Sewing is a very useful skill. If you can do repairs on torn clothes instead of going straight to the store, and replace old curtains and other household items, you can save money. Whether you're talented enough to make clothes from scratch or not, it's always a good idea to have a well-stocked sewing kit at home.
Here are some key elements that should be in yours.
1. Pins and pincushions
If you need to make changes or keep fabric in place, lapel pins are perfect for the job, especially in combination with a pincushion. It's a simple and convenient way to carry your pins with you when making changes to clothing. Remember to take out the pens before trying anything on!
2. Eyelets
You may not recognize these items at first if you are not used to sewing. However, they are very versatile and serve to strengthen fabrics and keep them in place. These are the little metal circles you can see in the corners of the tarp (where you can feed by string), curtains, shoes, and even corsets! At Goldstar Tool you can buy eyelets in different sizes and colors.
3. Good tailoring scissors
Regardless of your sewing project, large or small, you will likely need to cut the fabric somewhere. If you use blunt scissors, you can risk an uneven cut and get caught on the fabric. Why not just use kitchen scissors or others in the house? You can, but if you use scissors from your kitchen, for example, there is a risk of the fabric becoming dirty if there is grease or other residue on it. Invest in high quality tailor scissors for your sewing kit.
4. Neutral threads
A range of colors would be just as good, but if you only keep your sewing kit for small jobs, you only need neutral threads. They are great for doing small repairs as they go with most fabrics. Light brown, white, cream, beige and black are all well-colored threads.
5. Replacement buttons
Buttons are the most common things that need to be changed / repaired on clothing. Clothing bought in the store is usually delivered with a spare button. Instead of throwing it away, put it in your sewing kit if necessary. If not, a collection of replacement buttons is a good idea. Like the threads, your buttons should be neutral to make sure they match most elements. However, there are plenty of colorful and fun buttons that you can add to your collection if you want.
6. Tape measure
Of course, if you want to make changes to anything, you need to have the right measurements to do it correctly. Always have a tape measure in your sewing kit – it can come in handy for multiple DIY projects! There are many other things you can have in your sewing kit at home, but the above are absolutely necessary!
