckles and straps for doll shoes. it really helps to save your sanity.

[@cathykrueger4899]

My husband was a surgeon. There were always hemostats in the house and we used them for all kinds of things.

[@sandythomas9622]

Paper tape is also great for good friction if you can’t get the grips.

[@FlutePlayer777]

Fasturn is expensive. The only listing I see is on eBay for $50.

[@mollycatcolorado9252]

Never heard of the Fasturn before but I’ll definitely be checking them out. I’m wanting to get into sewing dolls and stuffed animals so I appreciate the suggestion of using hemostats to add stuffing.

[@63Kelsey]

I have the Fasturn...bought it years ago. Makes it easier to turn strips...especially thin ones.

[@SUN-it6rf]

Molly , buy the small set too . Great for doll clothes. 💖💖

[@patmaddux.9962]

I have the tube turners. Wouldn’t be without them. They are the greatest. Worth the price.

[@PinCutSew]

Totally agree 🙌🏻

[@sandybruce9092]

I agree! I’m wondering where mine are🤔. They have been around for years - I just have much of a need in years - but I do have them and these are great if you make fabric tubes and need to turn them right side out. You can also use the. For making bias tape!

[@upcycledcopycat8389]

I've always wanted a "clapper"to set the seams after steaming or pressing them... but refuse to pay the moucho $$$. I've always got my eyes open in thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales etc. But I just use a pine 2X4 that's about 14" long I found laying around and a 2X2 piece of wood that's about 6" long left over from a project I made. The smaller one comes in handy for setting seams on quilt blocks the longer one for garment sewing.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

I searched thrift stores for 5 years looking for a clapper/point presser. Finally decided a new one would be my "Merry Christmas to Me" when I found a nice new one for $35 online. Literally 2 weeks after that Christmas, on my first thrift shop of the new year - there it was - $3. Bought it anyway. You can also use any unfinished piece of flat wood about 12" long, sanded smooth, for a clapper only. Attach any handle you find comfortable to one side.

[@sandybruce9092]

Great idea for clappers! I saw a lady in KZbin who used a wooden plaque from the hardware store and added a handle on top - worked just like the expensive clappers and was kind of cute, too😄

[@marieg3905]

I invested in a clapper several years ago and wouldn't sew without it now. Definitely recommend.

[@marlalaubisch7183]

I am so glad you mentioned Sure Grips, because my quilting ruler came with a few but not enough, and I had no idea at all what they are called. Ordering today!

[@elizabethjones3728]

I use surgical tape, purchased from the drug store. Thinner, cheaper, and you can be more generous when applying.

[@peggyisme]

I bought plyers and snaps at madam sew

[@leslieinadress]

Yes! I have a fast turn I bought at a yard sale for $8. Mine is vintage in the box but I think I would use it more if I had it stored like you do . They’re great!

[@cindyhappel7376]

First, those dolls and nativity set are ADORABLE!!! Next, I have all of those except for the measuring tape masking tape, which I am going to order!! My fast-turn is probably over 25 years!!! I love it!

[@unicax5800]

You did not show how to use the number 3- no idea how that work and not good enough explanation.

[@cindyantonsen1378]

#3 is a hemostat I’ve used mine to remove stuck tiny pieces of paper from a printer Open like scissors hold tip and secure by the little ‘knobs’ by where your finger ie scissors it locks what you have at tip and then pull Hope this explains or go ask your Dr how they work they are a medical tool

[@brendastotts6779]

You introduced me to a couple of sewing tools I am not familiar with so I will be looking for those. I just wanted to share that I had a difficult time understanding you in a few places either because you were talking so fast or you seemed to not speak clearly. Other than that I enjoyed your video.

[@lindasnyder5048]

Very helpful never heard of some of these items...may look into them for me I have started making dolls need to get that turning tool ...it's a pain to turn skinny arms and legs...

[@Joyce-lq6gm]

My favorite sewing aid is Swedish Tracing paper.i use it to make patterns (trace packaged patterns on the Swedish tracing paper & save the original pattern since pattern companies put multiple sizes on one piece of cheapened tissue paper, so I still have the purchased pattern I paid sometimes $20 or more. Then I put both Swedish Tracing paper pattern & purchased pattern in a gallon sized ziplock bag for storage. I also use it to fit garments, sewing the Swedish Tracing paper instead of buying muslin. And finally, I design patterns on the Swedish tracing paper.

[@aprilbaxter2578]

Wow! There are many good ideas in your comments. I've never heard of a Fasturn. I always use a safety pin. Thanks.

