How to Assemble a Sewing Kit

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a suitable container to keep your sewing kit in.

   A little sewing basket or an open basket with a handle are ideal.
   
   Other choices include plastic boxes, tackle boxes, antique tins, cardboard boxes, etc.
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   Step 2: Gather together the following items for inclusion in the sewing kit: Needles - purchase a set of needles in differing sizes Pins - get a container of dressmaking pins Scissors - keep one pair of quality sewing scissors in reserve just for needlework and sewing projects; don't use it for any other cutting Cotton thread - select the base colours white

   Choose other colours as match items of clothing or favourite colours for clothes in your household.
   
   Over time you will build up your cotton collection with other colours and different thread types, such as metallic and invisible threads Thimble
   - always useful to help push a reticent needle through tough fabrics Buttons
   - keep all of the buttons and thread pieces that come attached to new clothing purchases, along with some spare buttons Tape measure
   - this is invaluable for many sewing and mending projects A seam ripper
   - this is handy for quick hem mending , Over time, replenish items as they are used up and keep an eye on anything going rusty and replace it.
   
   Scrap fabric of any kind, shape, or size for testing threading on a sewing machine
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   Step 3: navy blue and beige as a minimum; these are the most commonly used colours for sewing.

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   Step 4: Place all items in the container.

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