How to Build A Basic Sewing Basket

Sewing is a pleasure of quite a few people as either a hobby or a profession. I have sewn for many years as a stress relief. I have made many things for my daughter as well as for my house. I find it really important to have everything you need in one place. A sewing basket is king when it comes to organization. Making sure you will have everything you need in one place is key to being able to concentrate on what you are making.
Let's take a look at the things you might need to start and complete your next project.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 
   Tackle Box

   You can begin by buying a box with compartments. I have found that a sewing basket is what I like but you can also use a tackle box. Many of the items you will keep in your box will be small so the tackle box may accomplish your goal just as easily.

2. 
   Thimble

   You will definitely need measuring devices such as tape measures, a ruler and a seam gauge. You also need a thimble that fits your middle finger without falling off.

3. 
   Scissors

   Don't forget cutting implements. Possibly a small pair of scissors a medium pair of sewing shears and a pair of pinking shears.

4. 
   Sewing Pins

   A supply of rustproof needles, sharp and ball point. You will need a pin cushion as well as rustproof pins.

5. 
   Threads

   Threads in a variety of colors and weights. Different weights are used for different types of materials.

6. 
   Buttons

   From time to time you will also need a variety of snaps, hooks and buttons. You can have a few of these on hand but may also need to buy specific types when you are actually working on a project.

Tips & Warnings

• Of course you may want to have extra room for the pattern you may be using or even to hold some extras like lace, elastic, seam binding etc.
• WARNING! All graphics contained in this article are protected by law. Do not copy or reproduce.

[vintage]

on 9/6/2009 great article, good for beginning to sew 5*

[QueenofMisc]

on 5/13/2009 very informative about how to put a sewing basket together! :-)

[missforty]

on 4/7/2009 What a great idea, easy to mend things when all items are on-hand and organized.

[yourmamasaidwha]

on 4/4/2009 great share! very useful for beginners...i need to put this together for myself...ben happens to be the one who gets into this area...i had no clue about this type of stuff...thanks so much!

[athome]

on 3/24/2009 I'm going to take this to Wally World and make my self a sewing basket. Thanks