24 Must Have Sewing Notions for 2024! Make Your Sewing Life Easier!

24 Must Have Sewing Notions for 2024! Make Your Sewing Life Easier!
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[@hildurhendricks6250]

Another great use for the bobbin winder is making decorative cording for embellishment. I take 2 or 3 strands of different color embrodery floss, razzle dazzle thread, perle thread, etc and tie them onto the holes in a bobbin. Turn on the bobbin winder and it will then twist the treads together and make unique cording in the colors you want.

[@rusmiling9909]

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a 18” telescoping magnet pick-up tool for $2.99. It supposed to be able to pick up 3 lbs. 😊

[@kathygann7632]

Wow! I’m on my way to get one.

[@conniel.4601]

If you’re just picking up pins or something light weight, Dollar Tree sells them.

[@melissaroth4467]

Harbor Freight sells them, too.

[@Debee109]

Yep. Auto parts shops are a great place to pick up several items used in the sewing room I really like the Telesopic magnetic wand with the light for when things fall underneath the cutting table or sewing table. I also purchased- magnetic parts dishes (various sizes and shapes - all metal), dent pullers (used as ruler handles), long nosed pliers for retrieving things from hard to get to places, and a set of off-set screwdrivers to remove the screws on the sewing room machines. Really need to think outside the box to find alternatives which are almost always cheaper than the branded "pretty" ones put out by the crafting companies.

[@rusmiling9909]

@@Debee109 Most excellent ideas and thinking outside the box! Thank you for sharing!❤️

[@coletteverley2527]

Hi Kim, I just watched your show on favorite sewing notions. One of my new favorite sewing notions is a necklace with a magnifying glass pendant. I bought mine years ago from my optometrist and came across it the other day. It is fabulous for that extra boost over my sewing glasses to read the sizes of needles and for threading them. I just found them on Amazon if anyone is interested.

[@bronwynmorrison]

Well, you're an enabler. I bought the purple thangs and the blades.

[@katl6426]

I got a purple thing many years ago when it first came out & it's the single most useful tool I have. It gets used heaps of times for big & small uses & just sits there quietly waiting for it's moment 😂

[@loriar1027]

😂😂😂

[@jorettahall5021]

😅​@@katl6426

[@sandybruce9092]

Just a note that the Purple things are not the original ones (notice I used things and not things!) which cost more, but I do have a whole pack of purple ones like these multi-color ones and they work just fine! I do like this pack of the multi colors so I probably will get them - mine seem to hide from me all the time😟😟💜🤭🤭

[@1wholovestrees]

I remember the electric scissors from years gone by. The problem I had was trying to find someone to sharpen the blades. But it’s good to see that they’re back now.

[@paulinechapman5669]

My metallic seam guide is at least 40 years old..going strong..not harmful to any machine..🇨🇦

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

I get patterned satin ribbon, use about 2”, fold in half and sew it in back of garment for quick identification of the back when putting a garment on. Works great for me and the grandchildren.

[@noramills7382]

Thank you for the informative video. The purple thing is one of my favorite tools, but you didn’t mention my preferred use for it . . . The square end is 1/4”. Especially helpful for binding corners.😊

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Yep. I forgot to mention that!

[@lindavalenzuela2928]

My favorite notions is my light seam ripper, and sewing ltd light. Pushing sixty is all in to say.

[@nancyshaner8548]

I love the pinking blade on one of my rotary cutters. It cuts so well and never chews on the fabric. A very clean cut. Never going back to the shears.

[@Lola.004]

With all the gadgets and hacks, I’ve never seen those before. Thanks for sharing! Since you’re happy with yours, do you mind sharing where you bought them?

