Do You Have What I Have? (The essential items in my sewing kit) Take a look inside with me!

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4 жыл бұрын

Take a peek inside the 2-part sewing kit that I take to lessons and use at home. What do you have in yours?
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@helenk4357 4 жыл бұрын

I laughed when you said 'no need to get down on your benders' I've never heard that said before! I think it's awesome how you went through things and said 'I don't know why that's in here' because you are so talented and yet so down to earth that you showed us everything in your kit without editing it first.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone doesn't say 'get down on your benders' ?!!! I don't realise sometimes that I'm saying these things! It was a good opportunity to sort out my needlecase....😂

@loristoneback9455 2 жыл бұрын

I was so with you Helen when I listened to this KZfaq recording!!! I busted up laughing so hard, thinking 🤔 there going to have to call the Tin man to come running with his trusty oil can and his backup oil truck to get my benders working again.

@judywyatt4790 2 жыл бұрын

A magnetic needle minder is a great help.

@sandramarshall7712 2 жыл бұрын

A fine crochet hook is very handy in a sewing kit. You could fish a strand a thread and guide it where it should go or out of sight (especially a short strand). I wouldn't put it too far away. The violin peg is a great idea. Reminds us to look around and see what you could use to adapt to a need. And, I will put a strawberry in my kit. I constantly find myself using someone's needle that has a burr and needs a little tlc. I also keep an emery board in case I have a finger nail needing to be smoothed.

@michellewohlgemuth8847 3 ай бұрын

Other than crocheting, the hooks are great for turning corners in sewing & the real thin ones are great when mending.

@carolempluckrose4188 Жыл бұрын

What's in my essential sewing and embroidery kits. We can start with a cat, or 4, then a mix of needles; neutral sewing threads just in case I need to do running repairs; various types of scissors; tin of pins; tape measure; anything else I think I will need for the current project.

@elizabethhair723 2 жыл бұрын

I bought an old sewing box from a car boot sale, it has a lift up lid and pull out drawers either side. It is fabric covered but must have had another cover stuck over that as the stain of the glue remains. I love the look of vintage sewing boxes that were covered with embroidered panels so that's what I'm aiming to do with it. My Mother Cross Stitched me a lovely design for the lid and I may cover the rest with a matching Cathy Kidstone material. Though I have alot of modern items in my sewing box, there's alot of vintage pieces I've collected - an awl with a Mother of Pearl handle, a scissor pocket that can hold three pairs of scissors, a variety of needle holders made of turned wood velvet etc and the necessary thimble collection.

@loristoneback9455 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, that sounds so neat!!!

@bobh7275 3 ай бұрын

I do have a crochet hook to capture the ends of threads and secure them, also floss threaders (dental) to help. I use a laying tool and a trolley needle for Bargello and needlepoint. Thanks for sharing.

@sbn49ajc98 3 жыл бұрын

I think most needlework artists have a kit(s) that are essential. I'm older than you Sarah and have collected notions for a good many years. I want those items dearest to my heart with me at all times. My husband doesn't understand the need for so many scissors so it's my duty to remind him it's all relative to the number of screwdrivers or flashlights he collects. I'm American but have made it my mission at antique shows to find Victorian finds. As far as the crochet hook goes, there will always be that one time a hook will come in handy to weave in the frayed ends that simply cannot be threaded. Thank you for a peek inside your world of "bits".

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great comparison, scissors v screwdrivers! :)

@maryloumallendick7262 3 жыл бұрын

I keep an emery board with all of my crafts because I can’t stand it when they peel/chip!

@maureentroake 4 жыл бұрын

I just love the strangers that appeared! I’m not traveling much anymore, so my needlework tools are all neatly in labeled boxes. Well, mostly neat anyways!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

I wish mine was all neatly labelled in boxes Maureen! One day...

@tanyanuttall2429 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this for so many things - the peek one rarely gets; the chance to see what the teacher finds valuable (including things forgotten now like crochet hooks 😄) ; the reassurance of the familiar; and the excitement of the unfamiliar which now has to be researched more. And what a great bag to hold it all - have to make one of those! Most of all, just making it feel so accessible. Thank you. ❤️

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tanya!

@manthasagittarius1 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I loved this! Some of the things made me laugh, but as almost everything you do, a better idea than I've come up with. Not only a little gripper patch for a stick needle, but pliers for a REALLY stuck needle (and never, ever just use your teeth . . . heh heh). The violin peg is brilliant. The big crochet hooks aren't much use, but I bet you'd reach for the very fine lacemaking type if you had them, sometimes. But such good advice, and the whole idea of several scissors so you can spare the really sharp ones. This is a great bag of practical experience, thanks so much!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you don't ever use your teeth to get your stuck needles out Manthasagittarius!

@crochetmama7150 4 жыл бұрын

👩‍🌾🏘️🌈New to your nice channel and new to embroidery...thanks a lot for the idea with the screw driver; very useful.Happy Embroidery 🌸

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you are enjoying Crochet mama!

