The right supplies fix a lot of sewing problems before they start. Match the needle to the fabric and change it regularly, use all-purpose thread, and only use the bobbin type your manual names. Check your manual before reaching for sewing machine oil, since Brother says many of its machines must not be oiled. For cutting, compare fabric scissors and rotary cutters and mats, and stock the small tools in our sewing kit essentials.
Gear guides
Needle types and sizes by fabric, how sizing works, and when to change, from SCHMETZ and SINGER.
All-purpose polyester vs cotton, what thread weights mean, and Gütermann and serger thread compared.
Class 15, 15J, 66 and Brother SA156 bobbins, why to use your manual's type, and winding tips.
Which machines must not be oiled, which need it, how to clean lint, and oiling schedules.
OLFA's safety and mat-care rules, plus OLFA and Fiskars cutters, mats and rulers compared.
Gingher and Fiskars fabric scissors compared by blade, handle and what each is listed for.
Seam rippers, pins, pincushions, presser feet sets and hand-sewing kits compared by listing.