[@nancyshaner8548]

My Pinking rotary cutter had been my mother's. The brand is Fiskars. @@Lola.004

[@chickad5820]

I have the rotary pinking blades by companies listed below. These are the ones I have and when not used I keep them in their original packaging and since there's more than I company I use a ziplock to keep them in one place. Thumb tacked on the wall behind the bedroom door. I use straight pins too, to hang things up behind the same door, like extra scissors, misc tools and even extra Velcro, (in ziplocks or from original packaging). The sewing pins virtually leave no hole seen if removed. Keeps my notions in one area and not taking up space in a drawer. Types... Recollections from Michael's Store Inc called Scalloped Edge and it's for a 28mm rotary cutter. The sticker says it was on clearance $0.49 and from Ben Franklin. Boy that dates me since this store's been closed for decades. Fiskars Pinking Trimmer, made for 45mm rotary cutter or a cutter that has a rail fence like a paper cutter. The palm holder type is by June Tailer, 45mm. One blade is curved (scallop), pinking without the sharp points, one is for the blanket stitch to mark the stitching line evenly across whatever you need marked and the 3rd is regular pinking with the point more rounded but there. Mine came in a handheld that fits your palm so I don't have to use the rotary cutter. Hope this helps someone... Babs near Tombstone AZ

[@jodyclark6688]

Hi Kim, I watched your show for the first time. I have about 1/2 of the items you showed. I also have a favorite, not actually to help you sew but for storage if that is ok on your channel, I buy clear fishing tackle boxes that have dividers in them. I have found them at Fleet Farm at a good price. I can store my thread and bobbin in them and I have boxes for embroidery thread and utility thread. I keep them in cabinets and can see through them and they really work fantastic for me and my craft/sewing room. I even use them for holding my extra Cricut blade cutters and extra sewing feet that don't fit in my bernina attachment box. I subscribed to your channel as I heard you say you show a lot of different things related to sewing. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@judysimpson6784]

The lint roller is my life saver! And my Dust Buster and don’t forget the bodkin!

[@ponderrosie4975]

I use the expandable button gauge for so much. Right now as I watch this I am working on drapes and I will use it to mark my header tapes.

[@brendafoley6995]

Wonderful recommendations. I am a Post-it- note Queen. I layer my WIP's with the notes. When I accomplish my project I toss it. Or put on my project planner page. Using the heat erase pen, i can iron it off. Use again or alter info. Valuable in my life!

[@kristiparker4139]

I enjoyed your recommendations very much. I own lots of the items, but not all (yet!). One favorite and helpful items in my sewing room are pressing hams and a sleeve roll.

[@7HEATHER7]

Thank you! This is a great video! Usually I see must have vids and the tools are just silly or gimmicky. This was very helpful! ❤

[@dianaroberson3969]

Lots of great ideas. I like the drawstrings. Good find.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Great recommendations! Especially the rotary blades. Thanks Kim.

[@sandybruce9092]

YES!!! As a quilter I’m always looking for reasonably priced but excellent cutting rotary blades and I so appreciate the comment about these! I definitely will be adding them to my wish list and basket!😊😊

[@MaryDeanDotCom]

Vintage CD shelves are super cheap on craigslist, and they are the perfect size for showing off your fat quarter collection. I have one from Ikea that’s 6 inches wide and and 6 feet tall, and I have the fabric arranged by color like a rainbow.

[@gisellejones1139]

I made and use a wrist pin cushion a lot..love all your suggestions😊

[@rhondabrooks441]

Oh my. There are so many goodies that I really would like to have.

[@barbf9168]

In response to your invitation to identity favorite tools😊 Inexpensive... *mixed makeup brush set (for defuzzing machines) *dental set (for cleaning machine) *super small crochet hook (for pulling thread loops, seam deconstruction, tying short thread knots) * smooth surface needle nose pliers (for yanking needles through thick seams or hems) *small curved upholstery needle (for hand sewn hems and attaching trims or bindings)

[@Debee109]

And for those who do embroidery and/or need to remove an embroidered motif from an article, use an eyebrow trimmer as a thread remover. I also purchase the retractable pencil style erasers to remove unpicked threads, any style of soft eraser will work, I just like one that is longer for my hand to grip. Quite a few items for sewing machines are magnetic, where almost all sewing machines are plastic (except for the needle plate), that I am giving some thought to re-cycling the calender/business fridge magnets and using thin double-sided adhesive tape to adher to my machine so I can use some of these gadgets.

