My Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is in 10 days so I just wanted to put my desires into the atmosphere lol

After reading so many blogs and resources and learning more and more about sewing, there are some tools and resources that I believe would be great investments into my sewing!

And I'm putting it out there just in case some of you haven't seen these things and find that they may be beneficial :-)

This is my birthday wishlist!

Most Desired:

Professional Female Dress Form (SIZE 12!) from The Shop Company

This EXACT ONE. It is my exact measurements and it is specifically for dressmaking!
The other size 12s on the site have different measurements.

It would also help me from having to jump in and out of my clothes for fitting while I'm sewing lol

Brother SA188 Open Toe Walking Foot 

This is an investment but it will be SO worth it!

Matching stripes and plaids, sewing with silks and chiffons, knits and all! I need it! lol

36'x59' Self Healing Cutting Mat from JoAnn Fabrics

 I have a small one that's 18'x24' but it's not big enough to cut yards of fabric on.

It would really help so that I could use my rotary cutter to cut out fiddly fabrics and what not. I don't have a cutting table so this is the next best thing.

It's kind of pricey but JoAnn's ALWAYS has a coupon

EF 50mm f/1.8 II Camera Lens by Canon

As I venture further into photography, this lens would be a good investment.

Also it would help for better blog photos as well!

Books:

The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques by Lynda Maynard

Linen and Cotton: Classic Sewing Techniques for Great Results by Susan Khalje

Mend & Make Fabulous: Sewing Solutions & Fashionable Fixes by Denise Wild

Fabric Manipulation: 150 Creative Sewing Techniques by Ruth Singer

The Complete Serger Handbook by Chris James

Seams Unlikely by Nancy Zieman

Helpful Tools:

Japanese Sewing Needles from Susan Khalje

 I need some good hand-sewing needles because I've been using the same ONE since before college and it is definitel not as sharp as i need it to be.

Fiskar's SureCut Paper Trimmer from Staples
This would make me step up and cut up all of those Named patterns I have. I have been refusing to use scissors to cut ALL THAT PAPER.

Clover Double Tracing Wheel
Because I want to be a fancy pattern drafter and tracer lol

L-Ruler
Absolutely necessart for the blankets I make.
Everytime I try to miter my corners, it is another wakeup call that I'm not cutting them in a 90 degree angle. smh

Dritz Collapsible Sleeve Board
This will be especially helpful when I get a room to sew in... and an IRON <3

Ban-Rol Interfacing
No explanation needed :-)

The SnapSetter Tool

 For when I start making dress shirts and what not!
AND jeans! I can't wait to start sewing with a hammer! lol
I'll take all sizes and all parts of the kit, please and thank you? lol

Patterns:
I'm only really crazy about 2 Indie Patterns because most of the other ones, I can find in a similar style (if not exact) to a Big 4 pattern. And the BIG 4 patterns fit me just fine.

 Nettie by Closet Case Files

I absolutely ADORE this pattern and all of the variations!
I have so many ideas in my head of things to make, shirts to add the bottom of the bodysuit too, built-in bras to add things to, just so many ideas!

Tania Culottes by Megan Nielson
I've been stanning for these since they came out! How perfect would the be with the Nettie?!
*swoon*

The Soma Swimsuit by Papercut Patterns
I just love it lol.

McCall's 6281

 It's OOP (out of print) but I reallly want it! It's still for sale on the McCall's website.. or maybe it can be found on eBay or something.

 And of COURSE, money and gift cards for fabric is ALWAYS on my wishlist lool

What is on YOUR sewing wishlist?
Anything I'm missing or maybe should reconsider getting??


xoxo, Tasha