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How to Get started sewing with the right sewing tools

It's pretty much common knowledge that a successful sewing kit requires several different sizes of needles as well as differently colored thread. And if you're solely focused on patching up those favorite JBrand jeans of yours or a hole in a T-shirt, then that may be all you need.

But if you're a fashion student making garments, you'll need a few more tools in your sewing arsenal. Watch this video to learn what you need to get started sewing.

Sewing Box: Michaels

Paper Sheers: Texas Art Supplies

Fabric Sheers: Singer at Joann Fabrics

Thread Clipper: Joann Fabrics

Pinking Sheers: Joann Fabrics

Rotary Cutter: Hancock Fabrics

Prisma Color Pencil White/Black: Texas Art Supplies

Chalk: Office Max

Tracing Wheel: Joann fabrics

Pins: Hancock Fabrics

Seam Ripper: Hancock Fabrics

X-acto Knif: Texas Art Supplies

Seam Gauge: Joann fabrics

Hand Sewing Needles: Joann fabrics

Adjustable Thimble: Joann fabrics

Measuring Tape: Hancock Fabrics

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