Fancy sewing kit

moonpenny

Does she enjoy sewing in her free time or is it just in connection to her studies?

I  ask because if it is just in connection to her studies then I would try and get to know the ins and outs of what she makes and the particular tools needed for that activity.
Sewing / Craft tools can be really expensive so it would be less wasteful  to buy the things needed.

If she sews for herself, dressmaking etc, than a general spread of items would be good.

Boyes is quite a good store for finding a variety of tools/materials etc.

maman

I think it's likely that she has all the basics. Personally I'd buy her a handy sewing related tin she could easily use for odds and ends and put a voucher for Hobbycraft or similar inside or cash. 

I, long since, outgrew a traditional sewing box or basket and now have separate storage boxes/tins for threads, tapestry wool, embroidery silks etc etc. I do have one box for basic running repairs with black and white thread, basic scissors, pins etc but she's likely to have one  of these already. 🤔

strawb_shortcake

moonpenny said:

Does she enjoy sewing in her free time or is it just in connection to her studies?

I  ask because if it is just in connection to her studies then I would try and get to know the ins and outs of what she makes and the particular tools needed for that activity.
Sewing / Craft tools can be really expensive so it would be less wasteful  to buy the things needed.

If she sews for herself, dressmaking etc, than a general spread of items would be good.

Boyes is quite a good store for finding a variety of tools/materials etc.

She enjoys sewing too and works on projects outside of her studies.

strawb_shortcake

maman said:

I think it's likely that she has all the basics. Personally I'd buy her a handy sewing related tin she could easily use for odds and ends and put a voucher for Hobbycraft or similar inside or cash. 

I, long since, outgrew a traditional sewing box or basket and now have separate storage boxes/tins for threads, tapestry wool, embroidery silks etc etc. I do have one box for basic running repairs with black and white thread, basic scissors, pins etc but she's likely to have one  of these already. 🤔

I've spoken with her partner, they've suggest more storage than tools, especially storage on the move as she'll take it with for car journeys or down time. 
I think I may also get her a selection of gutterman threads as they look a nice pretty collection 

Emmia

strawb_shortcake said:

maman said:

I think it's likely that she has all the basics. Personally I'd buy her a handy sewing related tin she could easily use for odds and ends and put a voucher for Hobbycraft or similar inside or cash. 

I, long since, outgrew a traditional sewing box or basket and now have separate storage boxes/tins for threads, tapestry wool, embroidery silks etc etc. I do have one box for basic running repairs with black and white thread, basic scissors, pins etc but she's likely to have one  of these already. 🤔

I've spoken with her partner, they've suggest more storage than tools, especially storage on the move as she'll take it with for car journeys or down time. 
I think I may also get her a selection of gutterman threads as they look a nice pretty collection 

The gutermann thread box I linked to would be a good gift to put the threads in

strawb_shortcake

Emmia said:

strawb_shortcake said:

maman said:

I think it's likely that she has all the basics. Personally I'd buy her a handy sewing related tin she could easily use for odds and ends and put a voucher for Hobbycraft or similar inside or cash. 

I, long since, outgrew a traditional sewing box or basket and now have separate storage boxes/tins for threads, tapestry wool, embroidery silks etc etc. I do have one box for basic running repairs with black and white thread, basic scissors, pins etc but she's likely to have one  of these already. 🤔

I've spoken with her partner, they've suggest more storage than tools, especially storage on the move as she'll take it with for car journeys or down time. 
I think I may also get her a selection of gutterman threads as they look a nice pretty collection 

The gutermann thread box I linked to would be a good gift to put the threads in

Yes, luckily its in stock at our local John Lewis 

strawb_shortcake

Thanks all, birthday present sorted, with many of the recommendations from this thread. She'll be getting it a little late but hopefully she'll like it

strawb_shortcake

Without wanting to repost the ridiculously long link :-) 
I bought the one from JL, I've never bought from Temu and I didn't have the time to allow delivery. 
I liked the Gutterman one, I've bought some gutterman threads, and thought it's something I can buy a few now and then to help build her collection 

Marcon

Completely understand the comment about not buying from Temu or Shein. I felt exactly the same until a few months ago when I wanted some extra sewing machine feet and realised they were about £20 to buy the Janome ones, or less than a pound each from Temu. With a minimum first order of £10 and free postage it seemed worth a go - and they are perfect.