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I wish I would have had a Guide to Sewing tools and accessories guide with me my first sewing Christmas. Christmas for a sewist is a dream come true! My\u00a0sewist’s first Christmas was\u00a0so fun! \u00a0That was me last year, with gift card in hand and twinkle in my eye. \u00a0I had an idea of what I wanted, but the things I bought were and still are, lifesavers for me.<\/p>\n

Even though a purchasing guide would’ve been a great help, I still spent the money! \u00a0The first purchase was cutting board.ds. I bought a and have never regretted it. \u00a0Actually I purchased two! \u00a0One extra large cardboard one like this,<\/span>\"\"<\/p>\n

I also purchased a recovering cutting mat that works perfect with my rotary rotary cutter. \u00a0It’s perfect for\u00a0any sewist, it cuts through several layers at once and never seems to dull.\"\"<\/a>\"\"I also purchased a roll of iron on interfacing. \u00a0Good grief, we go through that like mad, don’t we? \u00a0The purchase was wise, because I’m still working on that roll. \u00a0I’m so glad I have no need to panic when I’m sewing and realize I don’t have the supplies I need.<\/p>\n

Since it was Christmas, I splurged on some really nice scissors also. \u00a0It changed my sewing game. \u00a0They are so sharp and cut so well. I bought these