@karencrittenden414 2 жыл бұрын

“Benders” ha lolol! I love your ‘extra’ tools-no clue why they are there…happens to me

@lornamacdonald8627 4 жыл бұрын

I have just now discovered your channel ... fabulous! I have never taken a course in goldwork, but have read several books, and I think I have learned more from watching just a couple of your videos than in all the books I have read. Thank you!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lorna, welcome on board!

@dagwoodspott2199 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME !!! Your face at the end made me laugh so much I have tears in my eyes ;D I loved what you had in your bag especially the extending magnet ;) Thanks for sharing ;D

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to go back now and watch it to see what I was doing at the end!

@JOLENE2008 2 жыл бұрын

yes a kit case is needed when you are on long road trips lol

@Denise63333 Жыл бұрын

I always keep a fine (usually #10) crochet hook in my embroidery supplies. Very handy for fishing short bit of thread through the back of your work, for tying off, If my thread slips off the needle I can even do a stitch or two to finish up a line then tie it over and weave it though. In the travel bit they are great for fixing a small snag on clothing.

@janiswilliams2766 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing what other people have in their bag!! I wish you had mentioned what brand of scissors they are.

@elizabethvallely4044 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for not editing anything, yes I do the same things with my craft stuff that are in box's when I am tidying them up what's that doing in there and how did it get in there lol has HelenK said you are down to earth and so very talented I agree 100% per cent, thank you for sharing God Bless Hugs Liz x

@misseygallawan4662 4 жыл бұрын

What an excellent idea! Thank you for sharing.

@londonhodnet4079 4 жыл бұрын

Love the necklace thread cutter, you could work in the same department as Q in James Bond, to much isolation, find the cutest Japanese scissors in Loop wool shop, 1” long, very sharp.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I could be a stitching Q! Now I like the idea of that....

@claudiaforrest6669 9 ай бұрын

You are so funny! Great video.

@Vanpsych 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting that you have a special pair if scissors for gold thread. I also have a rough pair of scissors for cutting paper.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

The metal will blunt your embroidery scissors just as paper does Vanessa so always have a pair just for this!

@judymarkel8029 Жыл бұрын

Actually I use a crochet hook for knotting when I work till my thread is too short. Haha Loved your video

@MamaBird87 Жыл бұрын

I'm new to hand embroidery. I have a sewing / embroidery machine, but I need to learn how to do custom work with it. In the meantime, I'm learning how to embroider by hand because it's very useful. Also, I do jewelry as well, so I have many of the same things in my essentials kit, but I didn't know I could use tweezers, pliers and wire cutters for embroidery too. Very handy to have those tools around.

@loristoneback9455 2 жыл бұрын

I have crochet hooks in my stitching kit so I can get my shorter threads 🧵 or floss on the under side woven threw the other stitching to keep it from being pulled out accidentally and it makes the backside of your embroidery look wonderful, and that is where the crochet hooks come into play, they keep the back tidied up!!!

@brendacooper7944 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your KZfaq videos. I am thinking about starting this as a new hobby. When I tried to visit your suggested page for beginners, it was not available. I guess I need to find out the needle types and sizes I should start out with. I like the idea of having a book to store your needles. Do you have a video on how to make one? You so inspire me.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry Brenda, the link was broken but it's fixed now! You can go to the beginners page by clicking this link here: www.sarahhomfray.com/beginners-embroidery.html Have a read through and watch some of the videos, especially the one about needles and what is what and how to choose which one! I don't have a video on how to make a needle book, one to add to the list I think!

@JackyHeijmans 10 ай бұрын

I've got a little plastic bag with a piece of beeswax in mine, but I sew linen more often. I am yet to start embroidery, I'm learning a lot from you! Thank you!

@rabithabit1 2 жыл бұрын

Well for a lady that does crochet, a lot of what was in your kit is also in mine but I use a scale instead of measuring tape. It works great for measuring gages in crochet .. although a little secret that I don't always do a gage shhh. As for pliers and wire cutters, not my jam .. yet. I also pack a needle minder and my scissors are snips that have a leather sleeve over the blades for safety sake.

@historyfreak6591 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very neat video. Thanks for sharing. My mom got me a little needle holder that looks like wood. (Honestly thought it was a tube of lipstick at first) but it allows me to keep all my needles together. The other weird thing I keep in mine is little tiny ziploc baggies that I keep my leftover floss in ( the ones leftover after you pull the ones you need out). Then I label the bag with a marker so I know what number it is. That way I don't lose them.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have one of those lovely needle holders too but it stays in my posh sewing kit in my studio! You are very organised; I'm afraid to say those left over strands of floss go in the bin...

@lesleighmclennan4635 2 жыл бұрын

I have crochet hooks in mine too, but I crochet too. I also had a pointy stick... because I do applique and its used to push out points... And I had a chopstick... I have always loved embroidery. Love watching you. I've learnt lots, and have improved. Oh, and I love your cats

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

A chopstick?!

@taniamagicfingers1636 2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery I also have a chopstick in my kit. I sew my own clothes and use it for pushing the points out of corners. :)

@Everyoneisanartist776 2 жыл бұрын

Me. Homfray, you making me look real bougie for a beginner embroiderer!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

? Is that good or bad Party Over Here?!