[@annseabolt6645]

I have a buttonhole guide I found at an estate sale for almost nothing. I also have a magnetic seam guide I’ve had for over 50 years. I’ve found lots of stuff at estate sales for really cheap prices. I never knew about the bobbin winder, it sounds like a great gadget to have. I have a couple pair of the all metal snips and agree they are much better than the plastic ones. I got them when I worked in the garment industry.

[@Debee109]

I actually don't have to unthread my machine to wind bobbins so a sepearte bobbin winder is not a necessary item for me to purchase. Since I almost always use a light grey thread to piece with (I'm a patchworker) I always have at least one additional cone of thread on hand to wind my bobbins from if I need to. However to avoid that bit of stress I tend to wind multiple bobbins at a time, I like to have a dozen bobbins wound before I start a project so that I don't have to wind a bobbin part way through a project - just change out and keep going. I also use the metal snips, not that brand or style but metal all the same as opposed to plastic, last for ages - have multiples beside each machine. The buttonhole guide is great for any project that requires spacings at regular intervals - like spacing handles for bags/totes from each side, or the middle, at a specific mesurement.

[@teribaggett1595]

Thank you for spending the time with us. Fantastic video.

[@cathyholley9198]

Thank you for sharing useful products

[@eunicehehir6374]

Thanks Kim. Tools and items I've not seen before. ❤

[@kathschultz2517]

Kind of digging your new format! Keep up the good work.

[@EFitz-xt4ym]

I use my bobbin winder ALL the time. One of the best accessory purchases I made about 15 years ago and it is still going strong.

[@sandybruce9092]

😢To the lade who uses size 60 rotary cutter blades, YES - I just checked and there is a choice of sizes with this product. Thank you Kim for such a good recommendation for these blades - I’ve been a bit nervous about purchasing them but I will now give them a try! My first time watching - I’m not a garment sewer but I am a quilter and this list is very helpful!

[@lisahefner1126]

Just watched your show for the first time and enjoyed all your suggestions. Look forward to more of your shows. Thank you

[@ponderrosie4975]

Foot pedals - I put velcro loop side on underside of my pedals. My sewing room has berber carpet. Works like a charm and the carpet doesn't seem to mind.

[@sandybruce9092]

Great idea! I also have carpet all over the house and my pedal always seem to be where I can’t reach it!

[@notesfromleisa-land]

I have many of these. The short screw drivers are a godsend. Hot hemmer...love that thing. I use it to crease my binding a a perfect 45" as well as for hemming. For paper piecers...a great tool for folding the paper over.

[@nozztozz]

Good list. I want to buy almost everything!

[@Crazydoglady.]

Ive never heard of a bobbin winder! Brilliant 👏🏻

[@artbyedna9210]

Thank you for this information! I can definitely use several of these that I did not know existed 💖

[@margaretswann3634]

Thank you so much for your list. I'm definitely getting myself a bobbin winder! I appreciate you taking the time to put this list together.

[@beckyvillines1613]

The Headley brand rotary cutter and blades are beyond compare! I bought a cutter several months ago, and i am still using the blade that came in it!

[@kathy5456]

Love…love…love your videos. Keep up the great work

[@chereliu5565]

Thanks for all the info! I especially appreciated hearing about the magnetic sewing guide! I bought one with the very handy Seam Guide Ruler but then heard it could ruin the electronics so I didn’t use it! I got the combo from Madam Sew and I’ve used the heck out of the acrylic ruler needle guide! I’ve sewn for many years, but new to quilting so everything is more complicated to me. Because I’m sewing different type projects I find it very handy to use post it notes to remind me what stitch length I’m using on the different projects and also a reminder of what type of needle I’m using. Going through so many layers at the quilting of my table runner needed my heavy duty needle! Post it notes are so handy stuck to your machine as well, since every time I turn off my machine I lose my latest stitch needed! 😉

[@nannybannany]

I already own a few of these which is exciting but those rotary blades are going in my cart!

