By Victoria White, Secret Workshop Shopping for sewing notions can be lots of fun. There are so many nifty ones available on the market today - everything from tubes for turning out small straps to special templates for fancy designs. Catalogue after catalogue and wall after wall showcase all the latest in sewing notions. While there are many wonderful resources, you might be passing by one of your best ones each day - the hardware store. Here you will find so many notions, tools and gadgets to help you sew up a storm everyday.
Clamps are something that can be found in all shapes and sizes.
It is handy to have a few around for when you need that extra set of arms. They are great for holding fabric, patterns or just about anything in place. Weights are wonderful for holding your patterns and fabric in place when using a rotary cutter. These not only work great as weights for pattern layout and cutting, but may also come in handy for any fix-it job around the house. Tool boxes and storage bins come in a variety of shapes and sizes.