Comfortable knife-edge shears A good pair of straight-edge, multipurpose scissors is important to any sewer, but many options become uncomfortable after a long period of use. Designed by Karen Kay…
The humble pincushion is an essential sewing notion. Although it is easily taken for granted, its function and appearance have evolved alongside sewing for hundreds of years. Pincushion history The…
Foldable travel ruler For sewers on the go, this ruler folds to fit in a smaller space. The Omnigrid folding ruler is 4 inches wide and 36 inches long when…
Keep tools at hand Scissors, seam rippers, and other implements never seem to be in the right place when you need them. Use the Sewing Tool Belt from HipNotions to…
The sewing stiletto is the modern descendant of the awl, used in making the earliest examples of clothing. Its sharp point could create holes for lacing together animal skins, before…
1. Handy spool storage Keep your thread organized in one travel-friendly case with the Perfect Thread Bag by Karen Kay Buckley. It is designed for hand sewing, because it enables…
Serger cone storage Organize your serger thread cones with this ArtBin Cone Thread Tray. The sturdy plastic base holds wire frames that fit into most serger thread cones. The tray…
Light and lenses Providing light and magnification, the Taylor Seville CloseLook Lighted Magnifier (seen above) is ideal for sewers working with intricate details. It comes with lenses for 1.6x, 2.0x,…
Buttons with cute images Give garments individualized flair with these crimp-style shank buttons from Winky&Dutch. They are available in a host of fun themes, including sewing and knitting, nautical, and…
