Originally Posted by
ghostrider
I don't use other people's patterns and can't think of any reason to mark the fabric, so my 'bottom line' basics would simply be fabric, scissors, needle and thread.
However, I can't remember not having a sewing machine, not ever, and would rather live without a vacuum cleaner than give mine up, so that's staying on my 'must have' list.
Lol! I, too, would give up my vacuum cleaner (much to DH's dismay!) than my sewing machine(s). I tend to lose track of time when I'm having fun creating!