Basic Supplies for HQH Workshops
Please make sure all your equipment is marked with your name!
Sewing equipment
sewing machine
bobbins
foot pedal
power cord
arm extension table
multiple-outlet power strip extension cord with built in surge protector (best case!)
presser feet for the sewing machine: quarter-inch and standard (others based on class requirements)
lint brush for machine (to clean bobbin area during sewing in class)
Cutting equipment
f abric scissors, paper scissors, thread snips
24" x 18" or larger rotary cutting mat (HQH supplies several large cutting mats for workshops)
acrylic rulers: 6" x 24" ; 6" x 12" ; 6.5" square
rotary cutter with sharp blade and replacement blade
Sewing notions/thread
1 or 2 spools sewing thread to coordinate with fabrics -- wind 1-2 bobbins in advance
machine needles -- size 90/14 or 80/12 (Quilting or Sharp)
seam ripper
pins/pincushion
marking instruments (pencil, blue water-erase marker, markers for light and dark fabrics, chalk, permanent micron-type pen, etc)
stiletto
Optional equipment
digital camera
chair cushion to elevate you for better sewing height
small desk lamp or clip-on light
pencil and notebook for taking notes
starch or spray bottle of water
tweezers
small screwdriver
quart or gallon zip top bags for project pieces
paper lunch sack for sewing trash
scotch tape, masking tape
pressing pad/board & iron (HQH supplies several ironing boards and irons for workshops)