[@AnneluvsKatz]

I got my fast turn (after watching your video) used for $22! Great buy! Can’t remember if it was on Market place or EBay…. That masking tape would be handy as well…

[@littleblackcar]

I LOVE sure-grips! I also love my O'Lipfa ruler that has the lip on the end to hook over my cutting mat. Much more secure, accurate, and safe.

[@loriweigert1927]

I just found one of those today and wondered what that edge was for. I'm going through my mom's sewing stuff she collected for 60+ years. So many things that I don't recognize. And I've been sewing for about 58 years myself!

[@mrs7872]

I bought a pair of really LONG hemostats as narrow as I could find for turning tubes of fabric. It bites the end of the fabric and firmly just pulls it inside out/outside right. It was sold on Amazon. Where else? lol

[@karenthompson5643]

Thank you for the wonderful tips

[@deborahkeith6354]

Love my fasturn! Got mine in 1994 and it is well worth every cent! I keep mine in the original box.

[@joanp1765]

Me too! It’s awesome 😊

[@illawarriorhill70]

There are other very cheap turning tools, which are effectively just the bit you poke through the tube. Works almost as well without the tube, and is a fraction of the price

[@freedom_is_never_free1776]

I have had those turners for over 25 years, I have two sets. Actually I have ALL THESE TOOLS

[@janholman6192]

And not only can you use hemostats for sewing, I use them to pick up pins on the floor! In my old age it is somewhat hard to been forward to pick up the pins, so this is a great way to do it!

[@kimberlygoodwin8500]

I have a fast turn as well and it is over 20 years. Makes me wonder how much it is now. I think back then it was $40?

[@williamgarcia1875]

I just ran across your channel a couple of weeks ago, and I luv it. The way you explain and go over your patterns, tips etc makes me want to sew even more. I bought your Phoebe doll and sleeping bag patterns and I really enjoy making them. I so much want to spend more time sewing and creating gifts because of you ❤Thanks so much

[@PinCutSew]

Thank you for these kind words!! 💕

[@jennystrahley927]

Put a 8.5 x 24.5 Creative Grids ruler on your wishlist for hubby. CG are my absolute favorite rulers. I use the cam snaps on bags for my daughter. I can't squeeze hard enough so I use an old solid table to press against.

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Thanks for the reminder! I was introduced to some of your tools when I first began sewing during the pandemic. I didn't know what I was really doing then, so I thought I didn't need them! 3 years later, I know the value of buying the tools that save me time or frustration. I'm buying myself those loop turners! Also, I recently purchased the Ideal Seam Guide and Seam Gauge Package/Kit. I sew garments, home wares, purses, bags, toys, etc. I am forever changing my seam allowances (even within the same project) and it's so hard to tell on my machine so I'm always adjusting the need position, etc. This tool is paying for itself already. You can buy the pieces separately or as a kit. Shop around though. The price varies wildly. I found the best price online from a quilt shop in Louisville, KY called Quilted Joy.

[@miszewski1985]

I watched this video a while back. And kept these ideas in my head. Just found a brand new fast turn set at goodwill for 3$. I couldn't believe it. I was so thrilled. If I hadn't seen it video I wouldn't have even noticed them on the shelf. Thanks so much.

[@PinCutSew]

Awesome!!

[@lindsayfraser9762]

Bargain!!

[@pamsury3969]

Guitar the dollar tree has some medical tape that’s clear that works great in the same way. You can see through it on your cutting tool ok.

[@nownewstrue]

For the fast turn I use chopsticks and have a couple of sizes. 😅

[@vanessamonteith7112]

Never heard of the Fasturn tool, that was amazingly fast! I could have used that one in my younger yrs of sewing for sure. I love all the other tools you shared and I can see how the measuring tape tape would be a beneficial tool. I might add one more tool to your arsenal & that would be pipe cleaners to help when cleaning the dust bunnies from the inside of your machine because the brush tools that come with most machines just don't get all the dust bunnies & are bit more cumbersome than a pipe cleaner. Also, I am not a fan of the silicone dot grips as they tend to fall off my rulers. My rulers tend to get ALOT of use so maybe that is the issue, not sure. Anyway, I came across a product on Amazon called SURE GRIP that is a clear grip sheet of plastic that comes on a roll and you cut to the size of your ruler. The SURE GRIP allows the ruler to stay in place so that you get a straight even cut even with several layers of fabric AND even with folded fabrics, the folded portion if even and not a wonky cut like the center folds tend to be. I LOVE the SURE GRIP product for that reason. Give it a try & see what you think. Great tutorials & so happy you were gifted so many nice sewing tools in your stocking!! 🙂

[@PinCutSew]

These are great tips! Thanks so much 💕

[@sharonhoupt5053]

I really like my "purple thang" sewing tool

[@ceciliaohman185]

The fast turn tool is like having knives in your kitchen!! How have I seen this Long without it!??? It will outlast me now!i am getting one NOW

[@russellthompson5325]

What do you think of the magnetic measuring guide?

