Tools

My baby, Pearl. My sewing machine is a Bernina-Aurora 430. It's the kind of machine we used in class in college and when they sold the used ones for a discount price, I snagged one for myself. I use this baby at least an hour a day if not more, and it has never given me any problems. There are some quilting features on it that I don't use, but I have loved this faithful machine. It was expensive, but it was a good investment. I'm pretty sure I can use this one my whole life and probably pass it down to my kids. Bernina's last forever. And I will always be able to make money doing alterations from home if needed.

My sidekick, Ruby. My serger is a Brother 1034D. It was a surprise from my husband this past winter, and it has been completely amazing. I really don't know how I sewed without a serger. It's user friendly, and it can do lots of different things. It does everything I need it to do!

I ALWAYS wear scissors on a ribbon around my neck. Even when I'm not sewing and I'm cooking dinner or answering the door. Many times I find the scissors hanging around my neck once I've been walking around a store for awhile.

Tailor's Chalk. A lifesaver! This stuff shows up on everything and disappears with just a little bit of steam. I use it  on basically every project I do. These are similar to what I use. It's totally worth it to have!

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