
Sewing has always been a blend of tradition and innovation, and it’s time to explore some of the latest gadgets that your sewist grandma/mom might find surprising.
Here’s a list of advanced sewing tools to transform your sewing experience.
I said “new” since familiarity is affected by demographics. My sewist mom who lives in a rural area in the Philippines is not familiar to these tools.
If you are someone who’s always up for an upgrade in your sewing room or looking for stuff to make your crafting more fun, artistic, and efficient, read on.
A Digital Sewing Machine
Modern sewing machines are like the sports cars of the sewing world. They’re sleek, fast, and have cool features like automatic threading and speed control.
Brands like Baby Lock turn heads with machines that make you feel like you own a BMW.
SewingMachinePlus (SMP) is worth checking out for its huge range of sewing machines to cater to every need and budget.
A Cutting-Edge Serger
Sergers are the secret superheroes of the sewing world. They whip up clean, professional edges on fabrics faster than you can say “zigzag stitch.”
With options from Baby Lock, Juki, and Janome, these are a game-changer for garment making. Check out various options in SMP.
Rotary Cutter and Self-healing Mat

A sharp rotary cutter, a reliable mat, and a trusty ruler make cutting fabrics as easy as slicing through butter.
They help in more precise cutting as sometimes scissors could lift the fabric which result to uneven and inaccurate cuts.
Olfa and Fiskars are the go-to brands here.
Advanced Seam Ripper

Even superheroes make mistakes, and that’s where the advanced seam ripper comes in. These bad boys come with LED lights or comfort grips, making unsewing a stitch less of a headache.
There are also ergonomic and ultra-Pro options but without the light here.
Sewing Clips
Move over, pins! Sewing clips are like tiny helping hands holding your fabric together without poking holes in it. Brands like Clover Wonder Clips are redefining fabric assembly.
LED Task Lighting
Sewing in the dark? No more! LED task lighting is like having a mini sun in your sewing room, ensuring you can see every bit you’re doing. Adjustable brightness is a total eye-saver.
Digital Fabric Cutting Machine
Imagine a gadget that cuts fabric as easily as you cut paper shapes. That’s a digital fabric cutter for you.
A digital fabric cutter is a dream come true for quilting and applique purposes. SewingMachinePlus has different ScanNCut models worth checking out.
Auto Threaders and Bobbin Winders
These nifty tools are like the sidekicks you never knew you needed. They make threading needles and winding bobbins as easy as pie, speeding up the sewing process.
It’s great that modern sewing machines already have these features.

Magnetic Pin Holder and Organizer
This gadget is a magnet for your pins, literally! It’s like having a pin magnet at your sewing desk. Brands like Grabbit and Dritz are making pin organization a breeze.
Magnetic Seam Guide
This is your new best friend for those who struggle to sew straight. Stick it next to your presser foot, and voila! Perfectly straight seams every time.
Check them out in SewingMachinePlus.
Seam Allowance Ruler
This dynamic duo is perfect for quilters. The ruler ensures accurate seam allowances, and the magnetic guide keeps your seams straight as an arrow.
Sewing Fingerthing Pusher
One crucial part of sewing is guiding your fabric through your machine for professional-looking stitches.
No more broken nails or wrong stitches with this tool. It’s like having a guardian angel for your fingers, guiding fabric safely under the sewing machine.
Upright Bobbin Organizer
This is the ultimate organizer for your bobbins. Stack your bobbins in one place, keeping them tidy and within reach. It looks lovely!
Stainless Steel Hemming Clips
Say goodbye to broken needles! These clips hold the fabric in place and even have markings for measuring hems. They’re a game-changer for hemming anything from clothes to curtains.
Magnetic Wrist Sewing Pincushion

If you are like me who gets frustrated reaching for loose pins constantly, this is a magnetic bracelet that holds pins and needles. It’s a hands-free way to keep your pins within reach while you sew.
Starter Sewing Kit
A treasure chest for beginners, this kit has everything you need to start your sewing adventures. It’s like a Swiss army knife for sewists. You have plenty of options in SewingMachinePlus.
Magic Pins
These aren’t just any pins; they’re like the secret agents of sewing. They glide through the fabric without leaving a trace.
Triangle Tailors Chalk and Chalk Pencil

You are familiar with the rectangular tailor’s chalk. But here comes triangular chalk like an artists’ pencil of the sewing world.
What is special about triangular chalks? Well, they make marking fabrics a piece of cake with the tips and come off without a hitch.
Erasable Fabric Marking Pens
These marking pens can disappear by applying heat or water.
They are handy for marking notches and for transferring your pattern to fabric with precision, as the tips are usually thinner than chalk.
I’ve tried every Dritz Fabric pens but they don’t last long. I fell in love with this FriXion Erasable Gel Pens.
There you have some of the awesome new tools in sewing. If you love to explore so much more, go to SewingMachinePlus.com for a vast selection of sewing items and I am sure you’ll find something there.
Thank you for being here, and feel free to explore Sew Finesse and you might find something useful. 🙂