Best sewing project kits according to redditors
We found 34 Reddit comments discussing the best sewing project kits. We ranked the 17 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 34 Reddit comments discussing the best sewing project kits. We ranked the 17 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Made myself some new mouth protection with a steelmouth, hair bands, elastic bands, and some rough stitching. The hairbands go around your ears to hold it in place. I kept the straps a little loose so I can move it down easily, but tight enough to stay in place fairly well. Mostly got it for my RUSFOR kit, but it'll probably see some use with my woodland and multicam kits as well. shoutout to /u/element074 for the idea.
Everything I used:
Steelmouth
sewing kit
hair bands
1/2" elastic band
Condor multi wrap
I was actually inspired by another reddit users work here:
https://reddit.com/r/EDC/comments/67h8i3/my_attempt_at_a_hitch_timber_style_wallet/
Basically followed his instructions and did some googling where needed.
I bought these tools to start but didn’t really use all of them:
Leather Sewing Tools SIMPZIA 24 Pieces Leather Tools Craft DIY Hand Stitching Kit with Groover Awl Waxed Thimble Thread for Sewing Leather, Canvas or Other Leathercraft Projects https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDMB7H5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BaBPAbKQ70BF4
From that kit I used the groover, awl, thread.
I also bought an edge beveler, and burnishing stick as well as leather cement, dye, neatsfoot oil, acrylic resolene sealer.
I’d estimate about $100 total spent including enough leather to make many, many more wallet size pieces.
I probably wouldn’t buy that kit again. I’d get a nicer groover, awl, and something better to make he stitch holes(maybe one of the fork style tools, I’m still researching)
7 bucks is too expensive? Like, if you're broke, occasionally you're going to have to sew shit...it's a basic life skill, and with youtube, you don't even have to learn how to do it ahead of time. And the stitches go under your belt, so it doesn't really matter if the thread doesn't match.
I started buying collar extenders off amazon, never going back to giant shirts
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Button-5-Collar-Extenders/dp/B005PF5ITS
Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years
Flip Flops - generic things
Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly
Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this
Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.
Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...
Straws - these are probably already broken.
Whistle - really really really loud
Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire
Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough
LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny
LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine
Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds
Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!
First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom
playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on
glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision
personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving
Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this
collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either
sewing kit - i've used this a lot
ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?
garbage bag - for when my pockets are full
elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart
Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this
cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman
heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons
rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.
Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack
4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter
Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes
Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup
Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great
Tent stakes - for tent staking
Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff
Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!
Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc
Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason
Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american
Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight
Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space
Silkweights - PJs! and warmth
Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer
Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook
Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation
PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations
Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to
Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.
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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total
Hey guys, I start college in two weeks but haven't gotten any dorm supplies etc. I just bought bedding from Target and I'm trying to minimize expenses here as much as possible but it's quite difficult when you consider you're buying everything required for "living".
I have a small dorm room shared with another roommate, so I'm trying to cut down on space as well. My school newspaper came out with a "recommended packing list" which I used but some things that I initally put in the Amazon shopping cart seem unnecessary when considering space and cost...
https://www.amazon.com/TARTINY-Mini-Travel-Sewing-Emergencies/dp/B06XPJ2W4K
Are there any absolutes that people tend to forget to buy? I'm thinking of buying an electric water kettle (must for food and tea), fabric steamer (get wrinkles out of clothes), and a hair dryer (self explanatory, but I usually never blowdry at home although my hair is a mess because of this). I don't wear makeup so I'm pretty happy I don't drop $$$ there. Thanks!
Pretty sure you’re looking for something like this. It’s called polypropylene webbing, just search for 50cm wide and make sure it is heavy duty and doesn’t stretch.
I have now purchased this. This place is not good for my bank balance 😄
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bucilla-Wallhanging-Kit-6-5-x8-5/dp/B06XKL2F2K/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?keywords=bucilla+felt+kits&qid=1566821269&s=gateway&sprefix=buci&sr=8-26
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Button-5-Collar-Extenders/dp/B005PF5ITS
Leather I use
Import Vegetable Tan Cowhide... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M27PBG9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Sewing pony (I highly recommend ha)
360° Rotation Wood Leather Craft... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CBPF6B2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Snaps
Hotop 100 Set Snap Fasteners... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Z9L2HP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Glue
Tandy Leather Eco-Flo Leather... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CD8ZC2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Tool set
Leather Sewing Tools SIMPZIA 24... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDMB7H5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Plus...I use a drill press for the holes
Get these https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Button-5-Collar-Extenders/dp/B005PF5ITS
Tie this knot in your tie https://www.ties.com/how-to-tie-a-tie/balthus
See if these people can help with the jacket http://www.uniforms-4u.com/p-usaf-enlisted-service-dress-uniform-3244.aspx or find someone in Korea to help you get a tailor made jacket.