[@pjacksreads536]

Some of these are great suggestions. Thanks Very few are must haves though.

[@lucilledaub5991]

Good ideas as what you should have for sewing.

[@beckyzayas5749]

Very nice and useful video. I really enjoyed it. Thanks.

[@madypennisi4823]

Thank you for the tips!

[@pamelalc63]

Great suggestions. thank you very much. I had no idea that there are automatic bobbin winders !!! I love all your tool suggestions. Very grateful ❣

[@elayned6147]

Thanks, I have a few of these things but could also add a few more ❤

[@bonniebonnie7149]

I filled my Amazon cart during your video in order to remember your recommendations. I will shop locally and try to find them. Thanks for this great video!

[@cathyannfranko5059]

Love your new intro. I already own and use several of the items you highlighted. I'm always looking for good quality rotary blades, so I decided to order your recommendation. I also ordered the drawstrings. Praying your cervical issues are resolved soon.

[@RobinIsSewin]

This was great, thank you!!

[@miriamcihal8409]

Thanks.

[@normacooper6377]

Thanks for this helpful information and the links in case I am unable to find something locally. One of my most often used items is a pair of long, curved ended & extremely pointed (sharp) metal tweezers which may have been intended for use with a serger, but I use them beside my sewing machine. They’re handy when threading a needle, removing stitches and after being dipped in alcohol, were once used to remove a splinter from a child’s bare foot.🥴

[@mjcechman]

Love this info! Thank you!❤

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Thanks! Nice recommendations!

[@rode-o5206]

Cool! I like this. Good ideas.

[@lindaorozco4595]

Gosh I really like these products 😊

[@evelynchambers126]

Thanks for sharing

[@clairefrancois6046]

I like the electric bobbin winder 😊

[@jolenekaping7259]

Great idea

[@imm9070]

Thanks a lot!!! Very useful!!!

[@clairefrancois6046]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@DoloresDeeBodnar]

I Love them all, I need 20 out of 24 lol

[@kathygann7632]

If you don’t have a tailors clapper, use a scrap of 2x4.

[@qgnw]

That's what I did after seeing the cost.

[@Beadathome]

Good list .. I see a few I need to add

[@kathleencopegog7109]

very cool enjoyed it very much and took notes thankyou so much

[@sandybruce9092]

I want to thank you for providing your Amazon list - I’m a quilter and do not ever sew garments so some of your items are not for me - but many are! And I will definitely be adding them to my Wish List!!! Thank you😄😄

[@lizwarnke4689]

I use snips the most and they are the plastic ones. I'll need to try those Madam Sew snips and I use chalk markers a lot. Constantly on a quest to find ones that go on the fabric easy.

[@juliecarman6658]

Great Video! Thank you for sharing all of these great little items. The embroidery threads drive me crazy, so I just purchased the spool covers and I'm going to try the rotary blades.

[@margaretswann3634]

Btw, I'll use your link to get my bobbin winder xoxo. I subscribed! Looking forward to learning from you.

[@gailrodgers3079]

I think those clips come in 3 sizes. Love the chalk markers. I have them in 5 colors which takes care of light and dark fabrics. I mostly use them for turning a square into two triangles. I have just about everything on your list except for things I know I don't need. I got many of them courtesty of Amazon as I am a Vine reviewer and sewing things are my 'specialty'. I have so many things in abundance they will last me the rest of my life! We are retired on a smal fixed income, so having the sewing supplies given to me in exchange for a review is okay by me. Thank you very much.

[@oskarmolly]

Hi, I got some electric scissors for Christmas this year and I love them. I had used them befroe maybe in the 70's, they were a Singer. I used them a lot. The ones that I got as a gift this year are similar but they are USB and there were 3 blades, 2 for sewing and one it says metal but I never in my life have cut metal anything but I can see them for things like cardboard.

