Nähzubehör

A sewing project rarely needs fabric alone. Thread, a fastening, perhaps some interfacing and a few tools usually come with it, and that is exactly where things stall when the missing part is noticed at eight in the evening. This is why the range here is sorted by task rather than by brand.

For joining and fastening you will find thread, zips, buttons, rivets, hook-and-loop tape, snap pliers and eyelets; for shaping and stabilising there are interfacings, waddings and stuffing; for cutting, scissors, rotary cutters and cutting mats; for measuring and marking, tape measures, chalk and pens. Trims such as braids, ribbons, cords and lace complete the range, together with bag hardware and books full of instructions.

One tip that saves a lot of frustration: buy supplies together with the fabric. Thread colour, zip length and interfacing weight all depend on the material, and an interfacing meant for thin cotton will leave a firm bag fabric stiff and unusable.