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May 13, 2016 by: sewwhatalicia

10+ Sewing Gadgets You Never Knew Existed

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I spend WAY too much time browsing and shopping for sewing stuff. Like so much time seriously! In all that time I have found some really cool sewing gadgets that I bet you never knew about! I love to find fun and interesting tools and I am so excited to share these sewing goodies with you! Here are tons of sewing gadgets that you never knew existed!

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Sewing Gadgets You Never Knew Existed

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1 Neat Tools and Sewing Gadgets
2 Rulers and Cutting Tools
3 Quilting Gadgets
4 Seam Rippers
5 Pin Sewing Gadgets you Never Knew Existed
6 Related

Neat Tools and Sewing Gadgets

Bobbin Buddies – I have a place to put all my bobbins that is separate from the spools themselves. So inevitably I lose the color I need and have to thread a new one and then I waste a lot of time and then I need an empty one and unthread one and waste a bunch of thread. No more of that! These Bobbin Buddies are an amazing solution and they keep the bobbin and the spool together to save time and energy!

Purple Thang – This is a really cool tool. You can use it to feed a tough corner into the sewing machine (rather than risk using your finger and getting a needle through your finger!) Or use it to turn out a corner or stuff a project! Lots of options. Hey you could even use two of them to keep your hair out of your face when sewing!

hand holding purple thang sewing gadget

Hera Marker – I have heard of chalk and water soluble marker but did you guys know that they made these handy little finger pressers? This Hera Marker is awesome for pressing lines into a piece, it would be really great for straight line quilting!

Rulers and Cutting Tools

True Cut Ruler System – This system is awesome because the ruler and the rotary cutter have a guide to help you cut. This will help you get much more accurate cuts! You should also check out THIS post for tips to cut straight!

hand holding true cut rotary cutter

Rotating Mat – This rotating cutting mat is perfect for squaring up quilt blocks! Just turn the mat instead of having to line the block up each time for straight cutting.

hand holding rotating cutting mat

Magnifying Dots – These dots go right onto your clear ruler and make it so that you can accurately and precisely cut. These are great if you have vision issues that make seeing the small lines on your ruler hard to see.

fabric with ruler on top with magnifying dots on top and glasses in background

True Grips – These little dots go on your ruler to help it stick to the fabric. This keeps it from slipping when you make your cut. Helping to avoid bad cuts and injuries!

Gypsy Cutting Gizmo – Are You Kidding me??? I have been over here like a schmuck using scissors to cut every piece apart as I piece a quilt and it takes forever!! This Gypsy Cutting Gizmo is phenomenal!!! Talk about a time saver! You can check it out in action below.

Laser Scissors – These are genius! These would be seriously helpful when you are trying to cut a straight line! The rotary cutter is my go to for cutting fabric but for those times when you have something that can’t be cut with the rotary cutter these are great!

Quilting Gadgets

Clover Roll and Press – This little tool is super handy! Get great flat seams before pressing so you can keep your fingers away from that heat source. I use this one ALL the time!

hand holding clover roll and press

Binding Express Board – I always make my own binding. I just found the tool that will make the binding making process take a ton less time! This Binding Express Board is perfect for making your own binding.

Half Square Triangle Paper I mean seriously did you all know about this? Use the paper to sew straight lines on your half square triangles! This is a great time saver. You can use these to make four HST’s in no time at all! This company has paper for lots of different quilt blocks. Like the Fat Jelly Braid in the images below!

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Chaco Liner – This is awesome for marking where you want to add an appliqué or for drawing the quilting design onto the top of a quilt. I can think of about 30 other uses too! This is awesome!

Seam Rippers

These seam rippers are all pretty cool and unique! Depending on your needs you might find a cool seam ripper that you didn’t even realize you needed!!!

Magnifying LED Light – This light is great if you struggle to see those seams. Or if you like to do your seam ripping in the dark next to the fire!

Finger Seam Ripper – This is a handy little compact seam ripper. It just goes over your finger. It is on the way here to my house, so I’ll keep you posted and share a review video super soon!

Table Top Seam Ripper – This is another great one if you just can’t hold a normal seam ripper. It sticks to your table allowing you to hold your fabric and not the seam ripper.

Pin Sewing Gadgets you Never Knew Existed

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Comments

  1. Deanna Barnes says

    May 22, 2016 at 5:21 am

    Omg!!! I need that daisy chain presser foot!!! Would add such a cute touch to the GRAND’s dresses!!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! ?

    Reply
    • sewwhatalicia says

      May 22, 2016 at 6:21 am

      You are so welcome!! I love that presser foot, so fun!!!

      Reply
  2. Susan says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:42 am

    I love the bobbin and thread holders!!! I do a lot of embroidering and so many colors are close so this definitely come in handy!!! And takes less space than a huge board on your wall.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      May 23, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Agreed!! I love the idea of keeping them together!!

      Reply
      • Vikki says

        July 30, 2016 at 3:52 pm

        Where can we buy these?

