Material and Supplies
Fabric: Light to medium weight plain woven linen, cotton, silk, wool, tencel or a blend of these: For each seam sample you will need TWO pieces of fabric cut 9 inches (22.5 cm) by 2.5 inches (6.5 cm). There are five samples to practice in this class.
Some places to look:
Scraps from old sheets is a good place to start
Thread: Any thread you have easily accessible but here are some options I like:
Linen (match weight to textile). For medium weight to lightweight use 80/2, 80/3; for lightweight use 100/2, 100/3. I like to use a contrasting thread to make the stitches visible. But it is up to you! You can buy contrasting or matching thread.
Silk
Gutermann silk is easy to get here and is a really good quality.
Quilters Cotton
Needles: I’d recommend size 7,8,9 or 10 “sharps,” “appliqué,” or “embroidery” needles. The finer fabric the higher the number of the needle.
I love Bohin needles. Get them here!
Dressmakers shears: 8 inches.
My favorite shears are from William Whiteley and Co. in England who preserve the scissor making craft. Buy them here!
Small snips: Look for “embroidery” scissors.
My favorite small scissors are from William Whiteley and Co. in England who preserve the scissor making craft. Buy them here!
Measuring tape, ruler or seam gauge
Thimble (optional but encouraged): Should fit on the middle finger of your dominate hand. Not too tight but not too loose it falls off. Learn how to use one here!
Where to buy: Antique malls, eBay, etsy, Lacis has a fantastic stock here.