These are the essential supplies I always keep on hand and use frequently for my doll clothes projects. Double check your pattern instructions for all the supplies specific to the project and for the quantiites.
The first part of the list includes links to Amazon, where you can find many of the products I personally use. These are affiliate links and if you purchase I get a little from Amazon with no cost to you. If a specific item I recommend isn’t available, I’ve linked something similar. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
List with links
- Rotary Cutter (Medium/ 28mm)(This is simialr to the one I have)
- Rotary Cutter (Small/ 18mm)(This is simialr to the one I have)
- Clear Ruler (I use this one)
- Cutting Mat (I have this one. There are many good ones on the market. I would get this size.If you don’t have a space to leave it out you can hang it to store it.)
- Wonder Tape (This is the only brand I found to sell this wash out, stitchable, lightweight tape.
- Stay Tape (I love this light weight fabric stabilizer. It is useful to have on hand.)
- Elastic– (You can also look for this in bulk.)
- Disappearing Ink Fabric Pens– Air/ water eraseable (I have this one)
- Disappearing Ink Fabric Pens– Heat eraseable (I have been recently testing this one out.)
- Tailor’s Chalk(white and blue with holder)-
- Chalk Wheel Kit–
- Velcro (Soft and Flexible is usually the one I buy but this is thin and lightweight so would be great for most projects)
- Velcro (Snag Free for tulle and lace.)
- 1/4″ Boning and Casing (Featherlite)
- Iron (I use this one. I find it convientent to keep it right by my sewing machine.
- Ironing pad (I use this one.)
- Sewing Machine (I have been sewing with an older model similar to this.)
List without links
- Fabric for the Project (see pattern instructions for details)
- Hook and Eye Closure
- Snaps
- Small Buttons
- Ribbon and Trim
- Coordinating Thread
- Pins
- 2 Small Saftey Pins
- Hand-Sewing Needle
- Paper Scissors
- Small Fabric Scissors
- Fabric Scissors
- Pinking Shears
- Iron
- Seam Ripper
- Ball Point Sewing Machine Needle (buy the right size for your machine)
- Universal Sewing Machine Needle (buy the right size for your machine)
- Pattern Weights (I use coins and washers)