A few years ago I was into every craft known to man and bought all sort of tools for each craft I wanted to try. I still have needle felting tools somewhere, stamp carving cutting tools and you might even find screen for fabric printing somewhere...
However, there are only a few tools that I actually use almost everyday and will never ever regret buying.
Bias tape maker: one of my best purchases from ages ago. Bias tape making became so much more enjoyable and easier once I had it in my sewing box.
Circle templates: I find circle is the hardest shape for me to draw so if I need the exact shape, I use this templates. There are 10 of them in a pack in different sizes and, from memory, they were about $22. I also have triangle templates but i haven't used them yet.
Pinking shears or zig-zag scissors as I call them: great for creating decorative edges on an appliqué, fabric flowers or prevent fabric from fraying. Not used as often here but better have them as they were very helpful on a few occasions.
*Edited, tip: To keep pinking shears sharp (any scissors really), cut through a folded piece of aluminium foil or coarse sandpaper.
*Edited, tip: To keep pinking shears sharp (any scissors really), cut through a folded piece of aluminium foil or coarse sandpaper.
Chopstick: Yes, you read it right! When you stuff toys, chopstick is a great tool. It is easier to get stuffing evenly throughout the toy, especially when it's a large one.
Do you have a sewing/quilting/crafting tool that you will never regret purchasing?
