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Everything You Need To Get Started With Sewing (and making a quilt for a nursery)
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items I love sewing. It is a passion of mine and an amazing creative outlet. I am completely self taught and I have had multiple Etsy shops through the years! This list is going to get you everything you need to get started with sewing and making your firs...
I have had multiple of this machine and I love it. It's simple, but highly functional.
SINGER 4411 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine | JOANN
If you start sewing a lot, you'll want plenty of extra bobbins - one for each color of thread you use. If you're only sewing one quick thing, just a few will do!
SINGER Class 15 Plastic Bobbins Transparent 4ct | JOANN
When I very first started sewing, I had no idea that the needle would need changed once in a while… it does haha. Make sure you always have extras on hand!
SINGER Universal Regular & Ball Point Sewing Machine Needles | JOANN
I cannot recommend a walking foot enough! This will be used for slippery fabrics like Minky and it helps feed everything through without it slipping all over the place. Game changer.
SINGER Even Feed Walking Foot | JOANN
Having a cutting mat, guide ruler, and a rolling cutter is so helpful when you're cutting quilt squares! You'll get perfect measurements and clean edges.
Fiskars Fabric Cutting Set | JOANN
I love these for a cute triangle quilt.
Quilt Sense Wonder Triangles | JOANN
This will save you so much time! I am not a pinner. I need all the time saving I can get so I use a basting spray in place of pinning everything down and it works like a charm!
SpraynBond Pattern And Stencil Adhesive | JOANN
Batting is what will go between your top layer and the back layer of the quilt. It makes it a little bit thicker, heavier, and warmer. This pre-sized package is perfect for a baby quilt, but if you're making something bigger you'll want to get a bigg...
Pellon White Cotton Batting Crib | JOANN
I like buying these bigger thread spools so that I don't have to buy thread that often. White is a universal must have and can really work for just about anything you're making.
Coats & Clark Machine Quilt Cotton Thread | JOANN
Black is another universal must have on hand at all times thread color.
Coats & Clark Machine Quilt Cotton Thread | JOANN
Minky dots is my favorite backing to use for a baby quilt. It is so soft!
Soft & Minky Fleece Fabric Dots | JOANN
If you are in a huge hurry, Joann's has these “cheater quilts” that you can use for your topper! There are quite a few options, but this one is so precious for a baby girl.
Strawberries & Daisies Cheater Quilt Nursery Fabric by Lil' POP! | JOANN
And look at this super sweet dino one for a baby boy!!
Dino Cheater Quilt Nursery Fabric by Lil' POP! | JOANN
I LOVE the muted tones of this floral cotton.
Natural Vibes Insects on Brown Nursery Cotton Fabric | JOANN
Oh my gosh, this camping fabric is so cute! If you have a camping themed nursery, this is the option to base your quilt around!
Camping Allover Cotton Nursery Cotton Fabric | JOANN