      • sewwhatalicia says

        July 30, 2016 at 5:48 pm

        Click on the image or the title and it will take you straight to amazon!

  3. Nikki R. says

    May 24, 2016 at 4:14 am

    That sewing machine that looks like a stapler is fantastic. I bet it is actually a pain to use, but as a concept and a show piece, it is great.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      May 24, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Haha I think you are probably right! I mean as a party trick…like watch me sew this scarf! But I will definitely stick to my actual sewing machine!

      Reply
    • Vivian says

      June 1, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      It’s great to keep in your desk at work for a gem that falls out.

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      • Vivian says

        June 1, 2016 at 12:55 pm

        Hem! Not gem. Though I do love gems.

      • sewwhatalicia says

        June 1, 2016 at 1:24 pm

        What a great idea!! Or if you are unlucky enough to have your pants split :/

      • Marjorie McLeod Sales says

        June 1, 2016 at 3:32 pm

        I wouldn’t waste my money. They only sew a chain stitch that doesn’t hold…you are better to just use the stapler…lol!

      • sewwhatalicia says

        June 1, 2016 at 3:33 pm

        Haha good to know!!

  4. Jennie says

    May 24, 2016 at 7:24 am

    Have you tried the true grip dots for any length of time? After using them on my rulers for a couple of small projects, they started falling off, leaving the shiny tape on the ruler. I’ve started using invisagrip. That hand sewing machine is crazy hard to use.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      May 24, 2016 at 7:40 am

      I haven’t used them yet I just found out they existed! Good to know that they don’t work all that great! I will look into the invisagrip!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
      • sue says

        June 4, 2016 at 3:02 am

        I have been using these grips for years. They are fantastic and have never had one come off yet.

      • sewwhatalicia says

        June 4, 2016 at 8:04 am

        Thanks Sue! Good to know!!

  5. Beth says

    June 4, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I have the Daisy foot and use at least once a week, lately been making patches for jeans with it. Too cute.????

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      June 4, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      Oh my gosh Beth that sounds so so cute!!!

      Reply
  6. Diana Diamond says

    June 6, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing these items. Most of them I don’t know about. I will certainly try to get a few of them. Love the Daisy Foot & the Binding Board.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      June 7, 2016 at 6:41 am

      You are so welcome!! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  7. Arlene Burke says

    June 24, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    I love all of them!! I hope my daughter-in-law doesn’t see this, I know she would love them too. I would like to get them for her birthday!!!!

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      June 25, 2016 at 8:19 am

      She will love any of them!! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  8. Linda says

    June 25, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Love the bobbin buddies and the Daisy presser foot, and especially love the triangle papers!! Ingenious!! I like the idea of having all my little tools-in-one, but knowing me they would still escape and I’d still be searching for them! Thanks for the post – great info.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      June 25, 2016 at 8:19 am

      You are so welcome! Thanks for sopping by!

      Reply
  9. Doris says

    July 8, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    I loved that daisy gadget,and several other ones thank you for showing them, I sew and upholstery. Too so I love all gadgets.

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  10. Peggy Cleary says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Thanks. I’M excited to try some of these. Triangle paper works great but be aware you need to use small stitches so the paper is well perforated otherwise it can be really hard to remove. I got my Hera free with a magazine years ago, don’t use it much.

    Reply
  11. Peggy Cleary says

    July 14, 2016 at 7:21 am

    Oh! And folks I know stick a skinny seam ripper into a short spool and stand that on the desk for cutting apart chains of pieces. Much cheaper than that gadget, if slightly more hazardous.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      July 14, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Oh my that is a good tip but it does sound hazardous!!! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. martina says

    July 14, 2016 at 8:16 am

    I also have the presser foot to the sewing machine but I can not get it to work !!

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      July 14, 2016 at 8:37 am

      Oh no! I am going to post on my Facebook page and see if anyone has any tips! You are talking about the daisy presser foot?

      Reply
  13. Missy says

    July 27, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    I’d love to see a tutorial on the daisy presser foot. Anyone know of one? I just can’t get my mind there.

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      July 28, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Hi Missy. I found this video on youtube that shows how to use the foot step by step. https://youtu.be/4qFIo0EQ4is I hope this helps!!

      Reply
  14. linoleum says

    July 30, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Maybe everyone already knows about these, but I think these chaco pens are awesome https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Style-Chaco-Liner-White/dp/B0016ZZOEK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469916068&sr=8-1&keywords=sewing+chalk+wheel+pen

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    • sewwhatalicia says

      July 30, 2016 at 5:49 pm

      These do look cool! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  15. gina says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:19 am

    Pilots frixion pen! The ink dissapears with heat (when i iron). No need for chalk!

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    • GRETCHEN DIETZ says

      November 4, 2016 at 8:08 am

      The frixion pens weren’t made for fabric and according to this article, the marks can reappear. It doesn’t get rid of the ink, just hides it for a time. Probably better not to use. http://quiltskipper.com/2015/08/frixion-pens-all-you-need-to-know/

      Reply

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