Thread | Brutkey

Question for the sewists out there. Just ran out of white and black thread, so going to order from Wawak. While I am there, does someone have a list of the basic stuff you ought to have on hand to avoid ordering one-offs?

(In the amateur radio work, there's the concept of a "junk box" where some common things like resistors, capacitors, connectors, semiconductors, diodes, ICs, etc. should be maintained so you can quickly connect up circuits)

My current list:
1. Extra sewing machine needles (already obtained)
2. Pins (already have)
3. Extra bobbins (already have)
4. Hand sewing needles (I have EXACTLY ONE... I really need more)
5. Interfacing (bought some stuff from the Bezos expo... the wrong size, not happy I bought that way, but I was desperate).
6. Thread (black, white, beige... other colors I should have around?)
7. Stretchy stuff you use for waistbands and what not?
8. ???

(if there's a page with a list, that works too).

#sewing

EllenInEdmonton :mstdnca:
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I love what great answers you are getting to your sewing questions. I second the rotary cutter/mat recommendation for cutting out patterns, and I use large washers as weights. One thing nobody recommended was Wonder Clips, which I use far more than pins. Easy to add and remove, and they don't poke you.
Also, my favourite sewing tool is a plain white glue stick! For placement of patch pockets, ribbon, or various things that go in the middle of a project, the glue works super well to secure the item. You can add a couple of pins to be sure it stays. The glue washes right out afterwards.
Have you worn your vest outside the house, yet??