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Sewing Tools & Equipment
Having the right sewing tools makes dressmaking easier and more enjoyable. This collection brings together practical sewing tools, accessories and equipment used for measuring, cutting, marking and finishing your projects.
From everyday essentials like pins, needles and seam rippers to measuring tools and reliable cutting equipment, these are the items every sewing kit needs. Whether you're starting out or replacing well-used favourites, you'll find useful sewing tools here to support every stage of your dressmaking.
Prym - Hand Measuring Gauge
Sold outThis hand gauge is especially useful and practical for measuring seams, button holes and hems whilst working on a sewing machine.
Regular price £2.37 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePack of 10 Small & 5 Large Fabric Clips
Pack of ten small & five large plastic fabric clips, designed to provide a strong and secure grip on fabrics without leaving any marks or holes.
Regular price £6.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailableIdeal for quick and accurate thread cutting, these snips are a must-have addition to any sewing kit.
Regular price £3.00 p/uUnit price /Unavailable
Prym - Small Stitch Ripper - Purple
Sold outPrym - Small Stitch Ripper - Purple
This small stitch ripper from Prym's ergonomic has a steel blade and sturdy plastic handle to help make easy work of stitch removal.
Regular price £4.80 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Ergonomic Thimble - Medium - Pink
Prym ergonomic pink finger thimble in medium.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailableTool for shaping corners, edges and curves that have been turned inside out.
Regular price £4.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Tailor's Chalk Slabs - White
This tailor's chalk can be used to transfer markings onto almost any fabric and is just as easy to remove.
Regular price £3.89 p/uUnit price /Unavailable-
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Shop Now This chalk wheel is ideal for freehand marking and marking on all fabrics and can be easily removed by brushing or washing after the sewing of the fabric.
Regular price £8.15 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThese needle threaders made of aluminium and spring steel are the classic threading aid that everyone knows and loves,
Regular price £2.25 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Professional Embroidery Scissors - Fine (10cm)
These professional, fine embroidery scissors are produced by Prym. These 10cm length scissors are prefect for fine embroidery or lace work!
Regular price £18.22 p/uUnit price /Unavailable
Prym - Snag Wizard
Sold outThe extra fine snag wizard is a 0.8 mm thin repair nail that can be used to effortlessly remove protruding and snagged threads.
Regular price £3.79 p/uUnit price /Unavailable- + More colours
Rectangle Tailor's Chalk - Assorted Colours (10 Pack)
Rectangle Tailor's Chalk - Assorted Colours (10 Pack)
Elevate your sewing precision with our pack of 10 assorted-colour rectangle tailor's chalks.
Regular price £5.00 p/uUnit price /Unavailable Get precise measurements with our 3m yellow fiberglass tape measure, an essential tool for your sewing projects.
Regular price £2.95 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThis Cat Shaped Pin Magnet is not only a stylish accessory for cat lovers but also a practical and convenient addition to your sewing workplace.
Regular price £6.98 p/uUnit price /UnavailableInnovative and practical, this magnetic pin cushion securely holds pins and needles within reach. Comfortable, and convenient for any sewing project.
Regular price £7.75 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym Love - Stitch Ripper - Pink
Sharp and handy, this Prym stitch ripper is ideal for unpicking fabric seams and creating button holes.
Regular price £6.38 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Professional Xact Dressmaking Shears (21cm)
Dressmaking Shears Professional Xact by Prym 06115080. Stainless steel, 21cm length micro serrated shears perfect for cutting silk fabrics.
Regular price £29.82 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - PROFI Tape Measure (254cm)
An essential for all of your dressmaking projects, this tape measure from Prym will help you take perfect measurements every time.
Regular price £4.80 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Ergonomic Thimble - Large - Green
Prym ergonomic finger thimble in large.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePack of 4 Plastic Sewing Machine Bobbins
Pack of 4 multi hole 15k plastic sewing machine bobbins, an essential accessory for every sewer.
Regular price £2.30 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThis iron cleaner from Prym is great for cleaning the surface of an iron to ensure no marks transfer onto clothing.
Regular price £5.42 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Large Stitch Ripper - Purple
The recessed grips on this stitch ripper are both soft and anti-slip plus, the ergonomic design, lets you work for long periods without fatigue.
