Miscellaneous Notions & Gadgets

Listed below are a few of the miscellaneous notions & gadgets we have found
that help make a seamstress' life a little easier.
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SideWinder
by Wrights

 The portable bobbin winder - wind bobbins quickly without a sewing machine!  Free standing machine runs on power cord or 2 AA batteries (not included).  Put thread on spindle, wind thread to bobbin & push button to start!

$ 30.00

 

Grandma's Secret Spot Remover

 Just a drop is all it takes to remove oil, grease, make-up, grass stain, clay, ink, blood, baby formula, spaghetti sauce, coffee, rust, tar, turmeric, Betadine. Any kind of stain! It Works! Biodegradable, non-toxic, no chlorine or phosphates. Environmentally safe.  2 oz.

$ 4.00

 

Grandma's Secret Wrinkle Remover

Unplug you iron!  Easily removes wrinkles & odors.  Safe on virtually all fabrics.  No phosphates. 8 fl. oz.

$ 5.00

 

3 1/2" Double Eyed Needles
by Havel
Get a more professional look when serging! Finish and secure your serged chained ends with the double-eyed needle. This needle has smooth rounded ends to pull chain ends smoothly underneath the serged stitches. Large eyes make inserting threads simple. Also perfect in machine knitting for transferring yarn from one machine to another.  Set of 2

$3.00

 

 

Clover Bias Tape Makers
Make your own bias tape and never worry about searching for a perfect match. Just pass the fabric through the tape maker and iron.  Choose from 4 sizes

1/4 "-6mm

$ 5.75

1/2"-12mm

$ 6.25

3/4"-18mm

$ 7.00

1"-25mm

$ 7.00

 

 

Fray Stoppa by Helmar

Fray Stoppa is a solvent based anti-fray glue. It is specifically designed for use in the binding of fibres to  prevent fraying of  fabric hems and seams. Is resistant to normal washing and will not damage the plastic  componentry of sewing machines. Excess should be removed  with DD eucalyptus oil. Can be applied to  the back of buttons to prevent the thread from coming undone. It can also be used to stop runs in pantyhose.

$ 3.98

 

Thread Heaven
If you use thread, you should be using thread heaven conditioner. Can be used for both hand and machine sewing.  The way better than wax thread conditioner. Reduces hand fatigue. Prevents tangling & fraying. Doesn't melt. Hypo-allergenic. Acid free. Safe for all threads and fabrics.

$ 3.98

 

Surgical Seam Ripper
Very thin curved blade makes it easy to rip straight or serged stitches. Wide plastic handle makes it comfortable to use.  Comes with plastic cap.

Dimensions:   4 5/8 inches long

$2.99

 

Snip-A-Stitch
by Havel
The most popular addition to the Havel's line of sewing scissors, the Snip-A-Stitch is the perfect scissors for removing a single stitch. The notched blade slides easily under a single thread and cuts quickly and cleanly. An easy squeeze action is ideal for arthritic hands and makes picking up simple. Great for all types of needlearts and embroidery! 4 1/2" in length.

$20.95

 

Polder Reversible Compact Ironing Board
The Polder reversible tabletop ironing board features a retractable dual-sided iron rest and a hook for easy transport and storage. One side has an oversized 17" (W) x 28" (L) surface for larger items and the other has a sleeve board and tapered surface for corners, collars and other hard-to-get-to places.
(Not eligible for free shipping)

$44.98

 

Baby Bumper Pads
These pads make the ideal filler for baby crib bumpers.  They are flame retardant, cut-to-size, washable & non-allergenic and included a pattern from "Possibilities" authors of the "P.S. I Love You" series of nursery design books. Six 1"x10"x26" pieces of Nu-foam, a safe alternative to foam!

$22.95

 

Clover Magnet Pin Caddy
Gathers and stores pins safely, eliminating the need for a pin cushion. Allows for easy pick up and secures pins in one direction! Designed with a groove for easy pick up. Cover included for safe and easy storage.

Dimensions
3 x 4 inches
 

$16.00

 

Super Satchel Thread Box
• Includes (2) easily removable thread trays • Securely holds thread spools regardless of how the closed box is stored • Spool trays offer the capacity to hold (224) 20 mm spools, (108) 32 mm spools, or (30) 45 mm spools
• All Super Satchel box models are designed to easily stack/work together

Dimensions
15 x 14 x 3.50 inches
(38.10 x 35.56 x 8.89 centimeters)

$21.95

 

Mini Crafting Iron
Handy portable size. Fits in crafter’s toolbox, great for college, travel and quick Ironing touch-Ups.