[@szivec]

When I started sewing for my baby granddaughter I wanted to tag the size of the garment but didn’t want anything scratchy. I had leftover white PUL fabric and it works great! I use a fine tip permanent marker and stitch a small piece onto an inconspicuous inner seam. The marker doesn’t wash off and the tag is very soft. Also, I have dogs and grandkids and I bought small inexpensive metal magnetic bowls and have pins, clips, snips, needles, and lots of other bits in them. They really cut down on losing things and are great to gather things quickly if I do drop pins on the floor.

[@irenearbuckle4744]

Great tips! My favorite is your gift tag attachment- Love the idea since most of my projects are gifts. First time watching your channel and I just subscribed-thanks for sharing!

[@snoolge]

Family members that I sew for each have a tiny design that I embroider on the inside of the pocket of hems. That way, each person knows it is for them from me, like a secret hug. You also can invest and design a rubber stamp. Stamp using waterproof inks. I have one with my logo, no I don’t sell items but decided why not have a design brand for anything I make.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

That is a beautiful idea!

[@lizreynolds4554]

I love pincushions! But, I use my magnetic dish or my magnetic pincushion. I love great scissors. I have good Ginghers and some from Germany that my son gave me. I find a wool press mat is my favorite, unless I'm ironing big things. I also love my OLISO iron. Best Ever Thank you for sharing this with us 😊❤🦓✂️🪡🧵✨

[@averybell4273]

Great video

[@farmwife7944]

A useful items I have utilized is an inexpensive rubber shower floor mat purchased on Amazon for $5.99. I cut it into thirds and placed one under each of my 3 sewing machines. These have worked wonders in reducing noise, vibrations and movement. I suspect this could be found in a dollar store although mine was only $5.99 and provided 3 matts.

[@ljshaw8516]

Newbie here. I was surprised at how many of your selections I already have! Must mean I spend too much time on Amazon. I love my magnet kitty cat needle holder for on top of your project.

[@barbarahillegass2135]

Didn’t keep count but I know I have most of the gadgets in my sewing room. Love and use all of them. I do not have electric scissors or the button gadget but the others described are invaluable to me.

[@kgflcreations]

Hi Kim, I have only 3 of the items you mention 🤨, but this is a great list of products. I might just go to Amazon to get some items 👏👏. Thank you for a great video 💕💕 Karen

[@barbaraandrews402]

I came across this today on my birthday. I have been training my family to buy me Amazon gift cards so I hope Amazon UK have some of these items!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@teresabenefield731]

New here ❤❤❤

[@debbiegeorge5880]

The bobbin winder is a game changer if you quilt. I make a bunch before starting my project. I was surprised with the price from Amazon. I got mine at walmart for under $15

[@KnitzyKitzy]

My favourite notion is a magnetic pin ‘cushion’. I can load it up for pinning and while I’m sewing I can just pop the pin down above it and it sticks to it. After I put my pins away I sweep it over the floor to see if I have dropped any.

[@mommatanya1]

I guess my Amazon shopping cart will be getting filled up tonight.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I’m an enabler ;-)

[@priscillathomas9215]

I love the foot pedal mat you mentioned 20:42

[@debbiegeorge5880]

I scrap of carpet works great. My floor is hardwood so I use double sided tape to keep it still.

[@sandreawhite7534]

I loved this video. Thank you I am shocked that I have everyone of these in my sewing space. Some were not the exact item but for the same purpose. My button gage is more than 30 year old I am sure and works perfectly. Other must have tools in my sewing room would be tweezers, because if you have to rip out the seam, you can use the seam ripper get the end of the thread and the tweezers help pull out the bobbin thread. It’s so much easier. I also used comic book cardboard to wrap my fabric on for storage. I also make labels from my brother scan and cut and fuse that down so it won’t be scratchy to the children. Another thing I do it’s not a notion but when I make a little girls dress, I’ll put in a double 4 to 5 inch deep hem. Both hemmed. I turn up a half inch press then turn it up 4 to 5 inches and press that down and sew it either by hand, or by a blind hem stitcher. Then I turn it up another 4 to 5 inches and hem that. Usually when a young child from size 2 to 6 is growing up, they grow upwards not outwards so a lot of times the same pattern will fit except the length. This will allow the mother to just remove that 5 inch hem and still have a 5 inch hem finished. She can just press the demarcation line and if she brings it back, I’ll run a row of lace or ribbon over the demarcation line. The child can have additional years in the dress. The mothers love the kids dresses I make because of that reason.

