{"id":3234,"date":"2022-10-08T16:26:55","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T20:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=3234"},"modified":"2022-10-08T16:26:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-08T20:26:58","slug":"essential-sewing-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/essential-sewing-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Sewing Tools for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Sewing Tools For Beginners\" class=\"wp-image-66219 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-250x210.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 940px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 940\/788;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Sewing Tools For Beginners\" class=\"wp-image-66219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners.jpg 940w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-500x419.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-150x126.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Essential-Sewing-Tools-For-Beginners-250x210.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It was clear from my recent sewing survey that although there are a lot of experienced sewists that visit this site &#8211; many of you are new to sewing, just starting out, looking to improve, or even don't sew yet but want to learn.&nbsp; So here is my list of essential sewing tools and my good-to-have favorites that might be helpful to those starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Sewing Tools. My list of favorite tools in my sewing kit and recommendation for those beginning to sew, from So Sew Easy.\" class=\"wp-image-3541 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high-150x99.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/265;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high.jpg\" alt=\"Essential Sewing Tools. My list of favorite tools in my sewing kit and recommendation for those beginning to sew, from So Sew Easy.\" class=\"wp-image-3541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/freeimage-3882205-high-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My&nbsp;essential&nbsp;sewing tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005NAGNJY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005NAGNJY&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fabric Scissors<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005NAGNJY\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">&nbsp;&#8211; never use your good fabric shears for anything other than fabric, interfacing, etc. &nbsp;Warn your&nbsp;children&nbsp;they will be grounded, your husband that he will be divorced, and write on the blades with a permanent marker. &nbsp;Having good fabric scissors is essential. &nbsp;You might be cutting through several layers of fabric at once and still have a nice smooth cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0001DSIVY\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0001DSIVY&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Seam Ripper<\/a> &#8211; sounds worse and more violent than it is. &nbsp;A tool with a sharp point, a blunt point, and a sharp blade in the middle. &nbsp;Can be used to carefully unpick stitches when you've gone wrong, and cut the stitches in a seam using the center blade. &nbsp;Plus its a useful pointy tool that can also be used for a lot of things that are nothing to do with sewing. &nbsp;Not just for mistakes &#8211; use it to remove basting stitches too. I also use mine to hold fabric in place as it goes under the presser foot so I don't get my fingers too close to the needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=zipper%20foot&linkCode=ur2&sprefix=zipper%20foot%2Carts-crafts%2C219&tag=soseea-20&url=search-alias%3Darts-crafts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zipper foot<\/a>, invisible and adjustable. I tried to get a good result with a regular presser foot but that is never going to happen. &nbsp;To make nice neat zippers you need to use the correct tool &#8211; either an adjustable&nbsp;zipper&nbsp;foot or the invisible zipper foot. &nbsp;Best to get both because there will certainly be times when one is better than the other depending on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-3568\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"173\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing a zipper required the correct tools to get a good finish. Image courtesy of Keerati \/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net\" class=\"wp-image-3568 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737-150x65.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/173;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737.jpg\" alt=\"Sewing a zipper required the correct tools to get a good finish. Image courtesy of Keerati \/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net\" class=\"wp-image-3568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/ID-100139737-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Sewing a zipper requires the correct tools to get a good finish.<br>Image courtesy of Keerati \/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000PSA6GU\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000PSA6GU&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tape measure<\/a>&#8211; for taking your own body measurements, measuring fabric, measuring pattern pieces at the bust, waist, etc. &nbsp;Mine always seems to be missing and I find the cat has dragged it under the bed again and attacked it thinking it is a snake. &nbsp;Better get two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002XNULX8\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002XNULX8&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Large clear ruler<\/a> &#8211; commonly used by quilters but lots of&nbsp;regular&nbsp;sewing applications too. &nbsp;I use this every day for marking out for cutting the purses I sell in my Etsy shop, and it sits at the front of my sewing machine for quick measurements as I sew. &nbsp;Useful for extending grain lines on patterns and any time you need to measure and still see what's underneath your ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009P8D6HC\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009P8D6HC&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pattern making paper<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=soseea-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B009P8D6HC\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00292BPII\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00292BPII&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Double Tracing