My essentials for sewing: the tools I use for EVERY project ✨

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Hey all! I had a viewer request to share my favorite sewing tools. If I had to start over from scratch, this would be my master list of ideal tools. These help me sew comfortably and confidently.
I’ve collected these tools over time. Remember to take your time to find what suits your taste and budget best. This is NOT a sponsored video and all opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you so much for spending time on my channel today!
-Cleo 💜
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✨ITEMS I MENTION:
- LDH ROTARY CUTTER, Midnight Edition: ldhscissors.com/products/midn...
- KAI SCISSORS/SHEARS: amzn.to/3O4aoVi
- GINGHER EMBROIDERY SCISSORS: amzn.to/3Aai96l
- CLOVER SEAM RIPPER: amzn.to/3hGsa4s
- BUTTONHOLE CUTTING SET: amzn.to/3T0X1Gv or just THE CHISEL: amzn.to/3X06a4M
- PATTERN NOTCHER: amzn.to/3UyjR9I
- CLIPS: amzn.to/3dGl7Y9
- PINS: amzn.to/3ULq29S
- MAGNETIC PIN PAL: amzn.to/3BMXAww
- PATTERN WEIGHTS: anything small and a little heavy you have around!
- WATER SOLUBLE PENCILS: amzn.to/3dG1L5h
- DISAPPEARING INK PEN: amzn.to/3tp97yl
- WAWAK BRAND SEAM GAUGE: www.wawak.com/cutting-measuri...
- CLOVER HOT HEMMER: amzn.to/3hDaoPR
- TAILORS CLAPPER: amzn.to/3LJYiiB
- TAILORS PRESSING HAM: amzn.to/3R982UN
- SLEEVE AND CHEST IRONING BOARD: amzn.to/3BQXu7o
- PRESS CLOTHS: great to use larger scrap, thin cotton fabrics you have laying around!
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@desert.mantis 5 ай бұрын

I am a novice who is scouting out tools I may be needing in the future. Your video is a wonderful start. Great tour of your tools, Cleo. Thank you.

@cleow 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I posted an update to this video, too, which might help firm up some choices! 🙏💜

@lisahoche4017 Жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you from a beginner sewer and a lefty. I have been challenged by my rotary cutter.

@cleow Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! I had struggled with rotary cutters for so long-just know it is not you and it can take time and experimenting with different models to find the right one for you! 💜

@lpm67 7 ай бұрын

wow, sounds like you have a really thoughtful MIL. Thank you for sharing .

@cleow 7 ай бұрын

I most certainly do! 🥰

@dorigalle3037 2 ай бұрын

About the Friction pens...they do disappear with heat But if you live in a cold climate (I live in Minnesota) the mark will come back when cold.

@cleow 2 ай бұрын

Oh boy, this is good to know!! 🙌

@1SaraB Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@cleow Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, and thank you for your kind note! 😊

@nmcduff4891 9 ай бұрын

Nice video. Very calming and easy paced. I ordered the rotary cutter and blades. Many thanks

@cleow 9 ай бұрын

Great to hear, and thank you! ✨

@thegreenpincushion510 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and fun video! Thanks for sharing.

@cleow Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@AverageNiceGuy 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done 👍 Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😎

@cleow 11 ай бұрын

So kind of you, thank you!

@LisaHathaway 4 ай бұрын

I have vintage sad irons that I also use as pattern weights. They are great pattern weights.

@cleow 4 ай бұрын

Yes, they're perfectly weighty! ✨

@christinevickers3082 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Cleo. Your video will be great for beginner seamstresses and tailors.

@cleow 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏 💜

@eveie7252 10 ай бұрын

Love this list of recommended tools. Erica Arndt had a good tip using snap bands to keep rolled up fabric, paper etc. Many thanks

@cleow 10 ай бұрын

Great tip! And glad this was helpful-I might do an updated one in the future.

@saltlifegull4091 8 ай бұрын

What a beautiful video! Thank you:))

@cleow 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@iriscostner9204 Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! It’s is always nice to build your skills. Your feedback helps me not have to ru.n into not so effective products.