$ 9.95

 

Colorfast
Sew-In Inkjet Fabric Sheets

Use with your color inkjet printer.  Quick & easy!  Design an image on your computer.  Print onto fabric sheet.  Rinse, press to set ink and sew.  Machine or hand washable.
Three 8 1/2" x 11" colorfast inkjet fabric sheets

$ 13.00

 

Magnetic Wand
Everyone has spilled or dropped a bunch of needles or pins at some time or another. Use our Magnetic Wand to pick them up easily. The 7 1/2" plastic wand has a 2 3/4" magnet. Sweep the pins or other small metal objects off the floor.

$5.00

 

 

Super Gripper
New ergonomic design with large finer holes for comfort grip. Stainless steel finish, serrated grip, sturdy self-locking clamp.  Helps you grip & remove thread easily, change needles quickly, clamp fabric tightly & push and pull as tube turners.

$ 6.95

 

 

Wonder Tape
Completely disappears in first washing.  A double-sided transparent tape that can be stitched through - it will not gum up your needle

1/4 Inch x 360 Inches

$ 4.00

 

 

Microtach Basting Tool
Easy to use tool saves time on basting & more.  Material is held tightly to prevent puckers or folds.  No pins! No glue! No large tacks!  Smallest tack (11/64")and smallest needle available - 35% smaller than any other basting tack on the market.  Contains tool with needle, 1200 micro fasteners & instructions

$ 59.95

 

Micro Fastener Refill
2400 white tacks to be used with Microtach Basting Tool
$ 14.99

 

 

Metal D Rings - Great for ribbon watchbands & belts!!
 Gold  and Silver (nickel)
3/4" - 6/package 1" - 6/package 1 1/4" - 4/package


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Quilt Journal
The Quilters Journal from Fairfield has room to document sixty quilts, including photographs and sections to list the maker, date and locations that are relevant to each quilt. There is also plenty of room for your thoughts and comments regarding the quilt, recipient, and the times during which the quilt was made. This is a wonderful way to create a chronological history of your work.
 

$ 8.98

 

Darr Piping Magic
Rotary-cut or mark your choice of 4 different piping seam allowances.  Place cording of piping into the groove and cut the perfect seam allowance every time.  Now you can insert piping & be sure of maintaining accurate garment or project seam allowances

$20.00

 

Needle Grabbit
Know what your needles are!  Loop strips to secure multiple needles - write on/wipe off surface for marking - cells for standard needle sizes - extra cells for specialty needles - marker to show needle in use!

$9.98

 

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Sulky Slimline Storage Box
Beautifully organizes up to 104 small Sulky snap-end spools.   Weighs only 4 lbs when filled.  Perfect for storage, carrying, displaying, organizing

$24.95

 

Grabbit Bobbinsaver
Round plastic "doughnut" for use with plastic or metal bobbins.  Accepts small or large bobbins.  Bobbin threads won't tangle or unwind.  Holds over 20 bobbins.

$6.95

 

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Tick-Tape
by June Taylor
Adhesive tape guide for perfect hand quilted  or blanket stitching.  10 ticks per inch on white side - 8 ticks per inch on teal side.
1/2" x 18 yds

$10.98

 

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My Sewing Treasures
A Fabric & Sewing Supply Inventory
by Daphne Hedgecock
This hard plastic 7x9 three ring notebook can help you get your sewing supplies organized & save money at the same time.  Includes pages to list your fabric collection; type, content, care instructions, yardage & space for a swatch; pages to catalog your patterns for clothing, quilting, needlepoint, smocking, etc; pages for your notions & other supplies; pages for measurements of people you sew for the most and more.  Just the right size to take shopping with you.  A great gift for yourself & fellow seamstresses!.

$15.00

 

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The Ribbonweaver
by Little Stitches
Embellish your smocking the easy, twist-free way with the Ribbonweaver.  Two bodkins for smocking & beading in each package.  Instructions for perfect ribbon weaving included.

$2.50

 

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The Guideline
by Jane MacPherson
No more turtle-necking-make perfect bishops very time with the bishop neckguide.  Pin your garment on, tie off & unpin before beginning smocking

$3.00

 

Smock & Block Guide
by Ellen McCarn

The Smock & Block Guide ™ is designed and produced by English Smocking and Pattern designer Ellen McCarn as a versatile aid to use from the start to finishing of the smocked garment, be it Bishop or Yoke, Collar or Insert.

