Hand Sewing Essentials

Some links to things that might be of use if you do not have:
Linen threads from Burnley & Trowbridge:
Beeswax:

(Please note that these are affiliate links)
-Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need:
-My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles:
-Those wee bird snips that literally everyone seems to have:
-(But I’ve also just found these that are a unicorn and I am severely tempted; I should not be trusted with Amazon:
-Ye Trusty Olde 8” shears (tartan ribbon not included, not TSA friendly, trust me, I learnt this the hard way):
-Steel-headed straight pins:
-Tape measure:
-Clear 18-inch ruler:
-Thread counter/linen tester:
-Tailor’s Chalk:


Portals to Other Realms:
Instagram, for real-time progress: (@bernadettebanner)
Patreon:
Prints & merch of design sketches:

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Music:
“Found by the River” [Melody stem] by Trabant 33, epidemicsound.com
“Lens Flare 3” by Peter Sandberg, epidemicsound.com
“Follow Hidden Paths” by David Celeste, epidemicsound.com
“The Pendulum Clock” by Francis Wells, epidemicsound.com
“Bed and Breakfast” [Melody stem] by Trabant 33, epidemicsound.com

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