My Sewing Picks

My Sewing Picks

TRIED • TRUSTED • RECOMMENDED

Thoughtfully selected sewing, fitting, and patternmaking tools I personally use, trust, or believe can help home sewists create better-fitting, beautifully constructed garments.

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$219
Juki TL-2010
Juki TL-2010Q Straight-Stitch Machine

This is one of the machines in my sewing room. It is a dedicated straight-stitch machine, designed for focused garment sewing and beautiful straight stitching. It does not make zigzag or decorative stitches.


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$219
Brother PS500 Pacesetter Sewing Machine
Brother PS500 Pacesetter Sewing Machine

This is the computerized machine I use when I need more than a straight stitch. Its zigzag, buttonhole, and decorative-stitch options make it a versatile complement to my Juki for garment construction and finishing.


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$219
Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
SINGER® 6700C Heavy Duty Computerized Machine

I recommend this as a more affordable computerized option for a beginner. Many sewing schools use it, and its speed control, easy stitch selection, and useful garment stitches give students room to learn and grow without starting with a more expensive machine.


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$219
Precision Craft Scissors

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$219
10 Inch Heavy Duty Fabric Scissors

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$219
Fiskars 45mm Loop Titanium SoftGrip Rotary Cutter

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$219
Tape Measure, Measuring Tape

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$219
Fabric Tube Turners

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$219
24″ Imperial Pattern Master – Patented Acrylic Sewing Curve Ruler

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$219
Self-Healing Cutting Mat

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$219
Point Press Clapper by Jacksons Woodworks

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$219
Ironing Board, XL

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