 

 

$6.00

 

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Mini Iron by Clover
The compact Mini Iron is perfect for pressing seams, appliquéing, quilting, paper crafting & is ideal for Madeira appliqué.   Great for traveling and taking to class  Equipped with multiple temperature settings, it is light-weight, 2.5 oz with an easy-glide sole plate, on/off switch built into cord and stand is included.

$25.98

 

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Mini Iron Tote Bag by Clover
This cooling tote bag is perfect for storing your Mini Iron.  Great for traveling and taking to class.  Is heat resistant.

$ 5.98

 

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Fray Block
A new product that prevents fraying fabric & ribbon; secures serged threads; dries quick,clear, soft & flexible; washable & dry cleanable.

$ 4.95

 

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Retracto-Reel
Never misplace your scissors again! Clips to your blouse or chair.  Expands to 16"

$ 5.95

 

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Simflex Expanding Sewing Gauge
This metal sewing gauge gives you fast and accurate measuring with unlimited uses.  Great for marking buttons, buttonholes, snap placement, tucks, pleats & gathers evenly.  Other uses include quilting, knitting, gardening, etc.

$19.98

 

Create A Plate
Graph paper to transform drawings, fabric, embroidery & applique designs into picture smocking graphs. Four sheets/package

$8.00

 

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Grabbit
This powerful magnetic pincushion holds, pins, needles or bobbins.  Comes with 50 multicolored plastic head pins.  Does not work with brass or stainless steel pins

$10.99

 

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Glass Head Pins
200 fine, sharp 1 3/8" steel shaft glass head pins. 
Perfect for heirloom sewing - won't melt if touched by hot iron!
Works great with Grabbit.

$5.98

 

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Heirloom Tissue Paper
This neutral pH paper is wonderful to store any and all heirloom garments.  15 sheets per package.

$6.00

 

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Beeswax & Holder
Reduce knotting & end frustration when hand sewing or embroidering. 
Run long thread to stabilize twist and strengthen thread.

$2.50

 

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Cut 'N Press
11" x 11"
One side has the June Tailor rotary cutting mat with outside rules & marked angle and bias line.  The other is a cushioned, gridded pressing surface.  Includes 1" grid lines, bias & angle lines and circle markings.  11"x11" size with carrying handle perfect for small projects & classroom use!

$23.99

 

Cut 'N Press 2
12" x 18"

One side has the June Tailor rotary cutting mat with outside rules & marked angle and bias line.  The other is a cushioned, gridded pressing surface.  Includes 1" grid lines, bias & angle lines and circle markings.  11"x11" size with carrying handle perfect for small projects & classroom use!

$36.98

 

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Shape 'N Press
Two valuable tools in one.  This padded fabric covered board has shapes & templates for easy lace shaping on one side & a blocking guide of bishops & round collars on the other.  14 X 20 one-inch grids

$39.95

 

MagEyes
The perfect magnifier-helps you see every detail in sharp focus.  Comfortable lightweight cushioned headband fits like a visor.   Move lens out of way when not needed.  Use with or without prescription glasses.  Available in two strengths.  Comes two easily removable lens.

          Mageyes Double Lo - 1.6X and 2.0X lens
$31.98  

                Mageyes Double Hi - 2.25X and 2.75X lens
$39.98

 

MagEyes Double Lo Plus
Double Lo (1.6x & 2.0x lenses) comes with 5x loupe attached. Easy to change to either eye! Also swings up or down to use with or without the MagEyes dual lenses.
As always, the MagEyes may be worn with or without your prescription glasses.

             $34.98

 

 

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Portable Ott-Lite
This sturdy table/wall TrueColor lamp simulates natural light for easy color matching-even at night. Produces cool light with adjustable light head that puts light where you need it & folds shut when not in use.   Includes one energy efficient 13 watt bulb with an average life of 10,000 hours.

$79.95

 

Ott-Lite Replacement Bulb
for Ott-Lite 13 watt True Color Lamps Only
OTL-TC-RB13

$24.95

Ott-Lite Replacement Bulb
for Ott-Lite 18 watt True Color Lamps Only
OTL-TC-RB18

$31.00

 

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Knott's Dots

Iron-on transfer dots for English smocking.  2 sheets - 44" wide by 24 rows deep.  Blue Only

 

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