Originally Posted by ghostrider (Post 7199374)

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. :o

Originally Posted by kathiet (Post 7194439)

My DH keeps reminding me that the cost of materials and tools is usually balance by what I might have to spend at a therapist if I didn't have something that makes me feel so good...

Originally Posted by ghostrider (Post 7199374)

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. :o