I'm new to this thread so pardon me if this has already been done. For right now, it is less expensive to buy at thrift shops than it is to buy fabric, patterns etc. but in a SHTF situation people will not be donating to thrift shops because they will need to use what they have. So, I wondered if someone new to sewing or wanting to know what items would be best to prep for sewing would appreciate a list.
Scissors
Thread in black, white, off-white, navy and brown.
Needles for hand sewing and for sewing machine
Thimble
Pins and pincushion
Sewing patterns for basic pants, shirts, jackets etc. in multiple sizes (easy to sew patterns)
Fabric yardage to match the patterns
Elastic
Buttons
Snaps of various sizes and other fasteners
Seam ripper
Zippers
Zipper repair kit
Bias tape starting with off-white, white and black then add as you need to match patterns/fabrics
Sewing machine
Awl
Darning kit - I have a wooden darning egg but prefer to use a light bulb. Darning thread is no longer available however embroidery thread makes a good substitute because you can use as many threads as you need to match the weight of the item you're darning.
Please add your ideas to the list.
Scissors
Thread in black, white, off-white, navy and brown.
Needles for hand sewing and for sewing machine
Thimble
Pins and pincushion
Sewing patterns for basic pants, shirts, jackets etc. in multiple sizes (easy to sew patterns)
Fabric yardage to match the patterns
Elastic
Buttons
Snaps of various sizes and other fasteners
Seam ripper
Zippers
Zipper repair kit
Bias tape starting with off-white, white and black then add as you need to match patterns/fabrics
Sewing machine
Awl
Darning kit - I have a wooden darning egg but prefer to use a light bulb. Darning thread is no longer available however embroidery thread makes a good substitute because you can use as many threads as you need to match the weight of the item you're darning.
Please add your ideas to the list.