| 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!
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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.
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Grandma's Secret Wrinkle Remover
Unplug you iron! Easily removes wrinkles & odors. Safe on virtually all fabrics.
No phosphates. 8 fl. oz.
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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
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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
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1/4 "-6mm

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1/2"-12mm

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3/4"-18mm

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1"-25mm

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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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!
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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
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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)
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Mini Crafting Iron
Handy portable size.
Fits in crafter’s toolbox, great for college, travel and quick
Ironing touch-Ups.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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!.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Retracto-Reel
Never misplace your scissors again! Clips to your blouse or
chair. Expands to 16"
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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.
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Create A Plate
Graph paper to transform drawings, fabric, embroidery &
applique designs into picture smocking graphs. Four sheets/package
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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
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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.
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Heirloom Tissue Paper
This neutral pH paper is wonderful to store any and all
heirloom garments. 15 sheets per package.
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Beeswax &
Holder
Reduce knotting & end frustration when hand sewing or
embroidering.
Run long thread to stabilize twist and strengthen thread.
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ott-Lite
Replacement Bulb
for Ott-Lite 13 watt True Color Lamps
Only
OTL-TC-RB13
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Ott-Lite
Replacement Bulb
for Ott-Lite 18 watt True Color Lamps
Only
OTL-TC-RB18
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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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