Sewing brands I love
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These are a few of my favorite things!
I often get asked, “What kind of sewing tools should I be using?” With countless tools out there, and hundreds I’ve tried, I want to share my favorites! Shop my favorite sewing supplies below and get your sewing game off to the right start!
What I currently am sewing with
Skyline S9
When it comes to sewing in my studio, I use the Janome Skyline S9 machine! This machine features a detachable embroidery unit, along with over 200 stitches to make any project stand out. I personally sew with the walking foot on my machine to help the fabric glide through like butter! With a full color touchscreen LCD screen to help you select your sewing functions, sewing in the studio is always a fun time.
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Hand Sewing, quilting, and mending
50 Hand Sewing Needles
These hand needles have come in handy for mending, quilting, and hand stitching! It has the perfect sharp size 4 that has become my go to, but also the size 5’s for quilting my quilt bindings. Be sure to snag yourself a set for your sewing kit!
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Size 12 Perle Thread
You’ve seen my mended jeans on IG (and if you haven’t, here they are!) Now you can mend with my favorite thread and make your own! I use the darner needle size 3 with this or my sashiko needles!
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Temporary Adhesive Spray
I was a non believer, but I believe now! This adhesive spray is a MUST in my quilting and mending basket. It does have a slight smell, but not overpowering. It’s a must for my quilts to attach the backing and toppers.
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Stick and Stitch
I am in LOVE with these stick and stitch sheets! These have upgraded my mending projects and made it easier than ever to do a quick mending project. They wash away when you’re done for the perfect quick mending project.
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Tools of the trade
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Scissors
The #1 tool I use, is the sewing shear. I’ve tried hundreds of scissors (seriously), and while affordable shears may not seem like they work, these $14.99 shears are WONDERFUL and work great!
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Snips
Nothing beats the good ole fashioned orange Fiskars scissors! These snips are a MUST when I am sewing and they connect to my SewTites magnetic pin holder perfectly.
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SewTites Magnetic Pin holder
I have two of these, and it’s a MUST for all things sewing! It can connect to my shirt, sleeve, or even my machine while I sew for an easy way to have my pins and snips at an arms reach all the time!
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Looking to save some $$$?
Sewing (and life) can get expensive! As a grad student and a business owner, I am looking for every chance I get to save some money! Here are my go to sewing, and life, products that I love and I know you will to! Save some money with my codes below!
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SewTites
Looking to get the must have magnetic cutting board system? Or maybe try out one of their many magnetic sewing pin systems? Use code LILLIAWHITTINGT for 15% off your SewTites purchase!
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Hum Nutrition
A busy girl like me needs all the vitamins she can get! Try out my daily trio of Daily Greens, Gut Instinct, and Omega the Great! Use code JUST_LILLIAA for 20% off your order with HUM Nutrition!