Sewing Room Supplies and Tips

There are lot of things in my sewing room that you would expect to find:  scissors, cutting mat, fabric markers, etc.  However, there is one thing in my sewing room that would probably have you contemplating my sanity:  alcohol swabs.

Why would I keep these close by in a drawer?

They are so useful for a few quick clean ups.

If you use a waxy tracing paper like I do, then you know how the tracing paper can transfer to your rulers, tools, and even your fingers.

One quick swipe with these guys and everything is clean again.

I also use the swabs for cleaning needles ~ especially when I’m machine embroidering.  If I use a sticky back stabilizer, it can gum up the needle.  A quick pass with one of these swabs and it is goo-free.

I don’t even bother to unwrap them for this.

Alcohol swabs in the sewing room.

Who knew?

If you love sewing as much as I do, check out my sewing tutorials here.  For sewing inspiration you may want to visit my Pinterest sewing board, Sewing Pins.