Making a sewing backet
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Scissors and a set of snips, thread of various weights, needles of various sizes, patching material, buttons etc.
In addition to Grimm's list, a tape measure, thimble(s), darning egg - not sure what else I have in there. Oh yea, a jar of buttons 
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add in a seam ripper. . . 
I do hand sew on occasion, but I am not proficiant at all. It's more like mending for me. All "making" is done on my Singer.
I do hand sew on occasion, but I am not proficiant at all. It's more like mending for me. All "making" is done on my Singer.
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The regular stuff and some cheats...like velcro and liquid thread
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How big is this basket?
I might have more
How big is this basket?I might have more
In addition to what everyone else has said pincushion, snaps, elastic, bias binding, pinking shears, scissors, snap tool.
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I see no one has put thread in the basket. I've got four spools--black, white, med grey, and beige. I also have a rainbow braid of short lengths of many colors.
And a needle threader--my eyes are getting old.
And a needle threader--my eyes are getting old.
I keep a pair of glasses in mine.
I have two old baskets I found at yard sales. Love older made homestead items.Thinking
I might have more
I have all kinds of colors of thread. I do repairs and mending for family members. I never know what needs to be mended next.
Liquid thread is not in my basket. Thats a good idea for something needs a quick fix.
When I was in middle school, I took a class on sewing quilts by hand. Loved it and even though I have a sewing machine I tend to hand sew. The teacher made us sew straight lines until we got it right. Loved that class.add in a seam ripper. . .
I have some buttons but really need to collect more.In addition to Grimm's list, a tape measure, thimble(s), darning egg - not sure what else I have in there. Oh yea, a jar of buttons
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When you have totally worn out button ups shirts that have seen their better days, rip those buttons off! You will get a nice collection over time. And another rag to add into the collection. If the fabric is still good in places, those can be used in quilts or whatever. I'm saving Hunny's old cotton shirts to make a "Pops Quilt" one day. This has been a very recent idea.
Pin cushions— no no noo! You see, what you do is if you’re sitting, put the pins in the wrinkle at the knee of your jeans. If you’re standing, on the shoulder of your shirt. Then you promptly forget about them so that when you go to get undressed, you can learn new dance moves
PS I have a pin cushion collection
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When I am sewing, I normally have my ironing board behind me to iron seams and use it as my pin cushion.Pin cushions— no no noo! You see, what you do is if you’re sitting, put the pins in the wrinkle at the knee of your jeans. If you’re standing, on the shoulder of your shirt. Then you promptly forget about them so that when you go to get undressed, you can learn new dance moves
PS I have a pin cushion collection
Everything the others have said.
But in my case maybe a bit of patience too.
But I also have a lint roller in mine.
But in my case maybe a bit of patience too.
But I also have a lint roller in mine.