Wheel<\/a>,&nbsp;and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002VXXF4C\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002VXXF4C&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\">Saral Transfer (Tracing) Paper<\/a>. &nbsp;My pattern tracing and fabric marking kit. &nbsp;Used to trace and copy patterns and to transfer pattern markings onto fabric. &nbsp;You can read more about the <a title=\"Tracing Burda Patterns\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tracing-burda-patterns\/\">easy way to trace patterns <\/a>using these tools. &nbsp;I also use the wheel and transfer paper to transfer patterns and markings, darts, etc directly to the fabric without having to cut out the pattern at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"KacvA20pPt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tracing-burda-patterns\/\">Tracing Burda Patterns the EASY Way<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Tracing Burda Patterns the EASY Way&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/tracing-burda-patterns\/embed\/#?secret=YRbhDEO8Zh#?secret=KacvA20pPt\" data-secret=\"KacvA20pPt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010.jpg\" alt=\"How to trace off Burda pattern, vintage patterns and multi-size patterns the EASY way - by So Sew Easy.\" class=\"wp-image-3296 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010.jpg\" alt=\"How to trace off Burda pattern, vintage patterns and multi-size patterns the EASY way - by So Sew Easy.\" class=\"wp-image-3296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Tracing-patterns-010-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>7 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fxBlyx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sewing Machine<\/a>. &nbsp;Well, you could sew everything by hand, but you will get a better and quicker result with a sewing machine. &nbsp;I am on my second machine, the first one was borrowed and I looked at a lot of machines before settling on the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gqY440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother CP-7500<\/a>&nbsp;(now discontinued &#8211; best alternative is the <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gqY440\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brother CS6000i<\/a>). I've been extremely happy with it, it does everything I need quietly and smoothly and has lots of features I've not even used yet, but it's good to know they are there for when I need them. &nbsp;Such as buttonholes and decorative stitches. &nbsp;The best things about it &#8211; the built-in needle threader, the 3 different overcasting stitches, the walking foot, and the 3 different speed settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003263PSS\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003263PSS&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Overcasting foot<\/a>. &nbsp;I use this on almost everything I make. &nbsp;I don't have a serger, so I use the 3 different overcasting stitches on my machine with this overcasting foot to give a nice neat finish on my seams, and also to sew and finish my knit projects with a neat narrow, and stretchy hem. &nbsp;Highly recommended if you want to sew with knits.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-3228\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" class=\"wp-image-3228 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg\" alt=\"Easy summer dress - free pattern and step by step tutorial from So Sew Easy.\" class=\"wp-image-3228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/bombshell-dress-002b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Get a great finish on knit fabrics using an overcasting foot. Stitch and finish in one pass.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>9 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0019KBWA2\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0019KBWA2&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fray Check <\/a>. &nbsp;One bottle may well last you a lifetime if you keep the top on tightly. &nbsp;Magic in a bottle to stop fabric from fraying. &nbsp;I use it when cutting ribbon, and when cutting through fabric for any reason such as to add a magnetic snap to a purse, or sewing a buttonhole. &nbsp;Also good to add a dab when you sew buttons to stop the thread from unraveling. &nbsp;Can be used to stop fabric fraying as you work with it before edges are finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 &#8211; Clover <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004ZKPWUO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004ZKPWUO&linkCode=as2&tag=soseea-20\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wonder Clips<\/a>. &nbsp;Like magic pins. &nbsp;Regular pins have their place, but I often use the clips instead. &nbsp;Work well when you have lots of layers to secure together, and they don't leave any holes or marks in your fabric. &nbsp;And there is no chance that you will sew over one of these by&nbsp;mistake&nbsp;and break your machine needle. &nbsp;They seem a little expensive compared to pins, but I think they are well worth the investment (why not hint that you would like these for your birthday!)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png\" alt=\"Clover Wonder Clips\" class=\"wp-image-3573 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png\" alt=\"Clover Wonder Clips\" class=\"wp-image-3573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips.png 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/sidebar_new_wndr_clips-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>11 &#8211; The right machine needles. &nbsp;It never really occurred to me when I was starting out that there might be more than one type of machine needle. &nbsp;But in fact, they come in different sizes, different points, different sized eyes, for different fabrics such as denim and leather, and more. &nbsp;Of course, keep a supply of the multi-purpose needles but also consider adding in a twin needle and some ballpoint needles for sewing with knits. &nbsp;A lot of the problems that occur when sewing knit fabrics can be eliminated simply by using the correct needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might find this article about <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/which-sewing-machine-needle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">which sewing machine needle<\/a> useful and interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ePBN9vlPRw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/which-sewing-machine-needle\/\">Which Sewing Machine Needle? 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