@radiaabassi7055 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea thanks Sarah

@judywyatt4790 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@rebeccat5738 4 жыл бұрын

Ooh enjoyed that thank you fascinating to have a root through your workbox, am thinking I must get some curved blade scissors immediately!. Personally my workbox essential is a magnetic needle holder, I have several ( in resin), an owl, 2 cats and a whale, so useful and and pretty too!.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Those are very useful to have Rebecca! If I didn't have such a mobile kit I would probably use one too....

@mnels5214 4 жыл бұрын

I love the necklace thread cutter - genius!

@EagleRue 4 жыл бұрын

I actually have a small ruler, and I too have little sticks and tweezers etc. yours is very similar to mine.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, a small ryuler is a good idea! I'm sure I had one at one point. Perhaps it turned into two crochet hooks!

@rachaelbao 2 жыл бұрын

I also got a ton of use out of my emergency Delta bag.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

They should sell them Rachael!

@kayrichardson9787 2 жыл бұрын

No pointy stick, but I do have quite a few of those things in my go-bag. I'm just so sad that you were in Portland and I didn't know! I hope if you're ever here again for some type of event I can meet you!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

I came to Portland many times Kay! I used to teach at In Stitches, but sadly it isn't there anymore

@kayrichardson6040 2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery well, if you ever long for the Pacific NW again (spring & summer are divine) we have Acorns & Threads in Portland, as well!

@robertadriver6931 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, so organized! I must have numerous storage areas throughout my home due to having a few different places in which I do different hobbies. Containers everywhere. If I need to go somewhere then I gather up my supplies specifically used for the project I am going to be working on. But I see a couple things you have that I will need to purchase extra of i.e. needle threaders, another strawberry to clean my needles . Do you ever use beeswax or thread conditioner in your needlework?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Yes there is beeswax in my case Roberta. Did I not talk about this?!

@eleanorsegal257 Жыл бұрын

Where did you teach in Portland? I love your videos!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Жыл бұрын

At 'In Stitches' Eleanor, sadly no logner there :(

@adhaincroi 3 жыл бұрын

I have those little rubber pads for pulling needles through (and tightening your circular knitting needles) but I was contemplating buying one of those tube type pullers. I would be interested to know how well it works before I buy yet another gadget lol. Also "get down on your benders" reminded me of my dad who was a Brummy lol.

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of those tubes but to be honest I don't even know where it is at the moment! It's so small it falls to the bottom of things. My go to tool for such an occasion is a pair of pliers as I can always see where they are! My ancesters are Midlanders so the odd thing sneaks in! :)

@ritageorge2532 4 жыл бұрын

Woh all these can be carried usually only the basis needs now any time any where i can stitch

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

This had been gathered over quite a few years and refined down to the essentials. Other than the crochet hooks, I've taken them out!

@trduesing4117 3 жыл бұрын

I love your needle roll/case. I noticed your tag inside with your name and website….I went to your shop and I cannot find it! Any suggestions where I can get one? Help ! It seems to be the perfect size for my traveling case!

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 3 жыл бұрын

I used to sell them but I think they are all gone, I'll check though!

@trduesing4117 3 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery thank you ..I appreciate your extra effort! I sure hope they are still available.

@janiswilliams2766 2 жыл бұрын

I surprised you don’t have a laying tool. I keep a regular writing pen as well. I think your stick might have been a pokey tool to make eyelets?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

I do have one in the form of a mellor Janis, I was using it for something and it didn't get put back!

@suewaverley528 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah, do you get your scissors sharpened when they get blunt, or do you simply replace them? Thank you for another interesting video. :)

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

I replace them Sue, It's hard to find someone to sharpen then!

@suewaverley528 2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery That's good to know Sarah, thank you :)

@michelldadams 2 жыл бұрын

What Gütermann thread color do you recommend for matching with both gold and silver work?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 2 жыл бұрын

488 is good for gold Michell and number 8 for silver

@michelldadams 2 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Thank you ever so much!!

@teresaemery1339 Жыл бұрын

Could you please tell the name of the needles you use for mending things?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery Жыл бұрын

Depends what you are mending and with what thread Teresa! See our recent video on needle types and how to choose the right one

@ykklecroissant3081 4 жыл бұрын

Hii! Can you make a tutorial about making sequin flowers with aari needle?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

I will ask my tambour expert, Caroline...

@ykklecroissant3081 4 жыл бұрын

Sarah Homfray Embroidery thank you soo muchh!!!

@needleworknut7792 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever worn the beautiful sari on the wall behind you? Pat-South Padre Island, Texas

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

It's actually a large scarf Pat! Maybe I will swap it for something else and wear it out somewhere....

@needleworknut7792 4 жыл бұрын

@@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery No, No, No. Don't do that. It's a lovely backdrop. Leave it please.

@janhulse9518 4 жыл бұрын

what are the curved scissors for?

@SarahHomfrayEmbroidery 4 жыл бұрын

Snipping ends of threads away that are close to the fabric so you don't make a hole in the fabric, and cutting out shapes for stumpwork embroidery

@MsHazza73 3 жыл бұрын

Sarah Homfray Embroidery Oh that’s so clever! This was exactly my question.