[@lynnshepard7485]

Thank you, Kim! I’m a tool junkie. 😂

[@shelleymerrison3919]

Pinking shears are great for trimming curves rather than clipping curves

[@tammyjohnson8150]

Thanks for this info! I’m a beginner and I’m working on a neckline that asks for trimming it. It’s a brushed back satin blouse for my mom. So I really want it to be nice.

[@MaesRuth]

Ty for this. Will make things easier for me

[@annbarth7358]

Thank you so much! This is a game changer lol

[@bpwjones]

Kim, what a wonderful, practical video! Will use your Amazon link when I buy. By the way, love your channel’s new look, and your continuous faith and joy re-emerging in your being💕

[@maryenos91]

Those small screw drivers are super so are those rotary blades last a long time

[@cherylbee9899]

To keep the pedal from moving across the floor I use rubber shelf liner I get from dollar tree. Works as good and a heck of a lot cheaper. Also you can get this magnet at harbour freight cheaper too

[@sandywilkerson9271]

Subscribed!😊❤

[@heathern9051]

I need to look for a few of these. Just found your channel and subscribed

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Thank you! Welcome! Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

[@laurenebluder7037]

Same here. I live this video. I can’t wait to watch more!!!

[@melissagarcia4484]

That was such a good video with a lot of helpful things. Thank you so much. Also I don't know you, but you just seem so very sweet.

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I have heard twice now that the clips come in two sizes. I have always had 3 sizes. Small medium and large. I mostly use them for hard to handle fabrics, heavy fabrics and general hand binding and rarely for a craft project.

[@GlendaMixer-jz7vc]

I use this clapper on my polyester satin fabric.. any fabric that won't lay flat

[@charlotteamodeo3031]

I have magnetic seam guide but, have always used it on a non-computerized sewing machine. Been afraid to use it my computized as it might damage it. I have some of these. the thread clippers I have used for years.

[@cleanqueen75]

I have electric rechargeable scissors by EzCutter that I’ve had for years. I can cut out a pattern in no time!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I have 3 sizes of the clips.

[@sandybruce9092]

Sometimes yes this is true! And I prefer to buy from my local stores so they stay in business, but I live more than 50 miles from a quilt shop (and yes, I do love Joann’s which is about. 2-1/2 miles from me but doesn’t always carry what I want or need - I’m a quilter, not a garment sewer). Just please don’t buy from TEMU, SHEIN or other Communist China places!!!

[@User1_2_3_4]

I would love to buy from Jo Ann’s but my budget doesn’t allow it .I haven’t bought from Temu yet.😊

[@sandybruce9092]

@@User1_2_3_4 If you signup to get their mailings, they have some really incredible sales on all kinds products but especially the fabrics. They may have the brochures in the shop sometimes but it seems like the quilting fabrics are almost always on sale. Joann’s has a few different types of cotton fabrics which can get very reasonable. I do stay away from the precut fabrics that are usually right in front of the shelves with the bolts. Probably it’s a personal thing with me but the fabrics just don’t feel like I’d want to use them. I’ve purchased fabrics on sale that ended up about $4/yard with a good sale. I do understand about the prices of fabrics though. Oh and if you have a Hobby Lobby within a reasonable distance, their whole fabric department does have 40% off every other week - and you can get some nice fabric at a good price! Hope this can help😀😀😀😀

[@charliem6335]

AMEN!!!! 💯🎯👍💯👍🎯👍💯

[@jolindaroberts7771]

Amen amen! Don’t buy from either!

[@paulabecker7483]

I agree about Temu