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Hand Sewing Essentials

By letter2self on February 19, 2023



Some links to things that might be of use if you do not have:
Linen threads from Burnley & Trowbridge: https://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/LT9.aspx
Beeswax: https://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/BX2.aspx

(Please note that these are affiliate links)
-Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need: https://amzn.to/2Sd76R7
-My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles: https://amzn.to/2SaZEGf
-Those wee bird snips that literally everyone seems to have: https://amzn.to/2zu9vzY
-(But I’ve also just found these that are a unicorn and I am severely tempted; I should not be trusted with Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KvXGgX)
-Ye Trusty Olde 8” shears (tartan ribbon not included, not TSA friendly, trust me, I learnt this the hard way): https://amzn.to/2DXkUft
-Steel-headed straight pins: https://amzn.to/2ByJUaQ
-Tape measure: https://amzn.to/39V2gSw
-Clear 18-inch ruler: https://amzn.to/2DIdRrh
-Thread counter/linen tester: https://amzn.to/37OY6tm
-Tailor’s Chalk: https://amzn.to/35FBoT9

Want to get started with hand sewing?
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Check out my Skillshare original course, “Hand Sewing Basics: Working Wonders with Fabric, Needle & Thread”. To sign up for a free trial and take the class, visit https://skl.sh/bernadettebanner1

This channel is made possible through the generous support of Patreon members. To become a patron, visit https://www.patreon.com/bernadettebanner (although videos will remain free for you here regardless).

Beyond YouTube:
IG @bernadettebanner http://www.instagram.com/bernadettebanner
Management contact for business enquiries:
bernadette@helmtalentgroup.com

https://bernadettebanner.co.uk/

Music:
“Found by the River” [Melody stem] by Trabant 33, epidemicsound.com
“Lens Flare 3” by Peter Sandberg, epidemicsound.com
“Follow Hidden Paths” by David Celeste, epidemicsound.com
“The Pendulum Clock” by Francis Wells, epidemicsound.com
“Bed and Breakfast” [Melody stem] by Trabant 33, epidemicsound.com

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