Step 1: Tools

Tools You Will Need: _______________________________________________________________________ 1. Straight-stitch sewing machine or hand sewing materials (Not for the faint of heart!) o For a sewing machine you will need a zipper foot 2. Scissors 3. Awl 4. Marking tool (Preferably something non-permanent like a chalk pencil)

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Fray Check (If you use a brocade or similar fabric with a tendency to fray) Lighter or other heat source (An iron works but may deposit residue) Grommet Setter Pliers Ruler or seam gauge Dressmakers pins (Ones that won't snag on a sewing machine) Steam Iron Hole punch Pencil French Curve

Tools You Don't Need but May be Useful in Preserving Your Sanity: _______________________________________________________________________ 1. Rotary Cutter o Cutting Mat or other razor safe surface (office chair mats work great) 2. Seam Ripper 3. Weights (I make my own with bags full of steel shot)