Oh yeah, all that blood flowing back into your brain as soon as you stop choking yourself with that stupid tie... These are incredible, but ties and buttoned collars are horrid either way.
Hey everyone, I just joined reddit to ask for some help and my last post got auto-modded.
I am going to my first Slipknot show in September and decided I would make a mask for the show. I bought a (very basic) tool kit from amazon (linked below) and some veg tan leather (2.0 mm). The photo shows my progress so far. I plan on gluing the same red material I used to make the logo on the cutouts around the eyes and was also considering doing a spiral stitch(?) around the entire edge of the mask.
I have absolutely zero experience with leather and am not really sure about what to do to really set it off. I am okay with it looking pretty rudimentary (it wouldnt be very "metal" if it was flawless), but any tips you guys might have would be greatly appreciated. Especially regarding finishing edges, any sort of carving or design tips, etc.
The most important part for me now is the strap system and how to put something somewhat comfortable onto it.
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Here's the tool kit: https://www.amazon.com/Leather-SIMPZIA-Stitching-Groover-Beginner/dp/B06XDMB7H5/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=leather+tools&qid=1565699793&s=gateway&sr=8-3
If you're a groomsman or best man one of the most important EDC items you can carry is is a mini sewing kit.
You should have one around the house, anyway, for those times you're about to go for a job interview and your shirt or jacket decides today is the day to 'stick it to The Man'.
You don't have to carry that whole kit. Just pull out a needle, a bobbin of black thread and of white, maybe the scissors if you're not deft at using your knife for fine work, and a few safety pins of different sizes.
Put it in an Altoids tin, or you can buy these or these. Both fit easily in a shirt or jacket pocket. I use the Altoids size ones in all my EDC packs because they have a plain lid and I use a label maker to tag what's in each one for quickly finding what I need, and they don't have that fresh minty smell, which I'm not a big fan of.
My mom loves Charles Wysocki puzzles, so my current project is one of his designs, Cozy Cove. https://www.amazon.com/Dimensions-Needlecrafts-Counted-Cross-Stitch/dp/B0006HIGRG/ I'm about a third through it.
Just today I bought some materials, I bought a cheap cutting board, a small and large metal ruler, a leather sewing kit from amazon, a 12"x12" of 4oz, and 12"x12" of 2oz.
For my first attempt, I'm going to omit the ID window and add another two slots for cards. Once I somewhat know what I'm doing I'm going to go for the ID slot. I should get all the materials in about a week or so. I'll keep you updated. I've seen some videos on how to clean up the edges once finished, I'm ot quite sure what tools I'll need for that. Some videos looked like almost a soldering iron, some looked like they used some sort of wheel.
I have a pair of their boat shoes also, and I took a seam ripper to the tag and took it off very cleanly. I use it on a lot of clothes that have tags and labels I'm not too fond of. It's a good cheap investment. Get one like this one.
Wouldn't buy- sewing kit. I have a smaller one currently, but it's missing most of the items in it. I don't use it very often so I wouldn't buy myself a new one, but it would be great for my backup kit.
Would buy- socks. Because I love hiking and can never have enough socks for it. It's also the perfect time of year to break them in before a big hike in spring.
All my exes live in Texas, that's why I hang my hat in Tennessee.
Cheer up buttercup! It stinks that you didn't get to tell him the way you wanted, but you're safe and healthy and going to have a BABY!
Are you a knitter, perchance? Because if you are, this looks adorable. Or what about a precious little sock dog? Oh, and there's an owl too!
1.5 nylon webbing off Amazon I don't think that. 1.75 would fit wi th the buckle I picked up
This would be much simpler if you have a sewing machine since one side just needs a simple stitch, and the extra nylon webbingcan make the belt adjustable. I you you use this webbing, know that you will need to sew a loop on the adjustable side of the belt to hold the excess fabric if you make the belt adjustable since this nylon is so smooth that it could move when you try to take the belt off.
Buckle
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BG086WQ/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nylon Webbing
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008585UMW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487935337&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=cosmos+nylon+webbing
Keep it simple. I used something like this on all my furniture to secure it to the wall. Just add screws.
1 1/2 Inches Wide 10 Yards Black Nylon Heavy Webbing Strap with Cosmos Fastening Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008585UMW/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_tYcByb94CB84W
If everything else about the shirt works for you, you could try these things. Any tie should cover up the fact that they're there...though I'm assuming you want to wear a tie with the shirt, which may not be the case?
There are collar extenders (example) you can put on the top button to bridge the gap, and they're usually covered up by the tie so it looks professional.
