2/3 sewing machines, manual or motor preferably with a foot treadle which leaves hands free for darning; thread release on looper for tension control so as to enable stitching to be carried out on fabrics of varied thickness; different runner attachments to facilitate zig-zag stitching, edging, mending and darning.
A sewing kit containing: A sharp scissors
Snippet scissors
Threads of various colours
Buttons of different types
Plain pins, sewing needles and machine needles
A ripper
Spare bobbins
Machine oil and machine repair kit
Tailor’s chalk and pencil
Ruler and measuring tape
A heavy/steam iron with an ironing board and a power point in the vicinity
Above all, good lighting is essential to facilitate the sewing functions without eyestrain.