[@LenaMellow]

Switch to Quilters Select rulers and you won't need grips. I'm slowly upgrading mine - its night and day.

[@PinCutSew]

Thanks for the tip!

[@susied6383]

I love gadgets! The fast turn looks interesting. You would think for that price ($61.99) they would come with their own spaghetti can😂

[@PinCutSew]

lol you are so right!

[@Cecibug1]

My favorite tool is the clover bodkin for threading Elastic. It has a clip that holds onto the Elastic, making it so easy.

[@sharondraffin7857]

I’ve never seen the fast turn before and I’ve been sewing for 59 years.

[@suzieq0452]

When my Mother in law passed,I found a Fasturn in It's box,didn't know what it was used for,she made a lot of Clothes,I quilt. She purchased it in the 80s/90s. Still have it somewhere.

[@alluraromel392]

I have all these tools too. & love them just as much as you. I use the tiny dots from inside the ring of the sure grips on my smaller rulers & I took a hole punch to the leftover to make more. I also have the white, pink & blue Chaco liners. Pink refills are the hardest refill to find. & Clover switched from a bottle to a replacement tube for the refill. I have a different tube turner…from JoAnn’s. Not as many pieces but with coupon was $5. I also use it to help stuff small spaces…take a scrap of stabilizer, put it on the end of the turner, a chunk of poly fill on the stabilizer & use the stick to push the poly & stabilizer into the cavity. Happy sewing!

[@yx6889]

I had everything but the measuring tape, kinda scary how much stuff a person can collect lol.

[@pamkahmann3833]

Great ideas!

[@barbarawerfal9665]

I use a pair of regular pliers to help close the snap pliers

[@randidaeger157]

I found some tube turners that are plastic and wood and I was thrilled by how simple but totally clever tool.

[@yetanotherentity]

This was so useful and pleasant to watch! Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@danniefrenchpea63]

Wow, great video and so full of good info ! I don't know how I came across it but am so glad I did. These are all so useful and I have never heard of any or them !!! Thank you so very much for sharing, and I love how you explain things 🙏☺

[@janannanderson2674]

Straps with fast turn that are 1/2

[@sandreawhite7534]

I have all of those. I find them at thrift stores and get them even if I already have it because they are hard to find. Another tool is tweezers. For grabbing little threads after seam ripping. I like the magnetic seam guide or painters tape for keeping the seams straight. Another tool is called a “Tack it”. It looks/shaped like a stapler but its not. You use it with tracing paper and when u smack it it leaves an imprint of “the dots” that are so hard to mark. I love this tool. As well as tracing paper. I wish they had this tool in a large dot, the medium dot and square. I’ve not seen another one. Also my button hole gage. It’s an accordion style that spaces buttons and buttonholes evenly.

[@victoriachatfield4612]

I don't see the Tack It online. Can you give the maker and/or product number?

[@sandreawhite7534]

@@victoriachatfield4612 I hope this helps. In fact eBay had several. I absolutely love this tool.

[@DiannaSorenson]

I to know were to get the tubing??

[@Jas5]

Thank You for sharing

[@joelleleonard]

Thanks for sharing 🤗My cutting ruler had sure grips included if I recall correctly. But it's sure nice that you can buy these Sure Grips separately in case your ruler doesn't have any👏I've been shown recently by a Prym sales lady what Fast-turns are used for. I just remembered watching your demo. I didn't have any need for them at the time, so I didn't get any. As you mentioned one of your viewers commenting they were quite expensive, I went looking for the Prym Turning Set: Amazon Germany has them for less than 10 EUR with 3 different sizes: S for tunnel widths from 9.5 - 16 mm, M for tunnel widths from 19 - 25 mm, L for tunnel widths from 25 mm. I've seen another set with 2 sizes for under 8 EUR. Hope that's useful for anyone stumbling on my comment here 😏I quite like the violet marking pen by Prym which disappears all by itself after a couple of hours. They have white and blue marking pens that are water soluble, too. Those might be handy, too, if you want the marks to stay longer i.e. until you wash or steam press your fabric which should make the mark disappear, too. I think the sales lady showed the latter to me with her tiny Prym iron. Watching your videos got me itching to order one of these cuties, as well as an ironing felt mat or similar as I saw in your videos. That is such a nifty tool to have instead of my traditional ironing board standing in the way in my already tiny craft corner. I'd really like to get into sewing again, but was a bit put off hearing that it involves regularly pressing folds before sewing over them. We'll see 😅

[@jaclynmoylan1905]

Your tube turning set is definitely worth the price in my opinion