Hello and happy new year everybody! I will be writing a proper blog to kick off the year but by popular request here are the links to and accompanying commentary on my top Christmas sewing gifts and New Year sale picks!
To find out more catch-up with me over on YouTube and get some ideas for next Christmas as well as a few bargains for yourself in the New Year sales. (There are a couple of affiliate links in this blog that support my content creation but all opinions are my own).
Top 5 Sewing Gifts That Will Delight Any Seamstress
Prym Magnetic Needle Holder – One of my favourite little sewing gadgets and storage mechanisms on the market currently is the Prym Magnetic Needle Holder (I’m sure other brands are available!). Brilliant for storage and safety, this needle holder is made like a lipstick that can be raised or lowered to access your needles .
Fiskar Amplify Shears – The best scissors I’ve ever owned! If I could become sewing santa for one night, I would gift absolutely everybody a pair of these scissors. My Grandma bought them for me for Christmas in 2020 and I’ve literally never had to sharpen them, I’ve never found any fabric they can’t cut, and I’ve used them every single day since I first unwrapped them.
Prym Magnetic Wrist Pin Holder – Possibly the most high traffic item in my sewing room except my sewing machine is my magnetic wrist pin cushion. I love that it is easy to use on my sewing machine or while I’m crawling around the floor cutting fabric or hemming skirts.
Guterman Thread Bible – there isn’t a sewist in the world who doesn’t want or need more thread so the Gutermann thread bible is always a well-received gift. Mine was originally given to me by Singer Outlet and it’s been a god send. Although there is only one thread of each colour, there are a total of 42 different colours represented plus a chart so you can remember which colour is which and buy more. I’ve found it to be a fantastic addition to the sewing room, particularly for colour matching new fabrics or in a pinch if I’ve forgotten to buy thread for a project!
For my fifth gift category I’ve added some of my favourite sewing books which I either own or have bought for others and would 100% recommend for beginners and experienced sewers alike!
Big Ticket Items
Singer Heavy Duty HD 6705C – You guys know that I love my Singer Heavy Duty machine, so much so that I filmed a review vlog all about it! This time of year is ideal to grab yourself a new sewing machine or overlocker for half the normal price. This is the season where sewing machine manufacturers bring out the new models of their machines which means the old ones are normally reduced to clear. Personally I love my Singer HD6705C but there are plenty of brilliant machines out there! Check out Singer Outlet for some brilliant deals and John Lewis is great this time of year as well for some heft machine discounts.
Oliso Smart Iron – This iron has made such a difference to my sewing journey. The ceramic plate is so gentle on my fabrics, the steam distribution is phenomenal, and I LOVE the adorable little feet that mean you can leave it face down without the iron coming into contact with the ironing board or your fabric. Plus after testing a number of different irons I can confirm that this one has the best water filling mechanism. The only wish I have is that they would come out with a cordless version!
High Definition Serious Light (affiliate link / ad) – I have used my High Definition Table Light pretty much daily for the past two years. It is my core companion for unpicking, hand-sewing, working with dark fabrics, threading needles, and colour matching my threads and notions. So I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending it! The High Definition light has a flexible neck, adjustable beam width, adjustable light intensity, plus the heavy base means that it is nice and stable even when my sewing machine is vibrating the desk! The Serious Light Daylight Wavelength Technology doesn’t only light up your fabric but replicates the daylight spectrum as closely as possible to show true colour. Head to the website and use code ‘SR470’ to get yourself £100 off the High Definition Light + FREE Delivery!
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