Shopping is fun
Before you go shopping, make a list of all the things you will need to buy for your project—equipment, fabrics, thread. If you did not have a tracing wheel and paper last year, you may need them this year. Make it a habit to buy everything you need in one trip to the store.
| Fabrics for— | Check what you need | |
|---|---|---|
| Dress or skirt | ||
| Beach bag or robe, scarf, or apron | ||
| Thread to match | ||
| Fasteners, hooks and eyes | ||
| snaps | ||
| zipper | ||
| buttons | ||
| velcro | ||
| Pattern, size | ||
| Scissors | ||
| Pins, dressmaker | ||
| Measuring gauge | ||
| Needles—7-9 sharp | ||
| Thimble | ||
| Tape measure | ||