Episode 5: Sewing Room Must-Haves – What You Really Need (and What You Don’t) 🧵

Release Date: April 15, 2025
Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio)

Today on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking sewing room essentials - the tools, notions, and gadgets we swear by... and the ones we could definitely live without. Whether you're brand new to sewing or just looking to fine-tune your setup, this episode is packed with helpful tips to level up your space without wasting money.

✨ What We Cover in This Episode:
🔹 Must-have tools for beginners and seasoned sewists alike
🔹 Our go-to sewing room notions & which trendy tools aren’t worth the hype
🔹 Audra says YES to: Fray Check & silver marking pens / NO to: loop turners
🔹 Bethany says YES to: Point turners & snips retractors / NO to: clappers
🔹 Stitch & Share: What we’re working on this week - from quilted shoes to vacation capsule planning
🔹 You Love to See It: Ending with feel-good moments that made our day!

👟 Icebreaker: Do you sew with shoes on or off? Share your answer in our Sewcial Sewists Facebook group under today’s episode thread!

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:
 🧵 Modern American Vintage
📽️ Bethany’s viral serger strap video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsujbsNrixr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Our Favorite Tools Links:
- Fray Lock: https://amzn.to/4ik0Kv7
- Fray Check: https://amzn.to/3EodfYu
- Silver Marking Pen: https://amzn.to/3ElOegF
- Olfa Ergonomic Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3ElOegF
- Karen Kay Perfect Scissors: https://amzn.to/4lvZI1T
- Clover Point Turner: https://amzn.to/4j2HSBU
- Scissors Badge Reel: https://amzn.to/4lvDJIr
- Sewing Snips: https://amzn.to/3RlpuYR
- Sewing Gauge: https://amzn.to/44ocxFc
- Clips: https://amzn.to/4jyZCVr
- Sewing Stiletto: https://amzn.to/3G615nT

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🔜 Next Week: Episode 6 - Summer Wardrobe Refresh: let’s get into seasonal sewing and how to freshen up your closet with handmade pieces!

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