Sewing brands I love
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.
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.
Tools of the trade
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!
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!
Hum Nutrition
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