Button Extenders or a small piece of elastic looped (tied or sewn) to make the same thing as this.
An uncomfortable collar does not mean there is discrimination involved. Both seem to be told that they need to wear business / professional attire.
This is the one I have in my bag: Best Glide ASE Survival Sewing and Repair Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IAEFXQ
Looks like your amazon wishlist already has some good stuff in it! Prepping is a hobby of mine too and I'm always looking for tips and things from other people so thanks for bringing this up! I will actually probably borrow a few of your wishlist items for my own!
I'm only a novice prepper, but I'd like to offer some thoughts about a few of your selections. Feel free to take it or leave it!
This sewing kit could be bought at a dollar store, instead of paying $15 via that listing. I also recommend putting together a small sewing kit yourself. The stuff that comes in tiny 'travel' packs like this are very weak and flimsy. I've used these travel sewing kits before and the needles and thread break easily, and the mini scissors are pretty laughable too. In real emergency situations you'll likely want dependable stuff.
Same kinda thing with this first aid kit. You can buy one that has most of these things for a dollar as well, and supplement it with the things it doesn't have with things you'd realistically want or use.
A fair warning about this cart. I've used one of the same design (for grocery shopping) and it fell apart pretty easily after regular use. If you'd only be using it for bugging out situations, I would like to recommend this dolly. This one I used up until I discovered Uber/Lyft for my grocery shopping trips with heavy cases of soda among bags of groceries and it is certainly more heavy duty than the one I used previously. The bigger wheels made a huge difference I think for going over terrain thats anything besides flat sidewalk. Or if you wanted to take it a step even further this one looks neat but may not be practical in all situations. They say that in general the more moving parts, the more flimsy it is.
I see you already have some solar charging gear on your list, but please allow me to recommend this lovely little device. I bought this power bank/solar charger combo for myself after searching a fair bit around for the best bang for my buck. I'm not really too tech/solar savy but until someone convinces me otherwise this thing is a steal. The flashlight on it was far brighter than I expected, and I keep it in my personal bag with me wherever I go. I absolutely recommend this for not only your bug out bag but for everyday use/traveling!
And finally, I haven't gotten this one yet, and I'm not too sure on what a acceptable brightness/lumen would be, but I like this usb charging flashlight for the fact that it could be charged using the previously mentioned solar chargers, in case traditional outlet charging isn't an option. :)
Best of luck to you, and check out /r/preppers too if it suits your interest!
Edit: Whoops I messed up on the formatting, sorry to anyone who had to see that!
Mini sewing kit
If I were on a deserted island, I'd make a raft out of coconuts and vines and then use the sewing kit to turn my clothes in to a sail so I could sail my butt out of there!
Turtles are awesome
A mini sewing kit is always handy if you lose a button or get a tear in your clothing. Generally starving college kids can't afford new clothes, so fix what you've got!
Your College Bound sister might also want a good Sharpie to mark her stuff.
This is a little bit more than $5.00, but I think it's worth it. Colored pens! I used these in college and took notes in a different color every day so that when I went back to study it broke up the monotony of the notes.
Surprise me!
In your FAK/ repair kit throw in a couple large pieces of tenacious tape, some duct or gaffer tape, small tube of adhesives (shoe goo and seam grip ), Leukotape, tiny spool of heavy thread, and 3 large needles. UL gear is great and you definitely dont need some ultra strong 1000D codura nylon backpack that weighs 9 lbs on its own, but it is fragile and a few multiuse repair items can go A LONG WAY.
https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Clear-Contact-Adhesive-Waterproof/dp/B06WGSRM4Z/ref
https://www.amazon.com/BSN-Medical-BEI076168-Leukotape-Sports/dp/B000E59HXC/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Tenacious-Repair-Fabric/dp/B001949Z4I/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Outdoor-adhesive-Tenacious/dp/B000BRDDW4/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Outdoor-Repairs-Needles/dp/B003B678VO/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Upholstery-Naturel-150-Yard-Assorted-Needles/dp/B016C39XW4/ref
https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-5510110-Mini-Adhesive-Pack/dp/B01JCCKWZO/ref
Get a damn sewing repair kit from the nearest convenience store or something.
Edit: apparently, suggesting a solution to the problem makes me a terrible person. I sincerely apologize and will endeavor to be less helpful in the future.
(Never mind that that the sort of thing I'm talking about is so cheap -- you can get them in bulk for less than 10¢ each -- and compact that everybody ought to be carrying one around pretty much at all times anyway; it's obviously totally unreasonable, outrageous nonsense to think that a grown adult could accomplish the task of fixing his own pants in an emergency.)