Regular price £6.69 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Toothed Tracing Wheel - Purple
Trace pattern lines to paper and fabric with the ergonomic tracing wheel from Prym.
Regular price £6.67 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Ergonomic Thimble - Small - Orange
Prym ergonomic orange thimble in size small.
Regular price £5.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Professional Tailor's Shears - Purple (25cm)
These Prym scissors offer exceptional cutting performance and prevent crushing of fabric. These are a must for professional tailors and dressmakers.
Regular price £41.49 p/uUnit price /UnavailableKeep your sewing pins organised with our magnetic pin cushion! Available in red, blue, and green - 12x8cm in size.
Regular price £5.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailableA must have sewing accessory, this Prym Tailor's Ham is suitable for ironing out curved seams.
Regular price £16.49 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThe Prym Ergonomics chalk wheel "Stick" makes marking fabrics as easy as writing with a pen.
Regular price £7.92 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThe dressmakers wax straightens and strengthens thread, helping it glide through fabric with ease and prevent tangling and knotting.
Regular price £3.49 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Fixing Weights - Blue (30mm)
These Prym fixing weights are small, practical and help make light work of cutting patterns and materials.
Regular price £15.28 p/uUnit price /UnavailableFiskars - Clip-Sharp Scissors Sharpener
Designed to restore and maintain sharp scissor blades. Easy to use sharpener suitable for right-handed scissors only.
Regular price £16.99 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePerfect for right and left handers, the Dafa rotary cutter 45mm features a steel blade, soft grip handle, safety lock, and a convenient blade guard/ruler.
Regular price £9.00 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym Love - Pack of 15 Fabric Clips (2.6cm/5.5cm)
These fabric clips are an easy alternative to pins and allow you to secure delicate or waterproof fabric in place without causing any damage.
Regular price £11.28 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePack of 5 Metal Sewing Machine Bobbins
Pack of 5 multi-hole 15k metal sewing machine bobbins, an essential accessory for every sewer.
Regular price £3.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailableFiskars - Classic Dressmaking Scissors (25cm)
These dressmaking scissors have long, sharp stainless steel blades, ideal for precise cuts through fabrics like denim and polyester.
Regular price £28.50 p/uUnit price /Unavailable
Prym - Magnetic Pin Cushion
Sold outThe Prym magnetic pin cushion is the perfect accessory for your sewing station for keeping pins and needles safely together.
Regular price £6.69 p/uUnit price /Unavailable- + More colours
Rectangle Tailor's Chalk - White (10 Pack)
Rectangle Tailor's Chalk - White (10 Pack)
Elevate your sewing precision with our pack of 10 white rectangle tailor's chalks.
Regular price £5.00 p/uUnit price /Unavailable Fiskars - Classic Universal Scissors (21cm)
Right-handed scissors with long, sharp blades and an ergonomically shaped handle for smooth, precise cuts, perfect for fabrics.
Regular price £19.00 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym Love - Heart Shaped Magnetic Pin Cushion
This beautiful heart-shaped magnetic pin cushion makes it easy to store and collect up all those pesky pins from the sewing table.
Regular price £9.89 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Professional Tailor's Shears (21cm)
These lightweight, Prym 8"/21cm professional tailor's scissors with stainless steel rustproof blades with ample finger room.
Regular price £21.69 p/uUnit price /UnavailableFiskars - Easyaction Sewing Scissors (15cm)
Fiskars sewing scissors with a spring-assisted handle, precise Micro-Tip(TM) blades for tight cuts, and a Softgrip(TM) handle.
Regular price £15.99 p/uUnit price /UnavailablePrym - Junior Tape Measure - Yellow (150cm)
Due to its polyfibre material tape measures from Prym are highly flexible and yet absolutely dimensionally stable.
Regular price £3.07 p/uUnit price /UnavailableFiskars - Razor Edge Sewing Shears (23cm)
These Fiskars sewing shears come with RazorEdge(TM) premium stainless steel blades that effortlessly cut through fabric.
Regular price £22.50 p/uUnit price /UnavailableThis Prym Love hand gauge in blue will come in handy for all of your measuring needs.
Regular price £3.10 p/uUnit price /Unavailable
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