Have you ever been to a sewing retreat? I am headed off this week to the pretty town of Deep River, Connecticut with my buddies from the American Sewing Guild.
The hardest part of going to a retreat is packing, am I right? Here's a handy list of things you will need - or maybe you will be sorry if you left them behind! Please comment with any additional "must have" items from your retreat experiences!
Sewing machines and accessories:
- Sewing machine
- Serger
- Needles for both machines
- Power cords and foot pedals for both machines
- Bobbins
- Presser feet for both machines
- Screwdriver, oil and lint brush
Cutting needs:
- Scissors - shears and embroidery scissors or snips
- Rotary cutter and spare blades
- Cutting mat
- Cutting rulers - straight, mini and hip curve
- Pattern weights
Pressing needs:
- Heatproof pressing pad
- Iron
- Press cloth
- Tailor's ham or seam roll
- Tailor's clapper
- Metal seam gauge
Sewing tools:
- Pins and pincushion
- Seam ripper
- Hand needles
- Point turner
- Loop turner
- Tailor's chalk or other marking tools
- Needle threader
- Thimble
- Measuring tape
Project materials:
- Fabric and lining
- Interfacing or batting
- Thread
- Patterns and instructions
- Fusible web or stabilizer
- Buttons, zippers, elastic and other notions
Work space needs:
- Extension cords
- Light
- Non-slip mats for presser foot and machines
- Caddy for tools
- Notebook, pencil and highlighter
- Adhesive tape
Things for comfort and fun:
- Water bottle
- Coffee/tea mug with lid
- Chair cushion
- Slippers
- Shower shoes if you're sharing the bathroom
- Cellphone charging cord and tripod
- Board games and playing cards
- Snacks and drinks to share
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