@cleow Жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful!

@A1videos4me Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you for taking the trouble to do this video. Kind regards from North Wales UK

@cleow Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this was helpful, and thank you for your thoughtful note! 😊

@pjacksreads536 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information.

@cleow Жыл бұрын

Any time!

@margaretwebker35 10 ай бұрын

Glad i found you on here!

@cleow 10 ай бұрын

Me too! 😁💜

@blufaerie Жыл бұрын

I have been loving videos like this since so many ppl I subscribe to have been posting them, but yours is my fave! I also made my own pattern weights from washers, but I crocheted around mine. You have me considering a pattern notch tool! 🤔 I also really love my Hot Hemmer!!! That shirt you’re showing the clips for looks like the Patina blouse. Is it?

@cleow Жыл бұрын

Aww, you are too kind, tishushu--you just made my day! 🥲 I love sewing tool videos and lists, too. I find I never know when I might learn about a new tool or a new way to use an old one. Love your crocheted pattern weights idea! And great question about the clips on the blouse. If you are thinking of the red one, that was actually a shot from my making the Reeta dress. I made a Gilbert top and Reeta dress in the same red fabriC.

@janahagen7223 3 ай бұрын

Just found your video and ordered the seam gauge. If it's not as bendy as the Dritz, I'm happy!

@cleow 3 ай бұрын

Yes! 🙌 The Wawak version is much more solid!

@happyshopper570 Жыл бұрын

I had a constant battle with the rotary cutter in the beginning and the thing just dont cut fabric as easily as i have seen KZfaqrs use them on their vlogs. Now i cannot live without them1! But still looking for the ‘one’. Yours recommendation might be it!! I have never seen yours before. Thanks for sharing😊

@cleow Жыл бұрын

Yes it was such a struggle! There are so many factors that go into feeling successful with any tool so it is worth experimenting. Thanks for your kind note, I appreciate it! 💜

@NarelleCustomSongs Жыл бұрын

I too am a lefty who used scissors in my right hand. I was very interested to hear of your journey with rotary cutters, Cleo. Thank you! I really, really appreciate it when I find sewing coaches who teach troubleshooting! I'm so tired of videos that say, "It's quick and easy" but I just can't make the thing work. I'm in New Zealand and brand choice is limited here. My Birch rotary cutter blades go dull after a couple of projects. They can't be sharpened, and replacing them isn't cheap, so I reserve their use for particular tasks. What did you mean when you said your LVH blades are silver? Made of silver?!

@NarelleCustomSongs Жыл бұрын

It seems strange to refer to steel scissors as still being sharp, "lasting a really long time". There's no need for quality scissors to become redundant from losing their edge. You can take them to a blade sharpener any time they get dull. In New Zealand, I pay NZ$5 to get my scissors professionally sharpened.

@cleow Жыл бұрын

You are so right, thank you for sharing this!

@sarahpengelly8439 Ай бұрын

What is the background music please? Nothing mentioned in the description.

@brendaokuda2158 8 ай бұрын

I know you may not see this post, but I'm hopeful. I have a Dritz cardboard folding Superboard & I have no idea how to use it. I've searched youtube & every other place I can think of, but there are just no instructions that I can find anywhere. I inherited this from my Grandmother, so no instructions there either. Could you please do a tutorial on how to use this without ruining it? Thank you.

@cleow 8 ай бұрын

Great question, and how awesome to have your grandmother’s board! So, I don’t one have myself but if I did, it would make a great surface laying out a pattern or fabric, particularly over something like a dining table or rug/floor. I don’t think I would use a rotary cutter on it but should be okay for scissors/shears. The grid and measurements might help with certain patterns or anything that calls for measurements. I usually rely on rulers and not the grid on mats/board, but that’s more a personal preference. I hope this is a bit helpful-I wish I could be of more help!

@brendaokuda2158 8 ай бұрын

@@cleow Thank you. Yes, it does help. I am just terrified of mishandling it, but as you said, I can use the measurements & shears. Thank you again & Merry Christmas 🎄💝