5 enchanting online shops for your sewing accessories
Your self-sewn unique item will of course not be created with BEAUTIFUL FABRICS alone. What is missing is practical and beautiful SEWING ACCESSORIES. A very broad term, because what exactly do you need for sewing and the MORE IMPORTANT QUESTION: Where can I buy the right sewing accessories? That’s exactly what we asked ourselves and today we’ll show you what NEVER MISSING when sewing. We also have 5 SHOP RECOMMENDATIONS. Sewing accessories as a generic term can be divided very well into 3 categories. There are 1.) SEWING ACCESSORIES, which are simply part of the basic equipment. 2.) the sewing accessories that make many steps easier for us, whether cutting or sewing. And 3.) perhaps the most beautiful category, because every self-sewn work gets its last personal TOUCH with decorative sewing accessories.
What shouldn't be missing when sewing?
1.) For us, good basic sewing equipment (of course in addition to the sewing machine) first and foremost includes really good fabric scissors. It should be quite big and of course sharp. Make sure you only cut fabric with these scissors so that they stay sharp for a long time. In addition, we would recommend a small pair of thread scissors. Maybe you're in luck, because on some sewing machines it is actually part of the accessories.
Secondly, we recommend that you always have suitable universal sewing thread in different colors ready. Because if the yarn matches your favorite fabric, the project will look particularly professional in the end. Of course, seams in contrasting colors are also a great eye-catcher, but you don't want to just sew in black or white, right? When it comes to yarn, you should definitely rely on a good quality, because if the yarn constantly breaks while sewing or gets stuck in the needle, you will not have much pleasure in sewing. It doesn't have to be the expensive branded yarn, some online shops have their own yarn, but more on that later. And so that the bobbin and upper thread match, you should always have a few more bobbins on hand.
Sewing needles suitable for your sewing machine should also be part of the basic equipment. These are available in different sizes and strengths and are better or worse for certain fabrics. The simple rule is that the thinner the fabric, the thinner the needle should be. There are also special sewing needles for certain fabrics such as jersey, leather or jeans. If you are unsure about your needle, try out beforehand on a test piece of your fabric whether the needle is the right one.
Other sewing accessories that should simply be part of the basic equipment are pointed pins, a tape measure, iron with ironing board and very important: a good seam ripper. Because honestly, cutting the seams is no fun and has to be done again and again. You don't want to make it worse than it is with a bad tool.
2.) They are practical helpers because they make it easier for us to sew or cut the fabric. Those who are just starting to sew may not necessarily need them yet, but those who like to sew a lot will certainly be delighted with the practical sewing accessories.
Most of the time, the sewing itself doesn’t take that long, it’s more the cutting that eats up a lot of time. Practical sewing accessories for this are a set of cutting mat, rotary cutter and a large patchwork ruler. Straight edges are easily cut in one go and round edges are also made easy with it. Of course, they don't completely replace fabric scissors, but they make fabric cutting easier.
Wonder clips are very practical as an extension of the pin. With thick and sensitive fabrics or with multiple layers, you can often no longer get through with the pin, as brackets are very helpful. In order to give your sewing project the necessary status, for example, iron-on inserts are a good choice. In the case of light fabrics, fabric inserts stabilize the seams, you can pad your bags with volume fleece and reinforce your fabric with Decovil light. The insoles are available in different thicknesses and colors. They are usually ironed on or sewn on. The same applies here: just give it a try.
Further practical helpers are corner shapers, turning tools for the simplified turning of narrow sewing pieces and of course zippers. You can get these in different lengths, many colors, made of different materials, etc. By the way, there is a special sewing machine foot for many sewing machines!
3.) Now that we have shown you the practical sewing accessories, we now come to the beautiful things. Because with these sewing accessories every homemade unique piece gets the final personal touch. There are really no limits to the design of your sewing projects and there is now a huge selection in this category.
You can decorate, decorate and close your sewing projects with ribbons in a wide variety of designs. Here are a few options:
- Woven ribbons, woven for sewing
- Piping bands, for sewing in between two seams
- Bias tape for edging edges
- webbing, for example as a carrier or handle
- Gone, to be sewn on, often crocheted or with a bobble
- Buttons are almost a hobby of their own, but they are also pretty sewing accessories. With the right buttons, your blouse gets a really chic accessory. Here you are unfortunately spoiled for choice, because buttons really come in all conceivable shapes and materials. And you can do it yourself.
Also the Pocket closures there is a wide choice. Here you can choose between buckles, snap hooks and clip locks. And depending on the bag closure, your bag gets a sporty, elegant or even vintage look.
5 charming shops for sewing accessories and haberdashery
4.) As you can see, there are many options when it comes to sewing accessories, they are practical and very beautiful. But where do you get it from? One possibility is of course your trusted fabric dealer, another possibility is the Internet. Since the selection here really includes an infinite number of providers, we have created five shop recommendations for you. These all offer a large selection and are of good quality. Because quality is important here. It would be a shame for all the work and the beautiful fabric treasures if the seams tear or the zipper breaks after a short time.
- At the Sewing store you have a very large selection of practical accessories directly for sewing. The selection of different sewing threads is particularly impressive there. The offer would be perfect if there were also cotton yarn, but that's the only thing missing there. Just drop by and browse through the beautiful selection.
- Has become known Snaply with their colorful snap fasteners and since then they have steadily expanded their range. There you will not only find the KAM SNAPS starter sets, with the press studs in various colors, but also matching zippers, threads and bag accessories. Everything is color-coordinated, so you can sew your next bag with it. There are also various bag hangers, embroidery frames and, most recently, the Snaply Wonder Dots, which will be practical helpers for eyelets. And the last thing that really impresses with Snaply is the fast delivery time, you can usually sew your accessories within 2 days.
- Where you will definitely find what you are looking for, almost no matter what sewing accessories you are looking for, is natural DaWanda. Simply enter the search term, what is currently needed and you can start shopping. A big advantage of DaWanda is, of course, that you only need one user account for many shops, so you don't have to log in again and again. In addition, many large shops are now also represented on DaWanda. Here you can plan your next sewing project in one go and find everything you need.
- It is also a large supplier of practical sewing accessories Buttonette. Here you will find a large selection of practical helpers and also have a good selection of different insoles. There is also a large selection of books.
- By the way, you can decorate your sewing project not only with pretty ribbons, but also with your own logo. You can get beautiful labels and ribbons according to your design, with your name or your label at dotex design it online and then have a certain number sent to you. Whether sewn on or sewn in, this immediately creates a professional impression and everyone can immediately see who sewed the good piece. Practical, isn't it?
Overall, you can buy a lot of useful haberdashery and sewing accessories on the Internet, because in addition to these five there are many more shops. Just try out a lot, try new products and so you can not only develop your skills, but also your works. Because new challenges are always particularly exciting.
small Berlin special
And for the Berliners among you, we have two more recommendations. Because sometimes you also want to rummage a bit and, above all, do one thing: touch it.
Anyone looking for buttons is guaranteed to come to Button Paul Find what you are looking for at Zossener Strasse 10 in Berlin-Kreuzberg. There you will find a wide variety of buttons made of very different materials, shapes and colors. Perfect for the final touches on your sewing project. And it's finally time to try out the buttonhole setting on your sewing machine. But be careful, the opening times take some getting used to, a visit should be planned.
There are more than just buttons in the sewing office at Bötzowstraße 13 in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg. There you will find a wide variety of closures and a large selection of beautiful ribbons. This time the opening times also allow a spontaneous visit.
Article by Svenja Habermann