Rotary Cutter (60mm is best for pattern prep – 45mm for paper piecing)
Cutting Mat (24” x 36”) for cutting out pattern pieces, foundation papers, and preparing fabric strips. A (12” x 18”) is a great size after cutting out pattern pieces and fabric, to have next to your sewing area -OR – you can continue to use the big one as your only cutting mat for the entire workshop underneath and to the side of your sewing machine if you like.
Straight Rulers (6” x 24”), (3” x 18”), and any other small straight rulers you like.
Curved Ruler (nice to have but not required). For cutting curved pattern pieces.
Small Iron
Pressing Surface
Acorn Easy Press Starch Pen with Starch
Repositionable or Restickable Glue Sticks (Scotch/3M makes these)
Fabric Glue Pen with Refills (Fons & Porter or Sewline brands recommended)
Washable Glue Stick (UHU stic or Elmer’s Washable School Glue stick are best)
Add-A-Quarter Ruler (12” recommended, but you might want 18” and 6” too)
Jumbo Paper Clips (get the regular smooth metal jumbo kind)
Standard Size Stapler
Large Ziploc (or any brand) Freezer Bags – Gallon Size or larger
Pencil/Pen
Highlighter
3-Ringer Binder with Sheet Protectors
Black Sharpie
Plastic Fold Templates – make these from Template Plastic (3-inch by 6”, 12”, 18”)
Clorox or any brand wipes to clean glue from tools and presser foot (nice to have)
Small Curved Embroidery Scissors (nice to have but not required)
Purple Thang or Stiletto (nice to have but not required)
Scotch Tape or Nexcare Clear Flexible Tape (nice to have but not required)
A Light Table (very nice to have during certain steps, but not required)
